I am not a huge fan of the UAW. It has been obtuse, even obstreperous. But the idea that the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler Corp. is the fault of the unions is swill of the worst sort. Because…
Should the head of GM — Rick Wagoner — be asked to step down as a condition of any taxpayer-funded bailout? It’s hard to see how he keeps his job — if the concept of accountability matters anymore. GM’s problems…
I could probably fix GM. That’s how bad it is — because the solutions are that obvious. And because GM management clearly doesn’t see them. Or maybe (to be charitable) management just can’t do anything to implement them because of…
America’s Big Three want another $25 billion from the government — which means, from us taxpayers. Maybe we have a right to ask for something in return? The free market is a great idea; problem is, we don’t have one…
Yesterday’s tyrannies came to us in the name of the people — or the race or the nation. We may get ours in the name of the children. At least, when it comes to our cars and what we’re allowed…
GM must not like the Camaro very much — or maybe never intended to sell many of them, at any rate. Last week the automaker revealed pricing details about its soon-to-be resurrected Mustang-fighting pony coupe that indicate Mustang may not…
Another kick in the nether regions is about to befall Detroit — in the form of hundreds of millions of dollars worth of imploding resale values of leased trucks and SUVs. These vehicles — leased 2-3 years ago when it…
Traffic court’s a lot like buying a car — because there’s lots of haggling involved. Or should be — if you’re smart. Most people either just send in the fine — or go to court and make no real attempt…
Should the legal driving age be raised? If you’re 16. you probably think not. But it’s those over 16 — adults like the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Adrian Lund — who will get to be the deciders on this…
Those crash test scores you read about are more than a little misleading. You read, “highest possible” or “Five stars” — and conclude, reasonably, that the car in question must be pretty safe. Well, maybe it is. But maybe it’s…