Ford has been successfully building a lot of buzz for the upcoming Fiesta subcompact, and recently released prices. Eager to see how they compare, I rushed pricing and features for the Fiesta into the database for TrueDelta’s car price comparison tool. The Fiesta is our first 2011. The Fiesta’s closest competitor is probably the Honda Fit. Compare minimally-equipped manual hatches,… More →
Month: December 2009
2010 Hyundai Tucson: how does the price compare?
Hyundai recently released the pricing and specs for the redesigned 2010 Tucson compact SUV. And it looks like a major advancement over the first-generation Tucson. The exterior and interior both look great in photos. The wheels are now 17s and 18s rather than 16s. Unlike many recently redesigned models, the curb weight is relatively low. The new four is more… More →
Car Reliability Survey upgrades: real-time reporting
In designing the Car Reliability Survey and the emails that support it, I’ve had to balance many factors, among them the human memory (or lack thereof), clarity, and the number of emails. The survey has been on a rigid cadence, always covering the previous month. Emails for it went out every month, so anyone with a repair to report could… More →
US vs. UK: do attitudes towards car reliability differ?
Living in the U.S., I feel I’ve been immersed in discussion of car reliability my entire life. It’s a key factor in many car purchases here, and I assumed it was the much the same elsewhere. So a Jaguar XF forum thread served as a real eye opener. Specifically, this post: I’m a Brit by birth but have lived in… More →
GM’s next CEO: no high-profile hip shooters, please
Well, Henderson it out as CEO of GM, and they’re hunting for a replacement. Who should it be? The auto industry includes a number of high-profile CEOs who get a lot of press for their big personalities and willingness to make the big decisions. Then there is Alan Mulally, who has gotten credit for sound financial planning and team building… More →