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Keith Crain
Editor Emeritus of Automotive News
kcrain@crain.com
Editor Emeritus of Automotive News

Latest from Keith Crain

Shifting gears away from the stick shift

It's hard to predict what consumers will decide about how their vehicles are powered in the future, but one thing is certain: They won't have standard transmissions.

SEMA still a wonderful circus

The Las Vegas aftermarket show brings automakers out in full force, and there were more exhibitors this year than ever.

Penske still has plenty of races to win

Roger Penske was honored with Medal of Freedom recently, a well-deserved honor for a man with plenty of races still to win.

Ford's turn in the hot seat

As Ford Motor Co. readies for its turn at the bargaining table, CEO Jim Hackett takes the heat for overpromising and not delivering.

Who will get the next dance?

Ford and FCA await their turn at an uncertain bargaining table, now that the labor negotiations between the UAW and GM are finally wrapping up.

One at a time

With car sales expected to top 17 million again this year, it is worth remembering that (with the exception of fleets) cars are still sold one vehicle at a time.

Be careful what you wish for

Some engineers say fuel cells may offer an answer to the problems of recharging batteries for electric vehicles.

Fuel efficiency needs one rule

The White House’s efforts to thwart California’s tougher emissions standards will likely become a lengthy legal fight.

It's a mess you can count on

Negotiations between the UAW and General Motors are a mess, as usual, but the strike likely won't be as long as strikes of the past.

Headed in different directions

Europe's political response to global warming is widening differences between U.S. and European automakers.

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