Detroit Navigates a Changing World

By Robert J. Pennington, Edited by Clifford Guren
This year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) provided more insight into how Detroit hopes to navigate the sharp curves of the rapidly evolving auto industry. The economic downturn and global climate change have created a perfect storm for the automotive industry. Government and consumers alike are calling [...]

Civilized travel and the return of the rail

By Jen Pennington
When my colleague Chris Arlen posted his recent article about having to pay for water on a US Airways flight, (see Is US Airways shooting itself in the head?) it made me think about how much I want the rail system in this country to be a real alternative to flying.