Heavy stockpiles now sit idle at Stellantis dealerships nationwide, weighing on its U.S. position. Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram each struggling with more cars than buyers are feeling the squeeze. Unlike those lean years just after lockdowns, when low supply meant high margins, things look different today. Back then, factories couldn’t keep up; now, demand […]
The Battle for Your Car: Inside the Right-to-Repair Fight
The modern automobile has become far more than a mechanical machine. Today’s vehicles contain advanced software, internet connectivity, dozens of electronic modules, and computer systems that control everything from braking and steering to entertainment and navigation. While these innovations have improved safety, comfort, and efficiency, they have also changed something many drivers once took for […]
The True Cost of Car Ownership in America
You’ve probably felt it when you’re standing at the pump, checking out your auto insurance bill has owning a car gotten more expensive? Short answer is yes, it most certainly has. What was once one of the symbols of the American Dream getting behind the wheel of your own car for a road trip across […]
Waymo’s Recall Reveals the Bumpy Road to a Driverless Future
Gleaming white Jaguar I Pace vehicles, packed with an almost scary array of sensors and sensors, cruise through city streets like visions from the future, but utterly driverless. For a long time, the world looked toward Waymo, the self-driving division of Google, as our beacon toward a future that’s free of human pilots. But events […]
Maserati Prepares for a Landmark 2027 with Grecale EV Price Cut
There’s a sweeping, undeniable change happening in the automotive world right now. Electrification is a fait accompli; the importance of software for the car’s performance and feel is a new reality; international policies, both environmental and safety, are forcing a new paradigm. The old notions of engine displacement and mechanical prowess are giving way to […]
Honda Partners with QuantumScape to Power Future Electric Vehicles
The game in electric vehicles is about to change forever, and that’s largely thanks to the humble battery. We’ve been dreaming for years about EVs with a range rivaling their gasoline-powered counterparts, the ability to charge their batteries in minutes, and the unmatched safety that could be provided by advanced new technologies. That future just […]
The Great American Car Reset: A Market in Profound Transition
For decades, in America, cars have meant more than just something you use to get from point A to point B; it’s been the symbol of the open road, individual success and the American way of life. That shiny new car parked in the driveway was a graduation gift, a marker of achievement. Now, with […]
Stellantis Answers Europe’s Call for Affordable Electric Cars
Europe has been having this ever-louder, still mostly hushed debate for some years now: Where are all the cheap, small cars gone? Once, they formed the bedrock of personal transportation for millions and millions of Europeans; you could pretty much stumble across a decent one on every corner. Then industry trends changed, emission regulations got […]
TrueCar Redefines Vehicle Pricing With New All-In Standard
It’s commonly agreed that purchasing a car has typically been one of the most unpleasant experiences that consumers face. The anticipation of getting a car begins positively but may quickly wane as a few extra costs, fees and even add-ons are slipped into the deal before purchase. What seems to be a low price may […]
Stellantis Unveils Ambitious $70 Billion ‘FaSTLAne 2030’ Plan
Aiming to win back the leadership in its field, auto conglomerate Stellantis has now peeled back the skin of a ambitious five year plan to help it navigate a disrupted sector. FaSTLAne 2030, is a $70bn (£60bn) game plan, aiming to get market share back up, bolster profit margins and put Stellantis fortunes back on […]