There is an almost primal satisfaction that arises from unlatching the hood, getting a little grime on your hands and repairing something yourself. For generations, the garage has been a sacred space of American independence. Where a little mechanical know-how and a few common tools can prevent a costly trip to the local mechanic. But […]
Rivian’s Next Chapter: Inside the Powerful R1S and Smartly-Engineered R2
The electric vehicle industry isn’t stagnant; the more consumer demand there is for eco-friendly and high-tech alternatives to gas-powered cars, the more companies are emerging with compelling options, some from established brands, others entirely new. With Rivian, the message is rugged innovation think SUVs and trucks built for adventure, not just for going from point […]
Beyond the Headlines: China’s Major Auto Industry Consolidation
Beijing’s move to permanently withdraw car manufacturing permits from eight domestic brands, Zotye among them, and the struggling Brilliance Auto Group (among others) has captured significant attention around the world’s automobile business. On the surface, Beijing appears to simply be tightening standards and taking aim at car companies falling short. However, this is not just […]
Ford’s Comeback: Why Human Wisdom Still Trumps AI
Now more than ever, everyone seems to be discussing artificial intelligence within the context of business. Just about every morning, we read about companies introducing a new AI product which will save time, boost production, or lower costs. Whether they operate at a production facility or at a downtown office building, the reality for businesses […]
Automakers Eye Marelli Parts in Strategic Supply Chain Rescue
The delicate collapse of Marelli Holdings, a troubled supplier of auto parts to both Stellantis and Nissan Motor Co., has set the giants circling for assets, another sign of how interconnected the global auto-manufacturing industry has become. It’s far from a typical deal as automakers seek to safeguard their supply chains during a time of […]
Subprime Auto Borrowers Face Scrutiny Amid Rising Defaults
Evidence of stress in the U.S. Auto loan market is starting to emerge, and these developments are increasingly difficult to brush aside. A sector previously perceived to be resilient and functioning smoothly due to credit availability is now experiencing fractures, with a particular focus on the subprime sector. An upward trend in consumer complaints, delinquency […]
America’s Automotive Shift: The Hybrid’s Surprising Comeback
For the past few years, there seemed to be just one inevitable place the entire auto industry was destined for: a future wholly electric vehicles. Companies poured into billions of dollars into making battery vehicles, governments came up with all sorts of green goals and industry leaders predicted the demise of gas cars in no […]
Ford Recalls Nearly 750,000 Vehicles: What Owners Need to Know
In this day and age vehicles are filled with advanced technological equipment to improve comfort, efficiency and overall safety. In addition, to these changes, major automakers sometimes make errors, and the products are shipped to dealerships. If the malfunction presents the possibility of serious harm to many hundreds of thousands of automobile owners, manufacturers would […]
Britain’s Automotive Graveyard: A Tour of Defunct Marques
For more than 100 years of Britain’s motoring heritage more than three hundred different car firms have been set up around the country each striving for success in the automotive industry with technical innovation, stylish design and sheer innovation. And for a variety of economic reasons changing tastes, a cut-throat competitive industry and mergers almost […]
Rivian’s Two-Pronged Push to Redefine the Electric SUV
The EV industry has grown exponentially in the last few years, with established carmakers and promising startups battling it out for a future in the car industry. Although most attention has been paid to a few major brands, one option is slowly getting more noticed by drivers seeking something unique. Rivian has quietly earned a […]