Toyota has been one of the most revered names in the automotive space worldwide for several decades. This trust has been established by the company through decades of delivering fuel-efficient and long-lasting vehicles and that focus cemented Toyota as a household brand globally. This means their vehicle range covers everything from small city run-abouts to […]
Georgia’s Old Car City: A Sanctuary for Classic Cars
Old Car City in White, Georgia offers an experience that’s caught in time-and it’s the perfect balance of natural beauty and historical decadence. This is the kind of place where old vehicles have been parked in a sprawling forested lot to age organically and turn into part of the scenery. When it initially appears as […]
House Advances First Federal Framework for Autonomous Trucks
A key vote occurred in the House of Representatives that could transform American logistics and transportation-by passing landmark legislation that creates the nation’s first federal framework to govern the use of autonomous commercial trucks. Hailed by supporters as the “BUILD AMERICA 250 Act,” a five-year surface transportation bill was approved on a robust bipartisan basis […]
Trump’s ‘Freedom to Fix’ Memo Empowers Car Owners
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 […]