With the global automobile industry soaring towards an electric future, a dose of reality has been brought forth by Carlos Tavares, the CEO of Stellantis. Head of one of the largest global car conglomerates with brands such as Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler under his umbrella, Tavares believes that this transition to an electric future may […]
Why International Budget EVs Remain Unavailable to American Consumers
John Karlin could hardly believe he would collect the purchase he ordered online at a Texas seaport rather than at his front door. The nurse and quality assessor for a hospital in Oklahoma City drove eight hours to Freeport, Texas, in 2021 to collect a Chinese electric vehicle he ordered personally for a purchase he […]
Mississippi Law Reshapes Future of Electric Car Sales
Mississippi has just taken a decisive step that is already having ripples throughout the automotive industry nationwide. Governor Tate Reeves signed House Bill 401 into law that forces electric vehicle manufacturers to utilize franchised dealerships to sell cars if they wish to open new physical retail locations within the state. The change in policy directly […]
Gig Drivers vs. Giant Orders: When the Delivery Doesn’t Fit
Let’s get real for one second. Many of us have lain on the couch, phone in hand, and ordered things online without really thinking. From groceries to gadgets, the process feels almost magical: tap a few keys, and a friendly driver will pop up in a day or two, completing the final step in a […]
NYC Sues Hyundai, Kia Over Thefts Linked to Viral TikTok Flaw
In an extraordinary lawsuit, New York City has filed a public nuisance complaint against Hyundai and Kia automakers. Design decisions by the companies hugely contributed to a dramatic rise in vehicle thefts, as claimed by the city. The filing said millions of cars were sold without standard anti-theft protections. The omissions, it argued, made the […]
How Automakers Are Quietly Raising New Car Prices
The average price for a new vehicle in the United States hovers stubbornly near the $50,000 mark, a figure that continues to put pressure on household budgets nationwide. Many shoppers still focus primarily on the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), assuming it reflects the true cost of a vehicle. A close look at the window […]
A Cybertruck Too Big: An Owner’s Ordeal With Tesla’s Strict Rules
Visions of the future often arrive wrapped in bold promises, but they frequently collide with ordinary constraints. For Blaine Raddon, that collision happened in the most unglamorous place imaginable: his apartment parking garage. The owner of a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck discovered its sharp-edged, stainless-steel body barely fit between concrete pillars. What was meant to feel […]
Why Automakers Are Pumping the Brakes on an All-Electric Future
For a few years, it seemed that the whole world of automobiles was in agreement on one thingand that thing was that the future was going to be electric. Industry leaders asserted that there would one day come a day and age of noiseless roads, cleaner streets, and the swift goodbye to the engine. This […]
China’s Auto Juggernaut Reshapes the Global Road Map
For one heady, fleeting moment, the world automobile industry seemed to speak with a single voice on one simple principle: the future would be electric. Executives spoke as one of silent streets, cleaner cities, and the internal combustion engine’s inevitable, inexorable demise. It wasn’t being positioned as a possibility was destiny. The Original EV Narrative […]
Motorsports Mourns the Passing of Three Racing Legends
Motorsport has never been just about the competition. It is a common language that is communicated through the engines, the teamwork, the risk, and the unyielding dedication. Any period is defined by those people whose impact goes way beyond the trophies or the lap times. These are the individuals who create the cultures, support the […]