If you were going to pick one company that embodied heritage, performance, and outright engineering smarts, then it was going to be Porsche. The brand built up decades of trust with drivers of machines that were fast, sure, but more importantly, machines that spoke to your very soul, machines where engineers always felt that simply […]
Rivian’s Bold Gamble: Building the Best SUVs Money Can Buy
It seems the general public, as well as devoted EV buffs, are increasingly understanding Rivian is indeed doing something special within the rapidly evolving car scene. Tesla still garners more recognition with just about every driver on roads and byways across the country, yet Rivian is quietly forging its own trail through ruggedness, tech, luxury […]
China’s Electric Cars Fuel Record-Breaking Export Surge
China’s automobile industry has seen one of the most significant structural shifts in modern times. Both in terms of the domestic market and in terms of China’s international car exports. While domestic car manufacturers continue to fight for survival in China’s lucrative and competitive market, they are also looking to sell their products elsewhere. The […]
Congress Reviews Sweeping Rollback of Vehicle Emission Standards
As lawmakers, regulators, industry leaders, and environmental groups consider how federal control should evolve, the fate of vehicle emissions policy in the United States is on the verge of change. In the coming years, a set of congressional hearings and legislation are now defining the discussion on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions. The heart of these […]
Stellantis Pro One Spearheads an Ambitious Global Vehicle Expansion
Commercial vehicle manufacturers are in a period of unprecedented revolution as they think about the design, production and service of the next generation, and rethink how they will do so. The virtualization of technologies, such as electrification, connected technologies, artificial intelligence and flexible manufacturing, are not longer future goals, but are already a part of […]
How Regulators Are Tackling Deception in the Auto Industry
Buying a vehicle is usually the type of purchase Americans make less frequently than often, however, the process is usually complicated by confusing bills, unexpected costs, and hard-sell techniques. Many car dealerships are generally honest, but misleading ads and dishonest billing practices have contributed to numerous consumer complaints over the years. However, the problem is […]
White House Memo Champions Your Freedom to Fix Your Car
Repairing our car has become the focus of a heated argument for the hundreds of millions of Americans who own vehicles. More recent automobiles are increasingly reliant on software, complex electronics, and rigorous standards to meet federal emissions requirements, making them difficult to service either personally or cheaply in repair facilities outside of franchise networks. […]
Washington Signals Green Light for Cars Without Steering Wheels
The car has long been constructed on a tried-and-true model: four wheels and a powertrain and a steering wheel that allows the driver the most control. That steering wheel has always been the direct link between man and his vehicle and enabled the driver to respond to changing road conditions immediately. Today, however, car definitions […]
Polestar’s U.S. Exit: A Look at the Cars and Deals Left Behind
The electric vehicle industry moves quickly, but even by its standards, Polestar’s decision to leave the U.S. market is a major development. Known for its Scandinavian styling, premium interiors, and performance-focused electric vehicles, the Swedish automaker had steadily built a loyal following among American buyers. News that the company will stop selling new vehicles in […]
Kia Recalls 463,000 Tellurides Over Potential Seat Motor Fire Risk
Vehicle recalls are an important aspect of automotive safety, as they assure that manufacturers remediate defects before they cause serious problems. While many recalls entail only minor fixes, some pose an immediate risk to both drivers and passengers and the surrounding infrastructure. Kia’s recent recall of hundreds of thousands of Telluride SUVs requires owners to […]