China’s auto industry is in for a rude shock. The falling sales of traditional vehicles in the world’s largest auto market may indicate far broader economic shifts rather than just a cyclical slump as new energy vehicle sales soar. The newest forecast from China Passenger Car Association put a total of 1.52 million retail sales […]
Volkswagen Scraps Sales Goal, Plans Deep Cuts Amid China Pressure
Volkswagen embarks on the most turbulent time in the history of the company and announces a sweeping reform that can assure its viability in the years to come. The German giant has also scrapped the ambitious revenue growth target for 2026 due to immense pressure from Chinese competitors and ever-increasing costs. VW’s recent earnings highlight […]
Beyond the Badge: How Owners Truly Feel About Their 2026 Cars
The way we relate to our cars is undergoing transformation. No longer is our perception limited by power output, styling, or the pedigree of the manufacturer’s badge. More than ever before, buyers want to experience what driving a car feels like on a daily basis its plush interior, the technological interface, the pure pleasure of […]
Navigating Dealer Markups: The Cars Selling Well Above MSRP
It’s been harder for anyone to find a good deal on the new car market. With the continued supply-chain struggles, limited inventory, and booming customer interest, there aren’t many models that dealers are not adding a little extra to these days (beyond specialty sports cars and exotic whips). You’ll even find it challenging to find […]
Honda and Nissan Unite on Next-Gen Car Software
Something’s afoot in the auto industry and it’s happening on a level well beneath the hood, styling and assembly line. The leading Japanese automakers, long fierce rivals: Nissan and Honda have embarked on preliminary talks to forge a unified software brain for both their vehicle lineups. This signifies a tectonic-level shift in automakers’ concepts of […]
Tesla’s Self-Driving Ambitions Clash with Mounting Safety Probes
While Tesla earned its street cred for playing the rogue disruptor in the often-stiff world of automotive manufacturing, the drive to self-driving automobiles has made the company feel the heat from regulators, safety hawks, and its own customers more intensely than ever before. Recent reports filed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, […]
Waymo AVs Outperform Human Drivers in Major Safety Study
For years, self-driving cars have represented one of the most exciting yet controversial developments in the automotive world. The idea of vehicles navigating roads without human control has always carried a sense of possibility, promising safer transportation, fewer accidents, and a future where driving becomes more efficient. At the same time, public opinion has remained […]
UAW’s Recent Momentum: A Look at Key Labor Actions and Victories
It is no exaggeration to say the United Auto Workers (UAW) is having a busy season: Organizing workers; filing grievances; bargaining expired contracts; running campaigns for a new age of American work in factories, at home and overseas; and venturing into the service industry. The past week highlights an organization both securing present members and […]
NASCAR Details Record-Breaking Impact from Bell’s Michigan Wreck
When the roar of engines at Michigan International Speedway died down on June 7, it was in the wake of one of the most violent crashes in NASCAR’s modern history. It was another vicious battle for position that suddenly became a defining moment in the sport with Christopher Bell slamming into the SAFER barrier after […]
EPA’s Plan to Ease Truck Emission Rules Sparks Fierce Debate
An EPA proposal offers a preview of life ahead for regulation of heavy-duty trucks. The agency plans to maintain the strict 2027 limit on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, and a proposed suite of modifications to the required compliance tools changes manufacturers and trucking fleets said were either too expensive or too cumbersome to meet has […]