The car world is undergoing the greatest shift of the last few decades as tech giants enter the long exclusive preserve of automakers. Xiaomi is best known for smartphones and its ecosystem of connected gadgets but the tech giant has already made a splash in the automotive industry with its first-ever electric sedan, the SU7. […]
Pakistan’s Auto Market Revolution: New Rules, Cheaper Cars Explained
For families throughout Pakistan, the car has long been a symbol of status and luxury. It has represented opportunity, comfort, and freedom, but for many car buyers in Pakistan, it has remained out of reach due to high import duties, steep tariffs, and low competition within the local automobile market. Now, Pakistani officials are looking […]
Engineering Nightmares: A Look at History’s Worst Cars
Automotive history is full of both spectacular successes and failures that have contributed to the development of the automobile industry. Apart from the legendary cars that have become popular classics and turned millionaires into billionaires, there are also thousands of failed experiments. They involve serious design and engineering mistakes, as well as the reputation and […]
Detroit Automakers, Union to Negotiate Amid EV Pressures and Tariff Tensions
Detroit stands as the beating heart of the American automobile industry. As negotiations on new labor contracts loom, automakers and unions alike are grappling with the complexities of a transitioning industry. From the rise of electric cars to shifting trade norms, various factors are set to influence the outcome of these discussions. The negotiations are […]
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 […]
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 […]
CarGurus Mandates Fee Disclosure, Ending Hidden Car Prices
The car buying landscape is getting much-needed real transformation. Transparency around pricing is really catching steam, and online auto marketplace CarGurus is hopping on board next. Beginning July 14, every dealer listing on CarGurus for a used vehicle must list all mandatory dealer fees directly within the listing itself-to remove any surprise element in pricing. […]
Automakers and Suppliers Improve Relations in Unprecedented Industry Shift
The automotive sector is characterized by its finished products: electric cars, trucks, and SUVs that are technologically advanced and powerful.The automotive industry is often seen in terms of its products: electric vehicles, powerful trucks, and technologically advanced SUVs engineered and developed over the years. However, for each vehicle assembled, there is a massive chain of […]
US Builds Regulatory Wall Against Chinese Auto Imports
The question of Chinese-made cars being introduced into the U.S. Market has moved from quiet industry chatter to a full-blown policy and political issue. What once only existed in trade and industry associations can now be found being openly discussed in Washington, where policymakers and industry figures are growing increasingly worried. Not only is this […]
Ford’s New Blueprint: Geely in Europe, Trucks in North America
Change in the worldwide automotive sector is not slow or predictable. It is fast and disruptive, and does not proceed at the same rate in every part of the world. Traditional automakers whose business plans depend on predictability of production and long-term investment will now be forced to reconsider all aspects of their businesses. Electrical […]