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  • An aerial view as Ford vehicles are lined up on the sales lot of the Metro Ford dealership on May 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
    27

    2026 Is Already Shaping Up To Be A Weird Year For Automakers

    2026 is already looking like it's going to be a weird year for automakers, Rivian is having a good time and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 13 hours ago Read More
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles are seen for sale on a dealership lot on June 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
    80

    Ford Is Working On An All-Electric Affordable Vehicle That'll Compete Directly With The Tesla Model 3 And Model Y

    Ford CEO Jim Farley says the automaker is working on an affordable car to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More
  • Ford Broncos drive up and down an off-road course made of ramps outside of the New York Javitz Center
    118

    Only Rich People Can Afford Gas, The 'Good' News Is Only Rich People Can Afford Cars Anyway

    Gas prices are up, new car prices are up, and Tesla sales are up. We'll understand if that leaves you feeling down.

    By Erin Marquis 3 days ago Read More
  • PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 30: Gas prices are displayed at a Mobil gas station on March 30, 2026 in Pasadena, California. The average price of one gallon of regular self-service gasoline rose to $5.99 today in Los Angeles County, climbing from $4.69 one month ago, amid the ongoing war with Iran. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
    173

    Average Regular Gas Price Hits $4 Nationwide

    In this morning's edition, we're looking at gas prices cracking the $4 mark, as well as GM idling Factory Zero.

    By Amber DaSilva 4 days ago Read More
  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 10, 2021
    79

    Ultra-Luxury Automakers Are The Real Victims Of The U.S.-Israeli War With Iran

    Won't someone please think about what is really being hurt by the U.S. and Israeli's war with Iran?

    By Andy Kalmowitz 5 days ago Read More
  • Automobiles on display at a second-hand car lot on Queens Boulevard, New York, 1930s. A man is examining the front of a car, below a sign that reads 'Why Walk? When $5 Down Buys Any Car, 20 Months To Pay'.
    53

    Dealers Can Now Get In Trouble If They Advertise Cars That Aren't Actually Available

    The FTC is going after dealers that market unavailable vehicles, Jaguar-Land Rover is suspending production for at least two weeks and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 8 days ago Read More
  • Volkswagen's Osnabrück factory
    113

    Volkswagen May Shift German Plant Production From Cars To Components For Israel's Iron Dome Air Defense System

    Volkswagen wants in on the war machine, new car price hikes are unavoidable if tariffs are going to stick around, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 9 days ago Read More
  • TOKYO, JAPAN - JANUARY 23: A prototype of Sony Honda Mobility Inc.'s Afeela electric vehicle is displayed in the Ginza Sony Park building during a media preview on January 23, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The building, formerly known as the Sony Building, has been reconstructed with the concept of the 'Garden of Ginza' at the heart of the Ginza shopping district. It is set to open to the public on January 26, featuring an exhibition of artworks themed around the company's six businesses, created in collaboration with six musicians as its inaugural project.
    89

    Sony And Honda End Joint Development Of Afeela EVs

    We're looking at the death of Afeela, and the FTC's crackdown on dealership employees' false advertising in social media posts and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 10 days ago Read More
  • Phoenix, AZ - April 20 2025: Cruise, GM's autonomous driving division that had aimed to launch a dedicated robotaxi service, will be shut down by the first half of this year.
    57

    GM Is Testing Eyes-Free Driving In Michigan And California

    We're looking at GM's newest autonomy tests, as well as the return of the EV in the European market and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 11 days ago Read More
  • BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY - AUGUST 11: Cars of German car maker Mercedes (R) and other brands stand parked in front of the car carrier ship Danube Highway at the automotive terminal on August 11, 2025 in Bremerhaven, Germany. Following an agreement between the European Union and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, a tariff of 15% on most imports from the EU to the US, including automobiles and parts, went into effect on August 7. Some items face no tariffs, while steel and aluminum are tagged with a 50% tariff. (Photo by Focke Strangmann/Getty Images)
    103

    European Automakers Spent $6 Billion On Tariffs Last Year

    We're looking at the tariff costs borne by European automakers, as well as the desire for Chinese EVs among U.S. car buyers and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 12 days ago Read More
  • Sweden. Uppsala. 02.20.2025. Close-up view of driver holding steering wheel inside Tesla Model 3 electric car with touchscreen displaying vehicle controls.
    63

    Tesla Dodges 2-Million-Car Recall

    We're looking at Tesla avoiding a multi-million-car recall, and Chrysler's new boss needing to actually do something with the nameplate and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 15 days ago Read More
  • A Rivian R2 SUV
    62

    Uber And Rivian Team Up On $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Gamble

    We're looking at Rivian's new team-up with Uber on robotaxis, as well as the war on Iran's effects on Japanese supply chains and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 16 days ago Read More
  • Chevrolet Bolt RS subcompact EV display at a dealership
    124

    Soaring Gas Prices Could Send Buyers Crawling Back To EVs And Hybrids

    Rising gas prices are making buyers rethink their aversion to EVs and hybrids, Bentley is cutting nearly 300 jobs due to tariffs and the EV rollback, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    145

    Trump's Tariff Schemes Have Cost Automakers Over $35 Billion So Far

    President Trump's ill-advised tariffs have cost the automotive industry over $35 billion so far (and that cost is definitely getting passed on to you.)

    By Andy Kalmowitz 19 days ago Read More
  • Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 at a ChargePoint electric vehicle charger. Hyundai offers a line of EV and hybrid vehicles.
    206

    January's EV Registrations Fell 41% As The Full Weight Of Trump's Policy Changes Hit Home

    Electric vehicle registrations fell off a cliff to begin the year, history says the war with Iran will be disastrous for our auto industry, and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 22 days ago Read More
  • The Honda 0 Saloon and SUV
    76

    Honda Is Done With EVs In The U.S.

    We're looking at the end of Honda EVs in the States, as well as U.S. buyers' love affair with cheap used EVs and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 23 days ago Read More
  • Aerial view of a dealer lot
    184

    New Car Prices Are Too High, And It's Everyone's Fault

    We're looking at why new cars are so expensive, and how many of them are sitting around dealer lots.

    By Amber DaSilva 24 days ago Read More
  • VW ID Buzz crash test
    46

    Volkswagen Group's Miserable 2025 Saw Operating Profits Fall By More Than 50%

    Volkswagen lost billions of dollars in 2025 as it dealt with U.S. tariffs and dwindling global demand and more.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 25 days ago Read More
  • Close-up view of the Aramco logo at an exhibition booth in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, representing the leading national oil company's modern branding: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 20 Feb 2025
    115

    Saudi Arabia Is Trying New Methods To Keep Selling Oil

    We're looking at Saudi attempts to keep moving oil, as well as dealer attempts to keep moving EVs and more.

    By Amber DaSilva 26 days ago Read More
  • A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
    125

    U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Is Making Life Hard For Automakers Around The Globe

    Well, at least it's Friday.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 28 days ago Read More
  • Ferrari dealer NYC
    172

    The Rich Are Increasingly Propping Up New Car Sales

    The average price for a gallon of regular is up six cents from yesterday alone, and it's up 27 cents in just a week. Brutal.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 29 days ago Read More
  • WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 03: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions while meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office of the White House March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump and Merz are expected to discuss a range of topics including the recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and international tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
    134

    No One Knows How To Plan For The World After 2028

    The future may be bright, but that could be fire or just toxic smog haze.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Bratislava, Slovakia - September, 3, 2023 : Continental sign on a wall. Continental is the world's third largest automotive supplier.
    51

    Europe's Auto Suppliers Are In Real Trouble

    We're looking at the state of the European auto supplier industry, as well as an odd counterpoint to rising gas prices due to war with Iran.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
  • Foreign tourists in veils seen on a passenger boat with the Iranian flag amass in the waters of Strait of Hormuz on May 2, 2017 near Hormuz Island, Iran.
    103

    U.S.-Israeli War With Iran Is Going To Cost You At The Gas Pump

    In this morning's edition, war, good God y'all, what is it good for? Raising gas prices, again.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Porsche Cayenne electric
    83

    Porsche's New Flagship SUV Drops EV-Only Plan For V6 And V8 Power

    Juggling under the hood of Porsche's biggest SUV, and another Ford recall (no, not yesterday's, a new one)

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • Tesla Model Y robotaxi
    58

    Tesla Is Doing Nearly Nothing To Make Its California Robotaxi Dream A Reality

    Testing? Who needs it. We'll just do it live.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 month ago Read More
  • An orange Ram TRX in sand
    86

    American Automakers Are Poised To Win The Country, Lose The World

    We're looking at U.S. automakers' pivot to gas-guzzlers, as well as Lucid's finances. We'll also look at Aston Martin cutting jobs, and BMW recalling sedans.

    By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More
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