Are Automakers Secretly Making Cars Less Durable to Boost Profits?

Are Automakers Secretly Making Cars Less Durable to Boost Profits?

In recent years, car sales in the U.S. have dropped for many automakers, including Stellantis, Honda, and Nissan. Despite this decline, profits in the auto industry remain high. In early 2023, Americans spent record amounts…

How Automakers Are Phasing Out Cheap Repairs in Favor of Costly Replacements

How Automakers Are Phasing Out Cheap Repairs in Favor of Costly Replacements

In recent years, auto repairs have become more costly because automakers are shifting away from cheap repairs and focusing on expensive part replacements. Insurance companies, which cover most car repair costs, have been trying to…

Could a Future Car Shortage Make Owning a Vehicle a Luxury? Rising Demand of SUVs

Could a Future Car Shortage Make Owning a Vehicle a Luxury?

Luxury car sales are growing rapidly, while the mass market is struggling. While mainstream car sales are expected to remain flat through 2031, luxury segments are projected to grow by 8% to 14% annually. Luxury…

Why Are Car Companies Adding Useless Tech Instead of Lowering Prices?

Automakers May Be Loading Vehicles With Useless Technology

In recent years, in-car technology has become almost as essential to car buyers as fuel efficiency. The introduction of Bluetooth technology was a major milestone, allowing drivers to connect their smartphones to the vehicle’s infotainment…

Mazda Reveals Rotary Engine Revival Plans for Future Hybrid Models

Mazda CEO Reveals Long Awaited Rotary Engine Revival

It’s official: the rotary engine is making a return. Earlier this month, at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s largest car customizing event, Mazda held a press conference where President Masahiro Moro announced that “on February…

India’s Car Exports Reach Record High Amid Strong Demand for Compact SUVs

Car Sales Growth In India

In 2024, India’s automobile industry achieved a notable 19 percent increase in exports compared to the previous year. This growth can largely be attributed to strong demand across various segments, including commercial vehicles, two-wheelers, and…

GM Invested $1 Billion in Next-Gen EV Battery Research

GM Invested 1 Billion in Next Gen-EV Battery Research

General Motors (GM) has secured a significant multi-billion-dollar agreement with Vianode, a Norwegian company known for its expertise in advanced materials. This long-term partnership focuses on the supply of synthetic graphite anode materials, which are…

Unauthorized Red Curb Painting in San Francisco Leads to Parking Fines and Controversy

Drivers Got Tickets At Fake No-Parking

At least two drivers were issued tickets for parking along newly painted red curbs in San Francisco this month, which appeared mysteriously and were not sanctioned by authorities. These curbs were painted by unknown individuals…

How Autonomous Cars Could Worsen Traffic Problems in American Cities

Will Self Driving Cars Solve The Problem Of Traffic Congestion?

Self-driving cabs may function acceptably on the wide, sunlit grid roads of the American South, but even in this relatively simple environment, they frequently struggle. Would you trust them to navigate Bealach na Bà in…