The Role of Auto Companies in Underfunding Public Transit Systems

The Role of Auto Companies in Underfunding Public Transit Systems

Public transit systems are vital for reducing traffic congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and providing affordable transportation options for urban populations. Despite these benefits, public transit in the United States often faces chronic underfunding and underdevelopment.…

How Poor Road Conditions Hurt Low-Income Americans the Most

How Poor Road Conditions Hurt Low Income Americans the Most

Poor road conditions are a significant problem across many parts of the United States, affecting everyone who relies on transportation. However, the impact of deteriorating infrastructure is felt most acutely by low-income Americans, who often…

Why the U.S. Government Should Break Up Auto Industry Monopolies

Why the U.S. Government Should Break Up Auto Industry Monopolies

The American auto industry is dominated by a few major companies, including Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. This concentration of market power raises concerns about reduced competition, innovation stagnation, and negative impacts on consumers. Breaking…

The Impact of Cheap Car Imports on the American Auto Industry

The Impact of Cheap Car Imports on the American Auto Industry

The influx of cheap car imports has had a profound impact on the American auto industry, reshaping the landscape of vehicle manufacturing, consumer preferences, and economic dynamics. While these affordable imports offer consumers greater variety…

Luxury Car Thefts Surge in UK Amidst New Organized Crime Tactics

Luxury Car Thefts Surge in UK Amidst New Organized Crime Tactics

The UK’s car crime epidemic has essentially been decriminalised, as police fail to solve nearly 80% of the thousands of offences occurring daily, leaving frustrated motorists to fend for themselves. New data from the Home…

China’s BYD Surpassed Tesla in Global EV Sales for First Time

Sales of Chinese BYD Surpass Tesla's For The First Time

BYD Auto, China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, outpaced Tesla to become the world’s top seller of pure electric cars in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Shenzhen-based company delivered 595,412 battery electric vehicles (BEVs),…

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…

Sydney Councils Demand Crackdown on Illegal E-Bike Use on Footpaths

Sydney Councils Demand Crackdown on Illegal E-Bike Use on Footpaths2

Councils across Sydney are urging stricter regulations on e-bikes, which have increasingly dominated footpaths and made pedestrians feel unsafe. A NSW Parliamentary inquiry into the use of electric bicycles has received submissions from more than…

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…

Tragic Collision in Australia: Motorbike Rider Killed by Stolen Vehicle Driven by Teenagers

Tragic Collision in Australia

Three teenage boys have appeared in court following a fatal crash that claimed the life of an innocent motorcyclist during a police pursuit in Gunnedah, located in north-western New South Wales. The victim, 52-year-old Daniel…

Indian State Considers Ban on Petrol and Diesel Vehicles in Mumbai to Combat Pollution

Indian State Considers Ban on Petrol and Diesel Vehicles in Mumbai to Combat Pollution

The Maharashtra government has taken steps to assess the feasibility of banning petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai as part of efforts to combat the city’s deteriorating air quality. To evaluate this possibility, a seven-member…

Why Small Automakers Struggle in the U.S. Auto Market and Face Challenges of Growth

Why Small Automakers Struggle in the U.S. Auto Market and Face Challenges of Growth

The American auto market has long been dominated by major players such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler. While these large manufacturers have established a strong presence and significant influence, smaller automotive companies often struggle…

Fiat Revives Iconic Model with an Affordable Electric Upgrade

Drawing inspiration from the classic 1980s design, the Grande Panda revives nostalgia (Credit: Grande Panda)

With its blend of vintage aesthetics and modern technology, the Grande Panda is set to succeed the current model of Fiat’s beloved city car, which has been on the market for 13 years. Fiat officially…

Expert Calls for National Test to Ensure Autonomous Vehicles Meet Safety Standards Before Public Roads

Expert Calls for National Test to Ensure Autonomous Vehicles Meet Safety Standards Before Public Roads

Amid growing concerns about the safety of self-driving vehicles, Henry Liu, a leading expert in autonomous vehicle testing, has called for the federal government to create a national driver’s test that self-driving vehicles would need…