Commentary

Volkswagen has never shuttered a German plant before. But now, the lights are going out at the Transparent Factory in Dresden.
Alex Kierstein

December 16, 2025

Ford makes some big moves, drastically scaling back its EV ambitions in the face of reality.
Alex Kierstein

December 16, 2025

Whether the cars getting dusty on dealer lots represent an opportunity for deals or an indictment of the economy is a matter of perspective.
Alex Kierstein

December 15, 2025

Tariff price increases are coming for new vehicles, and it's just one of several converging trends that will hurt affordability.
Alex Kierstein

December 15, 2025

Citroën proves they can deliver on the promise of EVs -- novel, useful form factors unbound by conventional powertrains -- at least in concept.

Peter Hughes

December 12, 2025

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This week, Peter Hughes swaps crashes and jumps for an emotional crashout.

Peter Hughes

December 12, 2025

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Fiat’s CEO makes a surprising announcement: the Fiat Topolino is coming to America. The way it’ll be sold, and why, are both obvious and baffling.
Alex Kierstein

December 10, 2025

Disregard the YouTubers, the EPA is not what kept us from getting a $13,000 Toyota pickup in the US.
Jay Ramey

December 9, 2025

The Porsche 963 Hypercar will not enter LeMans in 2026 and it could have long-term ramifications for the company's endurance racing efforts.

Peter Hughes

December 9, 2025

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB helps hasten the death of the EQ sub-brand and the transition to “powertrain choice.”
Alex Kierstein

December 8, 2025