José Rodríguez Jr.
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Škoda Found a Good Use for Big Grilles and Robots: Pedestrian Safety
Why did the robot cross the road? To help pedestrians in Europe make it through the intersection safely. → Read More
The Return of Rally México Will Put Hybrid Car Technology Through a Brutal Stress Test
The Toyota GR Yaris, Hyundai i20 N and Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrids face their first major test amid high altitudes and high heat. → Read More
How a Dead French Philosopher Taught Me to Love Small Cars
Gaston Bachelard makes a compelling argument for the superiority of two-door models and small cars in general. → Read More
General Motors Offers 'Voluntary Separation' to Salaried Workers in the U.S.
GM is offering severance packages to most of its salaried workers and executives in America. → Read More
Tesla Autopilot May Be Responsible for Another Fatal Crash Into a Firetruck
NHTSA investigators suspect that Autopilot is behind a collision between a 2014 Tesla Model S and a firetruck. → Read More
What Car Would Have to Go Electric For You to Buy an EV?
Electric cars are gaining sales in the U.S., but there's still not an EV for everyone... yet. → Read More
Volvo EX90 Comes With Self-Driving Hardware, Accessible By a Subscription
The EX90 could become the first self-driving EV from Volvo eventually...for a monthly fee, of course. → Read More
Every New 2023 Compact and Midsize Pickup Truck On Sale in the U.S.
The smaller truck segment is on a roll in the U.S., with updated Ford and Toyota models due out soon and Chevy, Nissan, Jeep and Honda competing → Read More
Survey: 69% of Americans Don't Want Subscription-Based Options in Their Cars
Zoomers who grew up with subscription-based everything, are most accepting of the idea, but across the board, nobody likes monthly fees for car features. → Read More
Tesla’s New Gigafactory Will Be Built in Northern Mexico
Elon Musk confirmed the Monterrey industrial zone will host Tesla's latest plant, dubbed Gigafactory Mexico. → Read More
A Legislative Battle Is Brewing Between Dealers and Carmakers in the U.S.
American auto dealers are pushing back against direct sales and subscriptions services through legislation. → Read More
The Coolest Cars Americans Can Only Drive in Mexico
The Mexican market features some of the best cars that aren't sold in the U.S., and you could possibly drive them if you visit Texas. → Read More
The Volkswagen ID.3 Gets a Facelift and More Subscription Services
Volkswagen's smallest EV is sporting small changes both inside and out, with a bigger infotainment screen and new subscriptions. → Read More
The First EVs in USPS' All-Electric Fleet Will Come From Ford
The USPS awarded Ford a contract that commits the agency to the purchase of 9,250 Ford E-Transit Vans. → Read More
Buying Cars in America Is Going Online, But Dealers Are Here to Stay
Dealers are struggling with the Amazonification of the auto market as shoppers turn to the internet to buy new cars and EVs. → Read More
Florida Senator Worries EVs Could Become 'Roadblocks' During Evacuations
Florida state senator Jonathan Martin suggests keeping EVs off the road during emergencies, at least until the charging infrastructure is improved. → Read More
Mexico Has Conflicting Yet Interesting Ideas for Tesla’s Future
Elon Musk is getting attention from Mexican politicians eager to host a new Tesla plant, but the Avocado Tesla is clearly the best attempt. → Read More
And the Selfie Award Goes to the Pilot Who Took a Picture With the Chinese Spy Balloon
A United States Air Force pilot took a selfie of the alleged Chinese spy balloon at 60,000 feet. → Read More
These Are Your Worst Driving Experiences With a Parent or Family Member
Parents and family don't always make for the best co-drivers. → Read More
Land Rover Will Sell You a $165,000 Set of Skis and Throw In a Range Rover Sport
The 2023 Range Rover Sport Deer Valley Edition is the latest luxe and rare SUV from Land Rover, with only 20 models being made. → Read More