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More money is going to projects that prove they are better for the environment — like those that prioritize carbon emission reduction and recycling. → Read More
The Chevrolet Camaro was General Motors' answer to the Ford Mustang. But the classic American sports car is tough to sell and is on its way out. → Read More
The demand for parking garages has yet to recover post-pandemic, so the $8 billion parking industry is finding ways to evolve. → Read More
While historically family-owned, the parking industry is today largely dominated by two players: SP Plus (SP+) and ABM. But the industry is facing some challenges. Aside from the rise of e-commerce and ride-hailing, a post pandemic world where workers are rarely driving into urban areas is forcing the industry to pivot and expand its services, as well as heavily invest in technology. It remains… → Read More
How can Porsche maintain a connection to its illustrious heritage and brand identity in the EV era? The answer might be something called eFuel. → Read More
Oil prices skyrocketed in 2022 and firms such as ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, TotalEnergies and BP earned record profits. But that spurred backlash. → Read More
Odometer fraud, where criminals fake low mileage on cars to rip off buyers, was up 7% in 2022, according to Carfax research. → Read More
Traffic and congestion have been worsening in U.S. cities for decades. Widening roads is an oft-proposed fix, but experts say it's only part of the solution. → Read More
Four manufacturers dominate the market for large semitrucks, led by Daimler Trucks' Freightliner brand. But the business is facing challenges from the outside. → Read More
Environmentalists and electric vehicle advocates are accusing the world's largest automaker, Toyota, for dragging its feet on electrification. As of early 2023, the company sells only one electric vehicle, the bZ4X, which it has only sold in small quantities. Will it be able to catch up with the rest of the world, or is Toyota actually in the driver's seat by going slow in EV adoption given how… → Read More
Environmentalists say Toyota is behind on EVs, and even opposing them. Toyota is investing in EVs, but argues many markets aren't ready for them. → Read More
Train fares in the U.S. often cost more than flying and more than trains in other developed countries. That's because Amtrak has never made money. → Read More
Dodge has built a reputation over the last decade as a maker of muscle cars and performance cars. Now it is trying to hold on to that image in an electric era. → Read More
Over the past decade, Dodge has dug deep into its performance car heritage and become a brand known for brash American muscle cars with supercharged V-8 engines and ridiculous amounts of horsepower. But tightening regulations, rising fuel prices and the rise of the SUV are putting the squeeze on Dodge's so-called "brotherhood of muscle." It recently debuted the Charger Dayton SRT EV, a car that… → Read More
American cars are big — from classic Cadillacs to today's full-size SUVs and full-size pickups. → Read More
While in Europe and Japan cars are often small, U.S. automakers churn out big vehicles like SUVs and full-size pickup trucks. Consumer research in the U.S., which gave the world "land yachts" like classic Cadillacs with tailfins, shows buyers prefer bigger vehicles. Regulatory loopholes favoring trucks also have helped that shift, some analysts say. But big cars are expensive and if they burn… → Read More
Buttons, switches and knobs have given way to high-tech touch screens in cars. Some people find them annoying and dangerous. But they aren't going anywhere → Read More
Public auto dealership groups — AutoNation, Lithia Motors, Group1, Sonic Automotive, Penske, and Asbury — see huge profits to be made in the fragmented market. → Read More
VinFast is an unknown Vietnamese automaker selling electric vehicles (EVs) in America. Top staffers hail from industry leaders such as BMW. → Read More
Ford's first real attempt at an electric vehicle has been quite a hit with critics. → Read More