Leo Michael Cartoons - Q2 2022
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That average transaction price reached a May record of $45,502. How will that play if a recession arrives?

EV delivery van startup Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, disclosing that it has more than $50 million in liabilities to dozens of creditors.

Public electric vehicle charging infrastructure is not as reliable as many providers claim, according to a study in electric vehicle-heavy California.

The seasonally adjusted annual rate, or SAAR, is being squeezed by low inventory and high inflation pressures.

S&P Global Mobility says the average U.S. vehicle age rose to 12.2 years in 2022 — a nearly 2% increase from 2021.

Ford Motor Co. had hoped by now to move thousands of Bronco SUVs from holding lots to customer driveways, but some buyers say they're still waiting. And they likely will be for at least a few more months.

U.S. traffic deaths jumped 10.5 percent in 2021 to 42,915 -- the highest number killed on American roads in a single-year since 2005

Very high-mileage used cars -- vehicles with 150,000 miles and more -- have become a growth market for franchised dealers.

Key parts shortages and jammed supply lines continue to undermine light-vehicle output and shipments. As a result, U.S. light-vehicle sales fell 17 percent to about 1.26 million in April from a year earlier.

Tesla investors are worried that CEO Elon Musk may sell some of his stake to fund his $44 billion Twitter acquisition.

There are advantages to faster-charging 800-volt architectures. The question is when will the technology arrive.

A new study advises suppliers of combustion engine vehicle parts to realign their businesses and simplify their supply bases to thrive as EV sales grow.

LIFO, which stands for last-in, first out, is a tax deferment strategy employed by many dealers that works as long as inventory levels are healthy. It is threatening to upend retailers this year.













A collection of Leo Michael cartoons from the second quarter of 2022.