Guest Commentary

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TitleThe electric vehicle shock: Navigating a post-subsidy landscape
As the United States transitions under President-elect Donald Trump, supported by a Republican-controlled Congress, the electric vehicle industry stands at a pivotal juncture.
TitleGuest commentary: Automakers admit their parts aren’t perfect, revealing their hypocrisy on aftermarket parts
While the automakers tout the precision of their parts, the truth is that even their components are not immune to variances that can complicate repairs and result in additional labor costs.
TitleGuest commentary: Does China hold the secret to solving Europe’s truck driver shortage?
Automated trucks’ user-friendly nature and improved safety and comfort levels the playing field, making the job more appealing to a broader demographic.
TitleIn our opinion: Automakers, captives should help next generation of dealers with floorplan financing
Automakers' captive finance arms need to step in and provide new dealers with floorplan financing.
TitleIn our opinion: Scout Motors’ direct sales plan will be a painful headache for VW
It's one thing for a startup such as Tesla to try to retail their vehicles without franchised dealers. That choice places them at a disadvantage, in our opinion, but it is a choice they are free to make because they don’t have binding contractual agreements with retailers across the nation. That is not the case with VW Group.
TitleIn our opinion: AI, as it stands today, is a valuable tool for the auto industry but a poor substitute for humans
As the industry experiments with artificial intelligence, business owners need to be aware of the technology's promise and its limitations.

Leo Michael Cartoons

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TitleLeo Michael cartoon: Political range anxiety
Automakers must reassess their EV plans as President-elect Donald Trump moves back to the White House.
TitleLeo Michael cartoon: A few new Scout badges
VW’s Scout Motors plans to retail its vehicles directly to consumers, bypassing the legacy automaker’s extensive networks of franchised dealerships for VW, Audi and other brands.
TitleLeo Michael cartoon: Overbearing artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is increasingly entering in may aspects of the automotive workspace.