Thoughtful perspectives on the automotive industry
Opinion A former Tesla Autopilot lead predicts that true self-driving won't just mean you can text and drive. It will fundamentally redesign our urban landscapes, eliminating parking lots and reclaiming space for humans.
Opinion A singular focus on battery electric vehicles ignores the potential of hybrids and synthetic fuels.
Opinion Despite declining sales and manufacturer cutbacks, the stick shift maintains a devoted following that ensures its survival, at least in enthusiast circles.
Opinion We love to save the manuals, but maybe it's time to accept that automatic transmissions have won.
Opinion Burying climate controls in sub-menus is dangerous and annoying. Bring back physical buttons!
Opinion Paying a monthly fee for heated seats that are already installed in your car is a dystopian nightmare.
Opinion Everyone buys SUVs now, but sedans are objectively better to drive, more efficient, and safer.
Opinion Life is too short to drive a boring appliance. Get an old car and make every commute an adventure.