Guest Commentary

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Guest commentary: Why the one thing Lucid has tried to avoid is the thing that could save them

What Lucid needed was something no other auto startup had ever done: partner with the 25 best luxury dealers in the country instead of selling direct.

Guest commentary: Is Norway’s EV revolution a blueprint for America?

To understand whether Norway is a preview or an outlier, look at what drove its transformation and what’s still holding the U.S. back.

Guest commentary: VW direct-sales plan for Scout hurts communities, consumers, dealers, even the manufacturer

Using the VW dealership network to market Scout would preserve investment values, strengthen dealer relationships and ensure a successful brand launch.

Editorials

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In our opinion: Our commitment to championing women in the auto industry stronger than ever

Despite the current anti-DE&I sentiment among a number of Americans, the auto industry must continue to develop women to take leadership roles in all aspects of the business.

In our opinion: A less-contentious relationship with China helps U.S. auto industry, but proceed with caution

The possibility of Chinese automakers entering the U.S. retail automotive market and selling less-expensive Chinese-built vehicles poses multiple threats.

Editorial: To avoid sales crisis, CARB states must ease ZEV mandates

The California Air Resources Board must amend its Advanced Clean Car II regulation because consumers, technology and charging infrastructure do not yet support that level of sales.

Leo Michael Cartoons

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Leo Michael cartoon: Where your chargers aren’t

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program was designed to solve a pressing problem — building chargers in areas without significant EV adoption, where private industry has been unable or unwilling to invest. Now the program is in doubt as President Donald Trump wants to withhold federal funds supporting EV transition.

Leo Michael cartoon: Autonomous comeback?

Analysts say Toyota's new relationship with Waymo could set self-driving technology down a path toward creating personally owned autonomous vehicles.

Leo Michael cartoon: Crash test tariffs

Automakers and suppliers are cutting their profit forecasts, and retailers are adjusting their strategies moving forward as all players in the auto industry try to come to grips with President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

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