Editorials

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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.

In our opinion: New federal framework for autonomous vehicle tech should balance progress and safety

If done safely, a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles can help the U.S. catch up with China.

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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