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How Are We Feeling About The Automotive Market These Days?

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Ironically, raising rates has encouraged fewer people to buy insurance encouraging even higher pricing to help make up the difference in profits. Baby Boomers) are also starting to age out of driving, with many already having purchased their final automobile. Wages havent even kept pace with inflation, let alone automotive pricing.

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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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That would seem to indicate it doesn't have a modem of its own and that is an extremely appealing prospect during a period where the user interface on many new automobiles has become downright invasive and unpleasant. But a person would need to use their phone to upload anything to the truck. But the big picture still feels hazy.

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Europe Accelerates EV Adoption with Policy Updates

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In a recent survey of European drivers, McKinsey found that the major concerns of those considering buying an electric vehicle include charging infrastructure. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) found that overall battery electric vehicle sales rose 23.6% in March 2025 alone.

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J.D. Power APEAL Study Shows Overall Improvement, Tech Still An Issue

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For automobiles, a large portion of that can be attributed to frustrations surrounding new technologies and changes to traditional designs. Drivers of mainstream automobiles seem to want simple and straightforward vehicles prioritizing mechanical functionality over electronic frills.

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Former GM Engineer Explains Industry's Pathway To Planned Obsolescence And Disposable Cars

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Chello said he believed this accelerated following government bailouts and the company being restructured — with the only real priority being how to reduce costs and maximize profitability, even if it was at the expense of building reliable automobiles. Cars would become less reliable. Images: General Motors] Become a TTAC insider.

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Trump Lowers Tariffs To 10 Percent For 90 Days

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This comes after numerous retaliatory tariffs were launched, including the 25 percent Canada has placed on automobiles built in the U.S. But the brand is likely just trying to strike while a subset of the market is panic buying and wisely lowered prices on its more desirable models to sweeten the pot.

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Gas War: EPA Proposes Dumping Greenhouse Gas Rules

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In an unprecedented move, the Obama EPA found that carbon dioxide emissions emitted from automobiles – in combination with five other gases, some of which vehicles don’t even emit – contributes some unspecified amount to climate change, which in turn creates some unspecified amount of endangerment to human health and welfare.

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