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The Change Optimist

Weekly analysis of the automotive industry, EV trends, energy, and technology. Written by former Google Canada Automotive veteran Mathew Growden. No fluff, just opinions worth having.

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It’s All About The Bordens

Jun 28, 2026

It’s All About The Bordens

We have normalized taking seven or eight years to pay off a car.

Sovereign Truck Fund

Jun 21, 2026

Sovereign Truck Fund

While doing my regular weekly research, I came to an unlikely conclusion. Canada needs a federally funded Super Duty truck project. Let’s call it a “Sovereign Truck Fund”.

Twelve Zeros

Jun 14, 2026

Twelve Zeros

The SpaceX IPO made Elon a trillionaire. Will we live to regret that?

Who The F#$k Is Foxconn

Jun 7, 2026

Who The F#$k Is Foxconn

Foxconn has been working up to this moment for over 20 years.

A Ferrari For Every Ferrarista

May 31, 2026

A Ferrari For Every Ferrarista

You don't need to like the Ferrari Luce because Ferrari didn't make it for you.

The Change Optimist: Weekly News Roundup

May 24, 2026

The Change Optimist: Weekly News Roundup

SpaceX launches Starship V3, Oil prices settle higher, Waymo suspended freeway service

Ramming Speed

May 24, 2026

Ramming Speed

Stellantis unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, its €60 billion, five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit

The New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI EV

May 17, 2026

The New Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI EV

Volkswagen announces the new ID. Polo GTI EV, Elon says OpenAI should go to his kids, Ford gets energized.

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