The Change Optimist

A round-up of (mostly automotive) news that’s worth having an opinion about, delivered weekly.

Apr 26, 2026

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5 min read

There was so much to talk about this week, I broke it into two pieces.

Apr 26, 2026

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6 min read

Why are Chinese electric vehicles so affordable?

Apr 19, 2026

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6 min read

Doug Field might be the king of the boomerang.

Apr 12, 2026

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13 min read

Rest in peace ID.4, we hardly got to know you.

Apr 5, 2026

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15 min read

I can admit when I'm wrong.

Mar 29, 2026

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13 min read

Global food security is currently experiencing a severe, multi-year decline, with millions of people facing crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026.