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Dive into a collection of past posts and rediscover timeless content.

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There Is Confusion

Jun 15, 2025

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15 min read

There Is Confusion

If I've learned anything in the last decade it's that the car buying journey is complex.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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A Fight Where No American Wins

Jun 8, 2025

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13 min read

A Fight Where No American Wins

Elon, Donald, can't we all just get along?

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Passing Gas

Jun 1, 2025

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14 min read

Passing Gas

Most vehicles run on gasoline. And that isn't going to change anytime soon. Can we make gas production less carbon-y?

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Is Tesla Fucked Or Fine?

May 25, 2025

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12 min read

Is Tesla Fucked Or Fine?

It doesn't look like the company can pull the Cybercab, autonomous robotaxi launch out of their asses.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Uber Says The Quiet Part Loud

May 18, 2025

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15 min read

Uber Says The Quiet Part Loud

Ride hailing juggernaut reignites mission to end vehicle ownership.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Even More Waymo

May 11, 2025

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13 min read

Even More Waymo

Waymo expands while Elon keeps making shit up.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Hey Mark...

May 4, 2025

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15 min read

Hey Mark...

Another open letter to Mark Carney

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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CATL Just Changed The Automotive Industry Forever

Apr 27, 2025

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13 min read

CATL Just Changed The Automotive Industry Forever

New batteries, new charging tech—the car business will never be the same.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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Canadian Auto Manufacturing Is Already Dead

Apr 20, 2025

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14 min read

Canadian Auto Manufacturing Is Already Dead

It's a patient on life support with a "do not resuscitate" order.

Mathew Growden
Mathew Growden

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WTF Kawasaki

Apr 13, 2025

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13 min read

WTF Kawasaki

I legitimately thought this was some sort of delayed April Fools’ joke.

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