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Feb 8, 2026
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15 min read
The automotive industry is reshaping itself in, around, and outside of the United States.
Feb 1, 2026
14 min read
439-OH-OH-OH-OH Pizza Nova
Jan 25, 2026
China’s mostly coal-based thermal power generation fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade
Jan 18, 2026
Carney signed a deal to allow Chinese EVs into Canada. And the news is kinda a nothing-burger.
Jan 11, 2026
12 min read
Robots, chips, and steering wheels, oh my!
Jan 4, 2026
I still don't have a crystal ball, but here are my predictions for 2026.
Dec 28, 2025
3 min read
Another full year of newsletter writing
Dec 21, 2025
16 min read
American automakers want to boost profits by selling high-margin gas guzzlers today, all while not falling behind on EV technology. It will be difficult to do both.
Dec 14, 2025
Self-driving cars are having a bit of a moment in 2025.
Dec 7, 2025
The Donald's plan to roll back federal fuel-economy rules will turn the US into an ICE island.
Nov 30, 2025
Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids
Nov 23, 2025
I wish the automotive industry well in its future war against Amazon.
Nov 16, 2025
E-bikes present a better, cheaper alternative to car ownership for many Canadians
Nov 9, 2025
Elon can afford to buy himself a lot of swords
Nov 2, 2025
A lot of money is being dumped into humanoid robot development. And it is unclear when those investments will pay off.
Oct 26, 2025
Ronald Reagan was right!
Oct 19, 2025
Stellantis plans to shift production from Canada to the US.
Oct 12, 2025
13 min read
The US is expanding coal production and the rest of the world is leaving it behind.
Oct 5, 2025
When you can hit 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds, my inner teenager does a mental happy dance.
Sep 28, 2025
Maybe The Donald got that one right. (You know what they say about broken clocks.)
Sep 21, 2025
"Operation Low Voltage"
Sep 14, 2025
The different realities of battery electric vehicles in different parts of the world are practically an assault on the senses.
Sep 7, 2025
Elon, put your katana back down on your coffee table and go to work.
Aug 31, 2025
The Donald is doubly punishing the working class he claimed he was going to protect.
Aug 24, 2025
Truck sales keep getting bigger while truck sizes get both bigger and smaller.
