Author Archives: GCADA
Why the world needs to put more thought into retiring cars
Being more mindful of the rate at which cars are coming off the road presents opportunities both for policymakers and industry participants. By Andrew Grant Around the same time each year, […]
California just opened the floodgates for self-driving cars
After a state regulatory board ruling, San Francisco will have 24/7 robotaxis on its streets. A Washington Post analysis shows how it’s a pivotal moment for the industry. By Trisha […]
America’s most tech-forward city has doubts about self-driving cars
Alphabet’s Waymo and General Motors’ Cruise are struggling to win over San Francisco residents and officials, a major hurdle in their nationwide expansion By Meghan Bobrowsky and Miles Kruppa SAN FRANCISCO—This city’s inhabitants […]
Used-Car Prices Fall by the Most Since the Start of the Pandemic
New-car deals and rising rates sap used-vehicle demand Cox Automotive chief economist doesn’t see near-term recession By Keith Naughton – Bloomberg Used-car prices in the United States fell 4.2% in […]
Why hydrogen cars refuse to die
Lingering questions about battery EVs signal that having a backup technology isn’t as crazy as it might sound By Stephen Wilmot The old debate about whether electric cars should be powered […]
Dealers have cars and prices are stabilizing, but people still can’t buy a car. Here’s why
By Medora Lee | USA TODAY More cars are finally available and prices are leveling off, but buyers now face borrowing challenges that could keep them from getting a new ride. The […]
Why it’s impossible to get your car fixed this summer
A shortage of parts and technicians, more complex auto technology, and older cars on the road are creating a perfect storm; Ford and GM are concerned By Nora Eckert Ronnie Clendenin […]
Car insurance rates are soaring with little relief in sight
Regulators are starting to push back against premium increases of as much as 40 percent A 40 percent increase by Allstate in Georgia, a 32 percent rise sought by Nationwide […]
Automaker advocate urges EPA to ease ‘aggressive and arbitrary’ emissions rules
By Riley Beggin | Twitter: @rbeggin Washington — The leading advocacy group for car companies on Monday urged the Biden administration to “ease up” on proposed emissions rules that aim to push […]
The other green-energy grid crisis
A lack of transformers has led to a housing shortage, frequent power outages, and dependence on China By Allysia Finley Empty dirt lots are scattered across American cities where developers once […]