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Briefing: The First Practical Electric Car Built Looked Like A Giant Baby Carriage

Strategic angle: We tend to think of electric vehicles as a new invention, but the first electric cars are now well over 100 years old.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Iran War Begins To Ripple Through The Global Auto Industry

Strategic angle: The ongoing military action in the Middle East could seriously impact the global auto trade.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Rivian Is Discontinuing Its Entry 'Dual Standard' R1S And R1T

Strategic angle: Rivian says changes to its lineup are coming later this year.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Range Rover Sport Facelift Hides Its Changes In Plain Sight

Strategic angle: A camouflaged 2027 Range Rover Sport prototype hints at exterior tweaks, while the rest remains under wraps.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Honda HR-V, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX, V8-Powered AMC Gremlin: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online

Strategic angle: "Amber, I thought Dopest was supposed to be about cool cars, why are you putting an HR-V into the list?"

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: The Rearview Mirror Wasn't Just Invented For Safety

Strategic angle: Most of us just take the rearview mirror for granted when driving, but it wasn't always there. The accessory was not originally created for safety.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Hyundai Elantra Driver Hires Chicago Detailer. Then He Looks Inside: ‘How Does It Get Like That?’

Strategic angle: 'Yeah he makin yu WORK for dat money.'

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'Insurance Says They Won’t Cover It': Woman Buys Smart Car. Then The Seat 'Explodes'

Strategic angle: 'You need to go straight to Mercedes...'

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: The 2026 Charger Just Got A Sub-Zero Color That Looks Different Every Time

Strategic angle: Dodge adds a tone-shifting Sub-Zero paint color to the Charger lineup as personalization expands.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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A reminder as oil prices spike: EVs are the #1 route to energy independence

Strategic angle: With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: ICE Is 'Hiding' Millions Of Dollars In New Trucks And SUVs As Agents Refuse To Drive Them

Strategic angle: Officers express reluctance to use new vehicles, raising questions about resource management.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Volkswagen Plans Up To 50,000 Job Cuts After Profits Fell Off A Cliff

Strategic angle: Tariffs, China competition and EV headaches push VW into cost-cutting mode

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Back From The Supposed Dead: Electric Porsche Cayman And Boxster Are Apparently Still Coming

Strategic angle: There are still plenty of things we don't know about the cars, especially when it comes to performance figures and launch specifics.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Flight Diverted, Muslim Passenger Removed Due to 'Misunderstanding' Over Ramadan Prayer Reminder

Strategic angle: An FBI spokesperson confirmed no credible threat was posed by the passenger, who was removed after a phone timer sounded.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Chrysler Just Replaced Its Cheapest Minivan

Strategic angle: Chrysler ditches the budget-friendly Voyager for a new (and slightly pricier) Pacifica LX trim.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: New Alpine A110 Staying Electric, But There's A Gas Backup Plan

Strategic angle: Alpine CEO Philippe Krief emphasizes the company's commitment to electric vehicles while preparing for future alternatives.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Audi's New RS3 Honors The Legendary Five-Cylinder Engine

Strategic angle: With a coilover suspension and lots of carbon fiber, the RS3 Competition Limited might be Audi's five-cylinder sendoff.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: Renault's R-Space Lab Has A Built-In Alcohol Detector

Strategic angle: The concept previews Renault models coming from 2030.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 2027 Chevy Bolt EV Charging Test Proves GM Understood The Assignment

Strategic angle: The new Bolt EV delivers a huge charging boost compared to its predecessor, and shows that small EVs can go the distance.

editorial-staff Mar 10

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Briefing: 'Credit Karma Is Nuts': Man Goes To Dealership To Buy A New Kia. Then The Car Salesman Realizes He Uses Credit Karma

Strategic angle: "I can't understand how you said you it was a 650 on Credit Karma."

editorial-staff Mar 10