Automotive Industry
GM’s Secret Plan: How Your Next Car Will Nickel-and-Dime You For Features It Already Has
From pay-per-use horsepower boosts to hidden data sales, GM and other automakers are quietly transforming cars into digital cash cows. Discover the dark side of software-defined vehicles—and how to opt out before it’s too late.
Why Open-Source Car Software Will Never Happen (And Why That's Dangerous)
Modern cars are no longer just machines—they’re locked-down computers on wheels. From encrypted firmware to paywalled repairs, automakers are eroding consumer rights. Discover how proprietary software is killing the right to repair and what it means for the future of car ownership.
Musk Promised Robotaxis — But Tesla’s FSD Can’t Even Turn Left
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving promises a hands-free future — but behind the hype lies a dangerous gap between marketing and reality. This deep-dive exposes the risks, lawsuits, and regulatory failures surrounding FSD.
How GM’s Secret CATL Deal Could Reshape America’s EV Landscape
General Motors is quietly shifting to cheaper LFP batteries in a bid to dominate the affordable EV race. From its CATL-backed supply chain to the revived Chevy Bolt, discover how GM’s battery strategy could make—or break—its electric future. Will this move undercut Tesla and Chinese automakers, or will geopolitical risks and union tensions derail the plan?
20 Forgotten Prototypes That Could Have Changed Automotive History
From Ford's atomic-powered Nucleon to Chrysler's turbine engine and Volkswagen's secret hybrid, explore 20 forgotten car prototypes that were decades ahead of their time. These groundbreaking concepts promised to reshape transportation—so why did they vanish? Uncover the stories of ambition, innovation, and missed opportunities in automotive history.
The 12 Weirdest Marketing Stunts That Actually Sold Cars
From Tesla’s Roadster in space to Van Damme’s epic truck splits, discover 12 of the wildest car marketing stunts that didn’t just go viral—they actually sold cars. Buckle up for creativity at its most outrageous!
The Government Is Coming For Your Mods – And You’re Helping Them
How the EPA’s crackdown on modified exhausts, ECU tuning, and aftermarket parts is killing car culture. Learn about emissions laws, snitch incentives, and the surveillance tech eroding automotive freedom.
OBD-II Is A Joke – Real Mechanics Use A Vacuum Gauge And A Screwdriver
Is OBD-II killing real car repair skills? Many mechanics blindly trust scanners, replacing parts instead of diagnosing issues. Learn why a $20 vacuum gauge solves problems that $5,000 scan tools can’t—and how the best technicians still use both.
Why Mechanics Hate Tesla Owners (And They’re Right To)
Tesla promised a maintenance-free future, but mechanics know the truth: EVs still break. From battery failures to suspension woes, discover why Tesla owners and repair shops are locked in a culture war over who’s to blame when things go wrong.
Stop Butchering Survivors: The Dark Side Of The Restomod Boom
The restomod trend is destroying irreplaceable classic cars in the name of 'improvement.' Learn why cutting up survivors erases automotive history—and why originality is the future of collecting.
The Automaker Wars No One Talks About: Niche Competitions In Weird Segments
Discover the auto industry's weirdest wars—from slowest cars to amphibious vehicles and fake manuals. These bizarre rivalries prove carmakers will compete over anything.
Why ‘Built, Not Bought’ Is the Most Toxic Mentality In Car Culture
Does ‘built, not bought’ define a real car enthusiast? Spoiler: No. From privilege to hypocrisy, we explore why this mentality alienates newcomers and why car culture thrives when we respect all forms of passion.