Philip Uwaoma
Philip Uwaoma is the founder of Cars and Horsepower. He is a passionate gearhead and automotive journalist whose work has appeared on various outlets, including HotCars, AutoQuarterly, and The Autopian.
The ZDX's Fatal Flaw: Why Going All-Electric Was a Strategic Blunder
With discounts reaching $30,000, the Acura ZDX was bleeding money. Discover why the decision to go all-electric, not weak demand, led to its shocking cancellation and what it means for the EV transition.
Solid-State Batteries Get the Hype, But What if the Biggest Breakthrough EVs Need Isn't the Battery?
Solid-state batteries get all the hype, but are EV motors the real bottleneck? Explore the efficiency, supply chain, and thermal challenges holding back the next stage of electric mobility.
The Quiet Revolution in the Salvage Yard: Why "Buy It Now" is Shaking Up the Wrecked Car Business
The traditional salvage auction is being disrupted. Explore how Direct Buy channels, driven by aging cars and EV complexity, are creating a faster, more global market for totaled vehicles and what it means for insurers, buyers, and platforms like Copart.
No More Emissions Reporting: A Turning Point for the Auto Industry
The EPA’s plan to end greenhouse gas reporting could reshape the auto industry, weakening emissions rules, slowing EV growth, and raising global risks.
More Cars Are Being Written Off — Here’s What’s Driving It
Total-loss frequency is climbing as EVs, ADAS, and falling used-car values push more vehicles to the scrapyard. Discover what this means for insurers, repair shops, and salvage auctions.
Flipper Zero, Car Thieves, and a Brewing Security Crisis: What’s Really Going On?
Flipper Zero is at the center of car theft fears—but is it the culprit or are weak keyless systems to blame? A deep dive into the hype, risks, and regulatory fight.
The ‘90s Gave Us Perfection—Here Are Its Greatest Cars
Discover the 10 coolest cars of the early 1990s, from the Mazda RX-7 to the legendary McLaren F1. Relive the golden age of analog driving, turbocharged JDM icons, and raw supercars that defined an era.
Why Apple’s Car Failed Before It Even Launched (And What It Means For Tech Giants In Auto)
Apple’s secretive Project Titan aimed to revolutionize the auto industry—but collapsed in 2024. Discover the three fatal mistakes tech giants make in automotive and why Sony’s partnership with Honda might be the only way forward.
How To Opt Out Of Your Car’s Surveillance State (Before It’s Too Late)
Modern cars are spy hubs on wheels, tracking your location, conversations, and behavior. Discover the shocking truth about automotive data harvesting and the steps you can take to protect your privacy before it’s too late.
Car Hacking Is the Next Big Cyber Threat – And Nobody’s Ready
Modern cars now contain up to 650 million lines of code—making them prime targets for hackers. From ransomware attacks to remote-controlled brakes, discover why your car is more vulnerable than ever and how to protect yourself.
The Big Lie Of ‘Green’ EVs: Why Your Tesla Is Worse For The Environment Than You Think
Your ‘green’ Tesla hides a dirty secret: lithium mining, water depletion, and child labor fuel the EV revolution. Is electric mobility just resource colonialism rebranded? The shocking truth behind zero-emission lies.
The Bomb That Echoed in Silence: Why America, Not Israel, Struck Iran
A deep dive into Operation Midnight Hammer: How America’s B-2 stealth bomber delivered the GBU-57 MOP to Iran’s nuclear facilities—bypassing air defenses, defying physics, and reshaping Middle East deterrence. Why Israel couldn’t pull the trigger, and what this means for future warfare.