As a relatively new market within the U.S. automotive segment, major and frequent EV shifts are commonplace. That remains the case midway through 2026, as a sharp decline in EV sales (some are even calling it a collapse) has led to questions about which automakers are best positioned for an uncertain path ahead. I’ve written […]
Category: Future
The Paywall on Wheels: When In-Car Subscriptions Go Too Far
Buying a car used to be a simple transaction. You might do some haggling at the dealership and sign a mountain of paperwork, but at least you left with the certainty that you owned every component of the vehicle you just purchased. However, as time goes on, a car sale is becoming less about owning […]
The EV Rollback: What Brands Are Cutting EV Plans and Turning Back to ICE?
An EV revolution has been trumpeted for decades, but while Asia and Europe jumped in headfirst, America is still having trouble dipping its toes in the water. After an initial surge in market share, EVs have slowed and even stalled, making up just 7.4% of total vehicles as of June 2025, according to CarEdge. The […]
5 Tech Features in the 2026 Kia EV4 That Make Driving Easier
As we edge closer to a future dominated by EVs, Kia is stepping up with the EV4, its first global EV sedan. Arriving at a Kia dealer near you in early 2026, it’s packed with innovations designed to make your drive safer, smarter, and downright easier. Building on the success of models like the EV6 […]
Satisfying Shift or Supercar Sacrilege: Could the C9 Corvette Be Electrified?
In 1953, General Motors saw its sales in a bit of a decline. It was being left in the dust of European sports cars like the Aston Martin DB2, which had taken the idea of a fun, unique, and relatively affordable driving experience to an unprecedented level. GM’s solution was a fiery coupe named after […]
What Brands Currently Offer Robotaxis, and Where?
I wrote about robotaxis for AutoInfluence earlier this year, but given how quickly the sector is evolving, it’s no surprise major news would soon pop up again. On June 22, Tesla officially jumped into the autonomous taxi arena, rolling out its service to select riders in Austin, Texas. Founder Elon Musk promised the service would […]
Why Haven’t Robotaxis Taken Over the US Yet?
Ever since development began on autonomous vehicles, speculation has run rampant about the rise of self-driving taxis, more popularly known as robot taxis or robotaxis. In 2017, outlets from the Wall Street Journal to Forbes were predicting robotaxis and other self-driving vehicles would soon lead to the end of car ownership in big cities. More […]
Jeep Chooses to Play It Safe With BEVs
Some days, it feels like it’s never been harder to know what’s going on with the auto industry. Between numerous press releases, all sorts of talking heads weighing in on issues, and a seemingly infinite number of videos with click-bait titles and descriptions, trying to know what’s actually happening can seem impossible. Effectively, you can […]
Kia’s Truck History and Future
Kia has never had much of a presence in the pickup segment, at least in the US. But when it comes to the South Korean brand’s home soil, it’s a whole different story. From an early T-600 “sambari” or “ three-footed vehicle” to the K-Series trucks that are a part of everyday life in Southeast […]
What Does Jeep’s Electric Future Look Like?
Ready or not, the electrified future of the auto industry is on its way—each year is making this clearer, though there are still plenty of infrastructure issues that need to be figured out to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership everything it should be. As that happens, however, car companies are blazing a trail with new […]
As Manufacturers Dive Into EVs, What Brand and Model Names Are Going to Last?
The automotive world continues to drive headlong into the world of electric vehicles. Although the growth rate has slowed a bit in the last year, the EV market share continues to grow. In 2023, about 25% of all new cars sold globally were EVs, with individual countries reaching as high as 90%. As such, more […]
Ford’s Future EVs: What’s Coming Next?
Electric vehicles are rapidly becoming a big part of the automotive landscape. Despite EV sales growth cooling off a little bit in recent months, a record 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2023, representing a record 7.6% of total vehicle sales. Plenty of new EV models have been introduced in the past […]
Features of the Future: What’s Coming Soon to a Vehicle Near You?
Vehicle technology is constantly moving forward. We remember when a CD player in a car was considered groundbreaking. Now, we’ve blown so far past this point that, according to the most recent estimates, nearly half of all vehicles have ditched the onboard CD player in favor of more advanced audio technology. The same can be […]
Is A.I. the Future of the Auto Industry?
Few technologies hold as much promise- or instill as much trepidation- as artificial intelligence (A.I.). Perfect for fulfilling menial tasks that would bore a human worker to tears, A.I. has the potential to transform the world we live in, and the automotive sector is no exception. From prototyping new models and training autonomous driving systems […]
Caterham Project V Could Change EVs Forever
How many model names can you recall which originated before 1960 and are still in use today? I can think of nine (read to the end for my answers), and only one of them has been a marque’s sole offering for the duration. The Caterham Seven is a direct evolution of the original Lotus Seven […]
What to Expect From the Next-Generation Chevy Malibu
The Chevrolet Malibu has been a staple on the North American market since its return to the market in the late 1990s; however, rumors began flying in recent years that the model would soon be discontinued. GM’s decision to retire sedans from Buick and phase out the Impala in 2020 sparked speculation that the ninth […]
Constantly Looking Forward: The Secret to Honda Innovation
It’s easy to look at younger automakers like Tesla and notice their ingenuity and impact on the industry. Tesla’s bravado is well known, with the company defying tradition by sidestepping dealerships and relying on a direct-to-consumer business model. Moreover, the company doesn’t believe in outsourcing, keeping everything in-house and often facing criticism for slow production […]
Honda Concept Cars We Wish Were in Production
Every automotive brand has a branch that conceptualizes what the future of the industry could look like. Researchers and designers adopt the challenge of conceiving new and interesting vehicles that will hopefully align with the next generation’s values and goals. Often, these concept cars are shown at specialized shows and are then hidden away—the best […]
These Three Unique Honda Vehicles Are Coming to a Dealership Near You
Honda’s slated arrivals for 2023 and 2024 will continue the tradition of upholding Honda’s reputation for developing reliable, high-performance vehicles, but they’ll also be bringing a bit of spice to the lineup with new or updated designs, alternate powertrain offerings, and a slew of sought-after features sure to please even the pickiest driver. It’s always […]
Soybeans, Farmers, and Ford: Innovation at its Finest
Ford is looking to the future and making it easy for every Ford dealer across the country to usher its customers into a new era of innovation and ingenuity. For many, this future is electrified and starts with SUVs like the 2022 Mustang Mach-E, which bears the nameplate of a sports car legend. It continues […]