Guest Commentary

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Guest commentary: The mobility landscape in 2025
The lines between ride-sharing, delivery services, public transportation and personal mobility are becoming increasingly fluid.
7 reasons why consumer lending is ready for an overhaul
New lending models from companies such as Lendbuzz see borrowers as “more than just a score,” analyzing thousands of data points to determine creditworthiness.
Guest commentary: Automakers face key operating challenges that require dealer buy-in to navigate
Automakers need to leave the selling to the 100-year-old-plus franchised dealer base and work on rationalizing their cost structures and manufacturing footprints in line with demand levels for a market with a $48,000 average transaction price.
In our opinion: Industry must not let Cruise setback derail autonomous ambitions
General Motors was right to give up on Cruise. But the industry would be wrong to give up on autonomous vehicles.
In our opinion: No quick fix for Nissan, Infiniti woes
Nissan and Infiniti dealers need a factory partner that is not just trying to survive, but that can help them grow and invest in their own businesses with profitable product that can compete in the U.S. market.
In our opinion: Carlos Tavares’ fall shows limits of brilliance
An increasingly insurmountable rift had developed between Stellantis’ board and the man who had been widely respected as one of the most brilliant auto executives of his generation.

Leo Michael Cartoons

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Leo Michael cartoon: Cruise reclassified
General Motors' Cruise has abandoned its robotaxi plans.
Leo Michael cartoon: Stellantis Santas
A CEO ousted, frustrated suppliers and dealers and reluctant buyers collide to make this a less-than-festive Christmas season for Stellantis.
Leo Michael cartoon: Jaguar rebrand
If Jaguar’s 'copy nothing' relaunch as a sophisticated electric vehicle brand falls flat on its face, it’s a good bet its rebranding campaign will get the blame.