by Phil Jackson | May 27, 2026
If you’ve noticed the spiking prices at the pump lately, unfortunately it doesn’t stop at gasoline. Wholesale motor oil prices are rising rapidly, and industry executives are warning of imminent shortages caused by the war with Iran. Here’s...
by Phil Jackson | Feb 10, 2026
Pretty much the only place in the world where Chinese cars haven’t made inroads is the US. Between tariffs and a ban on software systems controlled by Chinese companies, China has been effectively shut out of the American market. China is the largest vehicle exporter...
by Phil Jackson | Oct 2, 2025
Volvo Cars has reached a major milestone, delivering its one millionth plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in September. The achievement highlights the brand’s progress toward full electrification while maintaining strong demand for hybrids as a bridge to that future. Plug-in...
by Phil Jackson | Aug 21, 2025
Despite sharing similar cars, roads, and driving habits, the U.S. and Canada are moving in opposite directions when it comes to traffic safety. From 2011 to 2021, U.S. road deaths climbed 33%, reaching more than 43,000 annually. Over the same period, Canada cut...
by Phil Jackson | Aug 6, 2025
Did you ever start to take a turn in a car – thinking the path is clear – and suddenly jam on the brakes because a pedestrian or cyclist appeared out of the ether? The culprit probably is the A‑pillar: the structural post on either side of your windshield. Though it...
by Phil Jackson | May 16, 2025
Really interesting fact: no OEM imported more cars into the United States last year than General Motors. Not even Toyota. Toyota still generates a larger percentage of its sales overall (51.4%), but GM brought into America 1.23 million vehicles from other nations,...
