Matt Posky

Whether we’re talking about the U.S. chicken tax, modern tariffs, or the last several decades of emissions rules, the pickup segment is beset on all sides by government influence. Some would even go so far as to call it overregulated — something which was arguably done to protect domestic automakers at the expense of the free market.

Since its launch, Ford has been constantly adjusting the Maverick lineup in a way that optimizes its profitability while meshing with customer tastes. This time around, it’s tweaking the engine options for the small truck and rejiggering pricing. While this is being framed by the automaker as a price reduction, it needs to be said that the starting MSRP for the Maverick has risen dramatically since the vehicle launched in 2022. Initially available at $22,500 (including destination)…

BMW is launching a fresh batch of active safety features as standard equipment as part of its pivot to “Neue Klasse” vehicles. Rather than focus exclusively on improved crash testing, the German brand wants to implement features that would have the car making more decisions for itself — including a system that would prevent the driver from opening their door until the vehicle deems it safe. This is largely being done to satisfy Europe’s updated New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tha…

China’s recent decision to recall millions of vehicles not only highlights safety concerns about recessed door handles but also problems associated with replacing any traditional mechanical system with electronically dependent alternatives.

China's recent decision to recall millions of vehicles not only highlights safety concerns about recessed door handles but also problems associated

Mitsubishi has finally revealed the all-new Pajero SUV in Japan, which presumably foreshadows the North American Montero — a vehicle that has been absent from our market for two decades.

I hope you get your wish, Matt.These changes can sometimes take a long, long time.

Stellantis is reportedly delaying production of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Hybrid and Ram 1500 REV once again. The former model was originally due to begin assembly last spring, while the latter is already about a year behind schedule. According to Automotive News, production of the Grand Wagoneer Hybrid is now likely to commence in November. Meanwhile, the Ram 1500 REV (previously known as the Ramcharger) is scheduled for assembly lines in April 2027. The alleged rationale is that th…

The new frontier of automotive surveillance appears to have arrived. Texas now has garbage trucks (and other vehicles) equipped with AI-powered cameras that are supposed to evaluate properties to determine which Dallas residents need to be issued government fines. As the trucks run their usual route, the system is supposed to be giving each lot scores — which determine what kind of action the city might take against the relevant property owners.

Volvo will be dropping the all-electric EX40 from its North American lineup next year, despite it and the rest of the 40-Series models being on the cusp of a global refresh. This decision comes after the automaker eliminated the similar EC40, opted against bringing the smaller EX30 EV to our market, and revised its own electrification targets. It would seem that EVs have not worked well for the brand. However, that is contingent largely upon where they’re being sold and how those sales are calculated.