They don’t. At all.

This. Bring back sidewalls (and lower the belt line as a bonus).

This.

Well-said. What is also missing from the article (other than facts/data), is how there are big car companies who aren’t slowing down no matter what we do politically: Tesla, Hyundai/Kia, and pick two or three of the best Chinese EV companies. We in the state can bicker all we want (and that’s part of the process).…

This. And since Fisker went public via a SPAC, they didn’t face the same critique as an IPO.

So much this. Bring back tire sidewalls.

Yup. The OEMs have a vareity of tradeoffs to make when choosing a factory tire.

Good points. A 1946 Willys Wagon has also entered the chat.

The Big 3 can say whatever they want. We get it: they have a profitable business model selling us Americans big trucks and SUVs that we seemingly can’t get enough of.

Well-said, sir. Thank you.

Thank you for this sane, balanced response.

It’s a little more nuanced than many articles suggest. 1. Rental car companies make a lot of money (or recoup money) off end-of-life sales. Yoyo-ing residuals makes it really hard to forecast that. 2. Also, rental car companies have leverage with repair shops and OEM Tier 1 parts suppliers. With Tesla, not so much.…

Yup. It’s like what we are teaching our kids. Pay attention. Plan ahead. Act. Adjust. Repeat.

I am in full support of regulations like safety, emissions, etc.

Yup. It’s like saying USPS/UPS/FedEx all reported lower shipments in January versus December.

6'6" here. The NC Miata is the only one I get in and out and safely drive. C’est la vie.

Some of us want the PHEV powertrain in a vehicle like the Grand Highlander. We currently have a Highlander (regular) Hybrid that is 95% station wagon and 5% off-roader including water crossings. Our family of five is outgrowing it.

Volvo Finance and its lease has entered the chat.

Came here for this. 1987 styling meets 2024 terrible outward visibility.

Outward visibility - the new luxury!