Independent truckers are having a tough go in the oil-rich Permian Basin.  While company truck drivers are treated rather well, private owner-operators on both sides of the US/Mexican border tell a completely different story. 

Its not a car, truck or SUV, so what is IT exactly?  Its the Toyota Crown, now in its 16th generation and built by Toyota since 1955.  Listen to this podcast to learn more.

The auto industry recognizes that when it comes to EVs, a $25,000 sticker price is the sweet spot to attract consumers.  Jeep is vowing to introduce a new EV model at that price point later in the decade.  The question is whether they can actually pull it off.  Listen to this podcast to learn more. 

The name you need to remember is Issei Yamamoto.  He is the young Japanese AI Whiz Kid who started a self driving car company in 2021 to take on Tesla.  

Learn why and how the Federal Aviation Administration has dramatically stepped up its in person oversight of Boeing, and how it added years to the certification process for the company's newest commercial aircraft. 

Ultrafast EV charging is moving from the lab to the street!  Find out the latest on the current trends in ultrafast EV charging systems. 

Mazda is in the midst of remaking its product line into a compelling offering of stylish and sophisticated SUVs, while still keeping several of the long time favorites.  Is the formula working?  Check out this podcast. 

Vehicle to grid.  Known as V2G, its a potential solution to market demand as the number of EVs rise in the United States.  Toyota has teamed up with Pepco, a Maryland utility, to explore vehicle-to-grid technology with the aim of improving energy grid resilience and integrated renewable energy sources. 

Sugar.  Kids crave it, food companies add millions of tons of it to the groceries they produce, and often the population suffers because of an overabundance of it in our daily intake.  What if that doesn't have to be the case? 

This week, I review the 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T, the nameplate's first performance hybrid.  Based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, I spend a week with it to see how it stacks up.