Ferrari's First EV Isn't $80,000 Cheaper. It's a Test of What the Badge Is Worth
The $80,000 "discount" is Italian VAT, and the US premium is mostly tariffs. The real story is an electric Ferrari priced $122,190 above the V12 Purosangue.
The $80,000 "discount" is Italian VAT, and the US premium is mostly tariffs. The real story is an electric Ferrari priced $122,190 above the V12 Purosangue.
Analysis · Safety
The fix for 105,794 Land Cruisers is a clamp. The worrying part is that owners reported the failure in January and NHTSA's defect office shaped the recall.
Analysis · EVs
Rivian's jump to second place is a fleet story: vans supplied 97% of its growth, while sales of its consumer models rose just 2%.
Analysis · Safety
The first complaint about stuck F-Series speedometers reached Ford in January 2025. The recall came 20 months later, and the fix won't arrive before December.
Analysis · Pricing
Both brands sold their 2027 changes as electrification. The real story is that the cheapest version of each car is gone, a price increase by subtraction.
Analysis · Industry
GM's third-quarter profit jump is mostly a missing EV write-off. The real growth came from pickup margins, and the 2027 Silverado's higher prices are what the $20 billion buyback rests on.
Analysis · Pricing
New York's case against CarGurus shows a deal badge that ignores mandatory fees measures listing format, not price. I expect out-the-door ratings to become the norm.
News
Porsche’s Electric Future: Saying Goodbye to Combustion Engines.
News · One-Off
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
News · Jeep
Discover why Jeep’s premium pricing strategy is affecting sales of the Wrangler and Gladiator, with steep costs for automatic transmissions.
News · Two Years On
Ford's EV sales rose 61% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2026 they fell 41% to 9,746, the F-150 Lightning was gone, and the Maverick Hybrid set a record.
News · Mercedes-Benz
Discover the epitome of automotive luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach SL. Featuring bespoke enhancements, powerful engines, and exquisite interiors that redefine the roadster experience.
News · Land Rover
Meet the Land Rover Defender OCTA, featuring a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and cutting-edge off-road enhancements, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
News · Two Years On
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Mazda
Exclusive features await, including a unique paint option and enhanced performance upgrades.
News
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks Speed Record with 27.83-second Sprint from 0-400-0 km/h, Outperforming Regera’s Previous Record.
News · Spy Shots Revisited
In July 2024 camouflaged prototypes hinted at a Neue Klasse-style X5. BMW revealed it on June 30, 2026, with gas, plug-in and electric versions from $69,800.
News · Two Years On
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
News · Ford
Ford confirms the all-electric Capri coupe-crossover will debut on July 10, built on VW’s MEB platform.