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The Car Nobody Wants: Why the Audi A3 Has Been Sitting on Lots for 936 Days

While Toyota can't keep a Camry on the lot for more than 30 days, Audi dealers are staring at A3s that have been gathering dust since 2022. The math is brutal—and it tells a bigger story about what Americans actually want.

Marcus ChenDecember 9, 20246 min read
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The 46% Crash: What Happens When EV Incentives Disappear Overnight

When the federal EV tax credit expired, battery-electric vehicle sales didn't just dip—they cratered. From 11.3% market share to 5.9% in thirty days. Here's what it means for the electric future.

Sarah OkonkwoDecember 6, 20247 min read
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How Toyota Became the Only Automaker That Matters

Stellantis has 130+ days of inventory. Toyota has 18. The gap between winners and losers in the American car market has never been wider—and it's getting worse.

James WhitfieldDecember 4, 20248 min read
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The Stellantis Meltdown: How Jeep, Ram, and Dodge Lost America

Stellantis went from automotive darling to industry cautionary tale in 12 months. With 100,000+ unsold Grand Wagoneers and a CEO shown the door, the parent company of America's workhorse brands is fighting for survival.

David ParkDecember 1, 20246 min read
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The Golden Age of Three-Row SUVs: Why Your Next Family Car Might Be the Best One Ever Made

A decade ago, three-row SUVs were compromises—cramped third rows, clumsy handling, mediocre interiors. That era is over. Today's family haulers are genuinely excellent, and the competition has never been fiercer.

Elena RodriguezDecember 2, 20247 min read