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Quick Take: 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show
There has been plenty written lately about the future of auto shows, and what they mean—or don’t mean—to automakers and consumers in today’s frantic, online, instant-gratification-fueled world. I’m pleased to report that, while several automakers skipped this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, it was an altogether entertaining and educational experience. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be the singular item outside the show’s control: the rain. THE SHOW ITSELF It was
Adam Bernard
Nov 275 min read


News Roundup: Nov 24, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/K4Aofl5Da1g?si=gIhIPK3E7ZFIhIzq Jeep Recon Goes Live The production version of Jeep’s electric offroad EV was revealed over three years after it was first shown to the public—and doesn’t appear to have changed, with sales starting early next year. It will launch with the high-end Moab variant at $65,000, with more affordable models to follow. Sales start in North America, with other markets to follow. It shares its STLA Large architecture
Adam Bernard
Nov 257 min read


News Roundup: Oct 28, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/t7OSZXkQXWU Toyota’s ‘Baby’ Land Cruiser Just in time for the original Land Cruiser’s 75th anniversary, Toyota will launch the long-rumored Land Cruiser FJ--a spiritual successor to the Tacoma-based FJ Cruiser--next year. There had been some speculation (fueled by the electric Compact Cruiser concept shown in 2022) that this new product might be an electrified BFI entry, but that’s definitely not the case. Underneath is Toyota’s 21-year-o
Adam Bernard
Oct 284 min read


News Roundup: Sept 22, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/Kuw0j88JyzE TOYOTA’S NEW BZ7 FLAGSHIP Originally shown as a concept in Shanghai, Toyota’s electric...
Adam Bernard
Sep 235 min read


Hyundai Investor 2025 Wrapup
Hyundai’s annual Investor Day brings significant news around product, technology, and powertrain… Retains 2030 global sales target of...
Adam Bernard
Sep 182 min read


News Roundup: Sept 17, 2025
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/tIGIUlPeu2M Although I was fortunate to attend IAA in Munich two years ago, this year I watched all...
Adam Bernard
Sep 181 min read


THe GM-Hyundai Partnership: A Closer Look
GM and Hyundai have finally announced more details on what they plan to collaborate on--and the list is notable for both what's included...
Adam Bernard
Aug 72 min read


News Roundup: July 14, 2025
See the video here: https://youtu.be/fNFGQyN2FkM Bentley's New Electric Concept Bentley's made no secret of the fact that they are...
Adam Bernard
Jul 154 min read
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