Why I’ve long admired Toyota and argue that what’s good for the Japan-based automaker is good for America.
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The Mocking of a Cybertrucker’s Manhood
The Center for Automotive Safety recently questioned the manhood of anyone who would buy Elon Musk’s Cybertruck because it weighs some 6,000 pounds. CAS was stereotyping in its assumption that only insecure men would be attracted to a monster electric pickup.
Turns out the most famous driver of GM’s EV Hummer, which weighs more than 9,000 pounds, is a woman.
GM Mary Barra’s $10 Billion Smash-and-Grab
There was once a maxim holding that what was good for GM was good for America. Under the leadership of CEO Mary Barra, GM has come to embody all that’s wrong with America.
The Humility of JB Straubel and RJ Scaringe
To understand why GM and Ford have failed so miserably adopting to the EV world, appreciating the personalities and business approaches of Tesla co-founder JB Straubel and Rivian founder RJ Scaringe is a good starting point.
GM Mary Barra’s ‘Driverless’ Cruise Debacle
GM CEO Mary Barra is going to need all her corporate Houdini skills to escape culpability for her multi-billion dollars ‘driverless’ taxi Cruise disaster.
In Defense of Deserving Billionaires
UAW president Shawn Fain is mistaken saying billionaires should not exist. He should make a distinction as to how some of America’s ultra-rich made their fortunes.
Mary Barra’s Kick to Jim Farley’s EV Cojones
If Ford CEO Jim Farley’s movements seem labored these days, it’s because he’s reeling from a potentially devastating blow GM CEO Mary Barra has dealt to his EV aspirations.
“The Donald” vs. “Comrade Bernie” MI Showdown
If Donald Trump makes good on his plans to visit Detroit next week to schmooze striking auto workers, he will be facing Sen. Bernie Sanders’ formidable UAW surrogates and Ford Motor Co., a corporation that openly supports keeping him out of office.
Delta’s Giant FU to its Frequent Flyers
My contrarian take on Delta’s controversial revamping of its SkyMiles rewards program.
UAW Exposes America’s Corporate Oligarchy
If I was a member of America’s rarefied CEO club, the UAW strike would have me awfully worried.