You guys I can see a big Russian thing from my hotel 👀
Robby DeGraff
@robbydegraffap.bsky.social
Manager of Product and Consumer Insights at AutoPacific waxing lyrical about cars and data. Skier, dog dad, husband, shameless nerd. Wisconsin is home. Be humble, be kind. Peep our automotive research: www.autopacific.com My blog: www.carswithrobby.blog
A UK study found that telling potential SUV buyers that those vehicles directly result in higher fatalities for pedestrians, cyclists and children had zero effect on their decision to buy them. What does work? Financial penalties: Increased fees, taxes, parking. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
SUV buyers undeterred by warnings of risk to pedestrians, UK study finds
Exclusive: Research suggests financial penalties necessary if number of large vehicles on roads is to be reduced
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The CRJ900 is the first-gen Nissan Rogue (with a groaning CVT) of the air.
Craig Cole and I had a great conversation with Recurrent CEO Scott Case for the GreenCars podcast about the EV data they collect and how much they've learned about the real life span of batteries. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nesp...
Is a Used EV ACTUALLY a Smart Buy? | Podcast
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What is the automotive equivalent of the Boeing 717?
Today begins a busy month of work travel, starting with 10 days spent throughout Canada for a big market research project for a client. I can’t share exactly what and who were conducting fieldwork for, but this setup will pretty much be my “office” for the next 1.5 weeks. Here we go!
Fun fact: the Defender is my favorite vehicle on sale today.
Bring a Trailer@bringatrailer.bsky.social · yesterday2021 Land Rover Defender 90 P400 First Edition at No Reserve
Michael Leiters says the delayed electric Boxster and Cayman remain in development as the brand works to attract new buyers.
Porsche CEO Confirms The Electric 718 Is Still Coming
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters confirms the electric 718 Boxster and Cayman are still coming—possibly toward the end of 2025—as it looks to attract new buyers.
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Appears as if Lucid had a decent Q2 per its earnings report: -Sold 3,953 vehicles (📈 19% YoY). -Built 4,774 vehicles (📈 24% YoY), focus on lean inventory to free up cash. -Revenue of $405 million (📈 56% YoY). -Midsize (Cosmos) currently in validation. -Saudi Arabia plant inching closer to go-time.
Toyota is expecting to sell more than 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time.
Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance
It’s now expecting to sell more than 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time.
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You know which car a Spider-Man ad won't show up on the infotainment display? A Slate.
This would *infuriate* me if I bought a brand-new vehicle, especially a BMW, and was subjected to ads on my own touchscreen.
852dude@852dude.bsky.social · 2d agoThis sucks ass. When I start my car I want to be able to put my foot on the pedal and drive off. I dont want to watch an ad. A distracting ad. Right in the middle of my console. Again. This sucks ass.
NEW: Elon Musk clearly hates talking about Tesla's stagnant car biz these days so @russellbrandom.bsky.social and I mapped out just how much it's taken a back seat on the company's earnings calls. Musk now spends half or more of his time talking about AI & robotics: techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/e...
Toyota lifts annual forecast despite Q1 profit drop on weak China sales reut.rs/3Sbt3EU
Toyota lifts annual forecast despite Q1 profit drop on weak China sales
Toyota on Tuesday raised its annual operating profit forecast by 13% to reflect a weaker yen — the upward revision coming despite reporting a fifth consecutive quarterly earnings decrease on slumping sales in China.
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Was in Finland last summer. Did see windmills. Did not lose my shirt.
The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 2d agoTrump: "When I see what's happening to Europe it's very sad to me. They have a problem with immigration. They have a problem with energy. You have windmills all over the place. Windmills, you lose your shirt."
The pint-sized electric pickup is just 152 inches long, yet its makers claim it can hold its own against industry heavyweights.
Telo Says Its Tiny EV Truck Can Tow More Than A Base Ford F-150
The pint-sized electric pickup is just 152 inches long, yet its makers claim it can hold its own against industry heavyweights.
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🚨 Folks! This week we'll be sharing some preliminary data from AutoPacific's latest 2026 Future Attribute Demand Study (or FADS), starting with a list of this year's top 15 most-wanted features among new vehicle shoppers. Stay tuned.
“.. The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money laundering concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump's family business.” @reuters.com $COF www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
SCOOP: Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also is finally delivering its first e-bikes next week, after slogging through months of unspecified supply chain problems. techcrunch.com/2026/07/31/r...
Exclusive: Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays | TechCrunch
Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a "vehicle" company, and has plans to make four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon.
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In this episode (recorded live!): • Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed • Ford partners with Geely for Europe • Global EV sales hit new record Plug in and get up to speed! ⚡️🚗🏁 youtube.com/watch?v=YuMh...
Mercedes GLA EV Revealed: The US Won't Get This $47,000 CUV for a Year
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Also...as I get caught up on all of the automotive industry news and happenings I missed over the past eight days, I have thoughts on things...
Well, we're back home from our extended vacation in the greater Seattle area. I'm already missing that gorgeous, fresh corner of the country dearly and want to move there. Any immediate difference I noticed upon landing back in Chicago and driving home to Wisconsin? The dramatic scarcity of EVs.
I have sold the stocks that were in the hedge fund and which you were probably hoping for returns Forgive me they were leveraged so high and so un-hedged
