The Mazda CX-70, a mid-size SUV that has been gaining attention for its smooth and refined turbocharged inline-six engine, has been a pleasant driving experience for the author. However, the decision to opt for the two-row configuration over the three-row CX-90 remains a puzzling choice. In a recent interview, General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson mentioned that the company is losing money on its electric vehicles but is profiting from gas-powered trucks and SUVs, which provides the financial flexibility to pursue long-term electric vehicle profitability. This strategy allows GM to incur short-term losses while setting itself up for future growth. In other news, Jaguar Land Rover's parent company, Tata Motors, reported a $386 million loss due to a six-week shutdown caused by a cyberattack. Ford saw a 5.3% decline in sales for the month of January, largely attributed to the demise of the Escape model. Volvo's Q4 profit plummeted 68% due ...
The Mazda CX-70, a mid-size SUV that has been gaining attention for its smooth and refined turbocharged inline-six engine, has been a pleasant driving experience for the author. However, the decision to opt for the two-row configuration over the three-row CX-90 remains a puzzling choice. In a recent interview, General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson mentioned that the company is losing money on its electric vehicles but is profiting from gas-powered trucks and SUVs, which provides the financial flexibility to pursue long-term electric vehicle profitability. This strategy allows GM to incur short-term losses while setting itself up for future growth.
In other news, Jaguar Land Rover’s parent company, Tata Motors, reported a $386 million loss due to a six-week shutdown caused by a cyberattack. Ford saw a 5.3% decline in sales for the month of January, largely attributed to the demise of the Escape model. Volvo’s Q4 profit plummeted 68% due to U.S. tariffs and a weaker Swedish krona. The Hyundai Kona Electric is no longer in production for 2026, but will return in 2027. In a surprising turn of events, the Toyota bZ proved to be one of the best-selling EVs in January.
Additionally, Ed Iskenderian, known as “The Camfather,” has passed away at the age of 104. Dario Franchitti, a former NASCAR driver, is making a comeback in a NASCAR truck after a 13-year hiatus.
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