China makes more cars than it needs!

Issue 79

Hello!

We want to extend our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the fires. Here are several links where you can help. 

Key Takeaways

Don’t have much time? Here’s the summary of what we’re talking about:

1. China’s overproduction: China has produced more cars than it needs, and this could have ramifications globally 

2. Buying a new car in 2025: Here are two reasons why buying a new car in 2025 makes more sense than buying a used one

3. Award-winning cars that are unexpected: NACTOY released its cars of the year, and they’re surprising

4. Abandoned cars litter LA streets: as fires rage on, people are dumping their cars

5. Best cars for horse trailers: if you’re into horses, here are the best vehicles for you

6. Do you actually read this? We’re updating our newsletter in 2025, and we’d love to know if these takeaways are valuable for you. If so, simply reply with a YES or NO.

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• NASCAR could have 41 drivers. Why does it matter? It highlights a critical aspect of NASCAR’s rulebook

• These new cars are making a splash in 2025

• Speaking of new, this is what technology promises, from AI assistance to holograms

• These were the best-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs in 2024, but are we really surprised?

• These reasons justify why you should buy a new car in 2025

RECALLS

Let’s discuss this week’s recalls

• Tesla recalls 239,000 vehicles over this critical camera issue

• New and recalled: the 2025 Nissan Kicks has a software issue

Video of the week

What’s the best sports car to start with (at every level)?

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IN THE KNOW

China makes more cars than it needs

It’s no surprise (to anyone) that China’s production has grown exponentially. As the world pushes towards electrification, the Asian giant has taken control of certain regions, such as Africa and Latin America. 

It’s also taken a stronghold on Mexico and many European countries.

At the same time, other nations, such as the US and those in Western Europe, are looking for ways to keep these vehicles off the market. 

Thus, China has a dilemma. In 2024 alone, the country produced 22.4 million from 150 active brands.

Yet, nobody buys them.

2025 could signal a shakeup in China’s automotive industry, possibly with global repercussions. 

Dive deep into this complex situation with the following article, and let us know what you think! 

Abandoned cars after fires

LA County has significantly suffered from the fires. Authorities rush to quell the flames and save as many people as possible. 

This is a crisis unlike any we’ve seen before. Thus, many weren’t prepared. 

A consequence of such a rapidly escalating crisis was that many abandoned their cars.

While this might seem only an inconvenience, it presents authorities with another massive challenge. Read more about this crisis in the link below. 

These are the Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year winners. 

The Detroit Auto Show is one of America’s biggest car shows. For decades, it has been an essential compass for the industry. 

At the same time, it’s also a perfect moment to look back on the previous year and analyze how the sector behaved.

This helps experts find the winners of categories such as the Car of the Year, Truck of the Year, and Utility of the Year (known as NACTOY). 

This year’s winners are out, and we were more than surprised. Chances are you hadn’t thought of these, but they make sense. 

Check out the winners and let us know what you think. 

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OUR THOUGHTS

Car subscriptions are now mainstream, so are they the future of driving?

Believe it or not, car subscriptions have existed for decades (think of OnStar and the like), but not at our current level. As strange as it may seem to car fans, subscriptions are now a given. 

However, this raises many questions, and it got us thinking. Will we reach a point where we can’t start a car and drive unless we pay a subscription?

Our article covers what could become a $100 billion industry and how it could affect us.

Check it out and let us know what you think by hitting REPLY. 

BEST AND WORST

Are you thinking about towing a horse trailer? Here are the best SUVs for the job

Towing anything can be challenging, yet towing a fully loaded horse trailer is even harder.

So, you want the best vehicle for the job. 

Fortunately, the market is expanding, so you can find more candidates.

Every company has an SUV option, and most of them have seen an increase in towing capacity. 

So, in this article, we cover the best SUVs you can buy for towing horse trailers.

Not only that, but we’ve tried to include one in every budget. So, chances are there’s one for you!

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

Can you hose down an engine?

Check out this video:

Is he wrong. or is he right? (BTW, the comments are hilarious).

Pressure washing an engine is a significant gamble, and chances are you shouldn’t do it.

However, what if you don’t take it to the extreme?

Can you hose down an engine? 

We answer this question and much more in this article.

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