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The Future of Car Buying: Why “Direct-to-Consumer” is More Complicated Than You Think

Aug 14, 2025

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Published By

Josh Logan

in Deep Dives

For over a century, the process of buying a new car in America has remained fundamentally unchanged: you go to a branded, independently-owned franchise dealership. It’s a model protected by a complex web of state laws and woven into the fabric of every local economy. But for the first time, a real challenger has emerged:…
Recalls by the Numbers: A Mid-Year Look at a Carmaker’s Toughest Metric

Aug 2, 2025

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Published By

Josh Logan

in Automotive Data

The 2025 mid-year recall analysis highlights significant disparities in automakers’ recall-to-sales ratios. Ford leads with 127.9%, indicating severe quality issues, while Tesla’s over-the-air recalls mitigate customer inconvenience. In contrast, Toyota and Honda maintain lower ratios of 20.0% and 18.7%, suggesting effective quality control. These figures emphasize auto industry safety challenges.