TechMobility Topics

Once the ultimate symbol of American luxury, Lincoln now faces an uncomfortable question: Does the legendary brand still have a reason to exist?

In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I take a hard look at Lincoln's place in today's fiercely competitive luxury vehicle market. From its storied history and prestigious reputation to its struggle for a distinctive identity, Lincoln faces challenges that go far beyond selling more SUVs.

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In a world obsessed with SUVs, does a traditional compact sedan still deserve a place in your driveway?

In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I get behind the wheel of the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta to see whether this longtime compact sedan favorite still delivers the practicality, driving enjoyment, and value that once made it a compelling choice.

I examine the Jetta's performance, driving modes, interior comfort, technology, and ever...

Once a recognizable player in the American automotive market, Mitsubishi now faces a critical question: Can it reinvent itself before consumers stop paying attention altogether?

In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I examine Mitsubishi's ambitious Momentum 2030 strategy, a plan designed to breathe new life into the struggling automaker through fresh products, expanded electrification, and stronger alliances with industry partners...

Imagine owning an electric vehicle that charges itself while sitting in your driveway—or even while you're driving down the highway. No charging station required for some of your daily trips. Science fiction? Maybe not.

During this episode of TechMobility Topics, I explore Aptera's unconventional solar-electric vehicle and its ambitious attempt to change how we think about transportation. With its futuristic three-wheel d...

Remember when Hyundai was the inexpensive alternative nobody took seriously? Those days are long gone.

In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I trace Hyundai's extraordinary transformation from a struggling newcomer in the American automotive market to a formidable global competitor challenging some of the industry's most established brands.

Through dramatic improvements in engineering, vehicle quality, design, and customer confiden...

For generations, owning a home was a cornerstone of the American Dream. But for millions of younger Americans, that dream is rapidly becoming financially out of reach.

For this episode of TechMobility Topics, I examine how skyrocketing home prices, stubborn mortgage rates, limited housing inventory, and the disappearance of affordable starter homes are creating enormous barriers for first-time buyers.

Even young professionals with st...

What if the next vehicle sent into a dangerous battlefield isn't a tank or armored personnel carrier, but a Ford F-250 pickup—with nobody behind the wheel?

In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I explore the U.S. Army's plans to test autonomous Ford F-250 pickups for high-risk military assignments. By adapting commercially available trucks with self-driving technology, the military could reduce soldiers' exposure to deadly s...

Diesel isn’t just another fuel at the pump. It’s one of the fuels that keeps the American economy moving. Trucks haul much of the nation’s freight, while diesel also powers equipment critical to agriculture, construction, and other industries.

In this TechMobility Topics segment, we examine why refining constraints and tightening diesel supplies can quickly become everybody’s problem. When fuel costs rise, tr...

What if a power-starved satellite didn’t have to rely entirely on its own solar panels? Wireless power beaming could eventually turn space itself into an energy network, transmitting electricity where and when spacecraft need it.

During this TechMobility Topics segment, we explore whether orbital power grids could support satellites, spacecraft, and potentially energy-hungry data centers in space. The concept could change how ...

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Touring EV wears a Subaru badge, but its family tree tells a much bigger story about how modern vehicles are developed and built.

In this TechMobility Topics segment, I get behind the wheel of the Trailseeker and explore its Toyota connections, shared EV architecture, and what platform sharing means for buyers. I also dig into what matters once the technology becomes your daily driver: its wagon-like prac...

A tariff can change an automaker’s manufacturing strategy almost overnight. Ford’s plan to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the U.S. puts a 52.5% tariff at the center of a much larger conversation about where America should build its vehicles.

In this TechMobility Topics segment, we look beyond the tariff itself to what reshoring can mean for manufacturing jobs, wages, suppliers, and the communities sur...

California is targeting something nearly every driver eventually has to buy: replacement tires. New efficiency standards are putting rolling resistance under the microscope, aiming to reduce the energy vehicles need just to keep moving.

In this TechMobility Topics segment, we examine how tire design can affect fuel economy and EV range, what lower rolling resistance could mean for drivers, and whether efficiency gains translate into...

Your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body. Emerging research on the oral microbiome is revealing how bacteria around our teeth and gums—and the inflammation linked to gum disease—may connect to health far beyond the dentist’s chair.

During this TechMobility Topics segment, we explore growing evidence linking oral health to cardiovascular disease, diabetes outcomes, and cognitive decline, especially...

Wastewater treatment can keep microplastics out of rivers and streams—but that doesn’t necessarily mean those particles disappear. Instead, some can concentrate in sewage sludge, which may eventually be processed into biosolids and applied to agricultural land.

For this TechMobility Topics segment, we follow that troubling environmental loop from wastewater treatment plant to farm field. What happens when microplastics, ...

Robots don’t have to look human to work alongside humans. A robot centaur with glowing eyes and power-tool hands may seem like science fiction, but its unconventional design points toward a much bigger shift in industrial automation.

In this TechMobility Topics segment, we explore why engineers are experimenting with radically different robot forms and why function may matter far more than appearance on the factory floor. From...

A driverless robotaxi turns a futuristic idea into a very personal question: would you get in? For this episode of TechMobility Topics, I examine the reported U.S. approval for Amazon’s Zoox to offer paid rides and what it means for autonomous transportation. I also explore what NHTSA enforcement signals for the wider robotaxi industry, where commercial ambitions must meet demands for safety, accountability, and public trust.

A luxury sport sedan can win your heart—but does it fit your everyday life? During this episode of TechMobility Topics, I share my review and impressions of the 2026 Genesis G70 Prestige Graphite. With an available 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 and an upscale cabin, the G70 offers plenty to tempt drivers. I break down what impressed me, what disappointed me, and how rear-seat space and daily practicality factor into the decision. I...

Electric air taxis promise a new way to travel—but how much risk will the public accept? In this episode of TechMobility Topics, I explore the safety expectations for eVTOL aircraft and whether a single accident could derail an emerging industry. Drawing on lessons from aviation and autonomous vehicles, I examine why earning trust takes more than impressive technology. Safety culture, transparent oversight, and how companies ...