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Prices keep climbing, and the easy villain is “too much safety.” We pull that apart by taking a clear look at how active safety reduces injuries and claims, then follow the money to where it really pools: full-size trucks, SUVs, and premium trims designed to maximize profit. From holiday discounts that barely dent margins to the psychology of sub-brands like Denali and Avenir, we lay out why the average new vehicle sits near $50,000 and why a $60k pickup is the new normal.

Then we turn to policy and ask hard questions about the recent CAFE rollback. Automakers once pledged ambitious fuel-economy targets; now a lower bar opens the door to thirstier engines and higher pump bills. We weigh short-term sales against long-term competitiveness as global markets sprint toward hybrids and EVs. What does “choice” really mean if it nudges buyers toward pricier drivetrains and trims while public health and fuel costs foot the bill?

Finally, we zoom in on the frontier: humanoid robots and AI security. The most compelling robots may not look like us at all—purpose-built machines are winning on reliability and ROI, while companies grapple with the fiendishly complex challenge of robotic hands. At the same time, AI has supercharged cyber threats, turning defense into a true arms race in which code is written faster than it can be secured. We spotlight emerging AI-native platforms built to harden codebases, protect credentials, and monitor third-party risk, because the stakes now include utilities, finance, and core government systems.

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