Photo: Lotus When we first drove the Lotus Emira, we found it to be an absolute delight to drive. It’s not cheap, but then again, neither is the Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0. It’s also absolutely gorgeous, which never hurts. And with a Toyota-sourced engine and manual transmission, at least mechanically speaking, it should be relatively … Read more
California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more
In a significant move aimed at reducing some of the most harmful types of air pollution in the country, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday set tougher standards for fine particulate matter, or soot, saying they would save thousands of lives nationwide. Several Bay Area counties — Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa — … Read more
In December 2023, engine manufacturer Cummins was hit with a massive $1.675 billion penalty for intentionally selling emissions defeat devices in what was the largest-ever penalty for a violation of the Clean Air Act. Now, in a recent press conference reported on by The Drive, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has doubled down on its … Read more
Good morning! It’s Monday, January 8, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 1st Gear: Elon Musk Is Reportedly Risking Billions In Government … Read more
Stellantis has only kept dealer lots stocked with electrified versions of its vehicles when possible in the 14 CARB-compliant states since June of this year because of legislative inequality. The world’s third-largest automaker by revenue has formally lodged a petition against the California Air Resources Board to combat this inequality. Tesla’s Model Y is The … Read more
California is proposing regulation mandating an industry standard diagnostic system for EVs. The standardized system is set to debut in 2026 in the Golden State but could usher in the creation of something like OBD-II for EVs, which is currently lacking. EVs have some diagnostic capability now, but they are not subject to an industry … Read more