From layoffs at Tesla, Rivian and others to big price cuts on the Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, Hertz selling off its fleet of electric vehicles, Tesla’s deliveries being down and even Volkswagen delaying the ID7’s U.S. launch, it could be easy to get the impression that the EV industry is dying. As Bloomberg … Read more
What’s the sign that someone has more money than sense? Is it a swanky espresso machine perched on their kitchen counter, or perhaps a boujie electric bike that’s stored in their shed? Personally, I think it’s paying more than double for a Tesla Cybertruck that’s been flipped at auction. Walter Isaacson On Elon Musk(s) That’s … Read more
Lucid is dropping the price on its flagship and sole vehicle (for now), the Air sedan, because demand just isn’t where the nascent automaker needs it to be. Three trims of the Air — the Pure, Touring and Grand Touring — will all see varying degrees of price cuts. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived The base model … Read more
Much like my heart rate during last night’s Super Bowl, used electric vehicle prices are all over the place, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. Analysts tell Automotive News that used EV prices will continue to fluctuate, and it’s up to automakers to launch affordable EVs before the current ones hit … Read more
Happy Wednesday! It’s January 31, 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’s $56 Billion Tesla Pay An ‘Unfathomable Sum’ … Read more
Happy Tuesday! It’s January 30, 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. 1st Gear: Driving Is Just Too Expensive Every year, the average transaction prices for cars creep ever higher. It’s … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 3, 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 Chrysler 300C Ends Production 1st Gear: 2023 Will Be Hard To Follow For Car Sales U.S. new … Read more
Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ed Begley Jr. On The Past And Present Of Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: 2024 Will Be A … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, November 9, 2023, 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. This Is The Ram 1500 Ramcharger 1st Gear: Another State Votes In Favor Of Right-To-Repair America took to … Read more
Auto workers have until the end of the day Thursday to reach an agreement, which may leave you wondering: Should I buy a car right now? Bill Pugliano/Getty Images With the deadline for the United Auto Workers new contract quickly approaching, consumers who need a new vehicle are wondering: Is now a good time to … Read more