This is a new issue for the automotive industry. “One of the beautiful things about automotive has been that it tends to move much more slowly than consumer electronics,” says Phil Amsrud, an associate director of automotive at the market research firm S&P Global Mobility. That gives auto manufacturers and suppliers plenty of time to … Read more
When Chrysler introduced its first minivan to American consumers way back in the early ‘80s, its family-friendly features, car-like maneuverability, and affordable price earned it thousands of fans and automotive industry imitators. Few of these fans were drawn to the minivan market sector by the promise of any semblance of high performance, however. This particular … Read more
Car enthusiasts often flock to the cars with the highest horsepower numbers, loudest exhausts, or fastest Nürburgring lap times, but sometimes we want to be coddled, too. Life is all about compromise, and when you build a car that’s focused solely on providing the most comfortable experience possible, it usually comes at the sacrifice of … Read more
After major investor Volvo decided to decrease its stake and cut funding for Polestar early this year, the EV company went in search of $1.3 billion of new funding. It raised a $950 million lifeline three-year loan from a banking syndicate led by BNP Paribas, and told investors it has plans to continue raising the … Read more
(NewsNation) — Nearly half of U.S. electric car owners say they would switch back to a traditional engine, which represents a significantly higher number than others around the world posed with the same choice. A survey conducted by McKinsey Center For Future Mobility reported that 46% of U.S. car owners who drive electric vehicles would shift … Read more
Image: General Motors Design Pontiac was in a real good place in 2008. The arrowhead brand was living large with a slew of critically acclaimed models on the road, including the G8, an enthusiast-favorite sporty sedan yoinked from Holden. The G8 was the first rear-wheel drive sedan from Pontiac since 1986, and the design heads … Read more
The Rimac Group describes Verne—its new autonomous ride-hailing service—as its “next impossible thing.” First, founder Mate Rimac established his eponymous electric hypercar company in Croatia, a country with no history of carmaking. That went well. Porsche, Hyundai and Softbank all took stakes. The Volkswagen Group gifted him a majority stake in Bugatti in return for access … Read more
It was announced this week that Jaguar has produced its last F-Type, thus ending the company’s run of sports cars. Today’s Nice Price of No Dice XK150 goes back almost to the beginning of that run. Let’s see if it’s priced to keep on running. What Is The Most American Car? | Jalopinions The seller … Read more
Image: Chevrolet With the Chevy Corvette, what is is never enough. When the C8 released, enthusiasts clamored for the Z06. Then we got the Z06, and all eyes turned toward the hybrid E-Ray. Now that the E-Ray is out, the next model to draw eyes is the venerated ZR1. Best Corvette Generations, According to Bob … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 13, 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. Tesla Had A Very Interesting Week 1st Gear: Musk Says Shareholders Love His $56 Billion Pay Package Tesla … Read more
