Good morning! It’s Friday, August 16, 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 Property Brothers First Car Literally Spoke To Them 1st Gear: Stellantis Shareholders Sue Over Sucky Earnings Stellantis … Read more
Photo: Mercedes-Benz The depreciation of electric vehicles is far steeper than data showed just last year. EVs can now lose up to half their value over a single year, based on recent observations. This is a sharp shift from when electric cars were projected in December 2023 to lose half their value in three years. … Read more
In Ford’s latest attempt to piss your uncle off, the automaker is expected to significantly expand the Mustang’s lineup with new variants including a four-door coupe and a four-wheel-drive off-roader. Undoubtedly, these new vehicles will be very cool, but for some folks, they will spell the beginning of the end times. Chevrolet Is The Target … Read more
Ford created a surprise smash hit when it introduced the Maverick in 2021. This compact pickup, built on architecture shared with the Escape and Bronco Sport crossover SUVs, offered truck capability in a fuel-efficient, sensibly sized package. Now, Ford has introduced updates for the 2025 model year that make the Maverick even more appealing. First … Read more
Screenshot: Kia If you haven’t heard already, Kia is making a pickup truck. It’s called the Tasman, and while it’s understandable that you might assume it will be a Hyundai Santa Cruz with a different badge and styling, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s a legitimate, body-on-frame pickup truck aimed at midsize rivals … Read more
For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now it seems we’ve got a clear winner, and it’s Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. For a long time, it didn’t seem like this would be the case, with automakers … Read more
The 2025 model year Ford Maverick was revealed earlier this week with a host of new features, styling tweaks and the availability of an all-wheel-drive hybrid model. Amid all that news, no one is really talking about the Maverick’s price. In the three years since the Maverick went on sale, its base price has risen by … Read more
Photo: Ford The Ford Mustang Mach-E may not have been Ford’s first electric vehicle, but when it was originally revealed, it was certainly the best EV that Ford had ever offered. And while it may not be a “real” Mustang in the traditional sense, there’s no denying that the Mach-E GT is quick. It makes … Read more
US carmaker Ford is considering re-entering the Indian market with a new strategy focused on electrics and sustainability. CEO Jim Farley and the global team at Ford’s headquarters are set to review a feasibility report regarding this potential re-entry. The company exited India in 2021 but is now preparing for the possibility of new investments … Read more
A Texas woman was killed when her Honda Accord was struck by a 2021 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack being taken on a test drive by a potential buyer with a history of driving issues and a salesman who should have known better. WCSYB_CHALLENGER_031523_FINAL Police in Odessa, Texas were able to calculate that the Challenger’s … Read more
