F1 Makes It Clear It Doesn’t Want Andretti, Just American Money

F1 Makes It Clear It Doesn’t Want Andretti, Just American Money

In a decision emblematic of Formula 1’s stance on the United States, F1 Management has rejected Andretti Global’s entry to join the world championship in 2025. While lucrative races, sponsorship deals and television audience are more than welcome, actual American involvement is a non-starter. FOM has dangled some false hope for the Cadillac-backed effort by stating … Read more

Toyota Shipped A Record-Breaking 11.2 Million Cars In 2023

Toyota Shipped A Record-Breaking 11.2 Million Cars In 2023

Image: Toyota Despite 2023 being a weird year for car sales with high interest rates, global shortages, shipping delays, and reduced inventory, Volkswagen and Toyota were locked in a tight race to deliver more cars than ever before. Both the German giant and the Japanese behemoth were aiming for the global sales crown, and 2023 … Read more

With EV Demand Soft, GM CEO Says The Company Will Offer Plug-In Hybrid Models In The U.S.

With EV Demand Soft, GM CEO Says The Company Will Offer Plug-In Hybrid Models In The U.S.

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-RayImage: Chevrolet With demand for EVs flaggin, it seems hybrids may be set for a resurgence. CNBC reports that GM CEO Mary Barra has revealed the automaker is planning to bring plug-in hybrid models to market. New York Joins California, Banning Non-Electric Vehicles After 2035 In a Q4 earnings call with investors, … Read more

GM Delays Flint Truck Plant Shifts So Workers Can Watch The Detroit Lions Play

GM Delays Flint Truck Plant Shifts So Workers Can Watch The Detroit Lions Play

Image: General Motors It has been 32 years since the Detroit Lions last went to the NFC championship game back in 1992. The team has won twelve games so far this season, losing just five. People are starting to believe the Honolulu blue and silver team have a chance to upset the Forty-Niners to take … Read more

Robot Car Crash Investigation Concludes GM’s Cruise Didn’t Disclose Key Information

Robot Car Crash Investigation Concludes GM’s Cruise Didn’t Disclose Key Information

A law firm hired by the General Motors’ self-driving subsidiary Cruise to investigate the company’s response to a gruesome San Francisco crash last year found that the company failed to fully disclose disturbing details to regulators, the tech company said today in a blog post. The incident in October led California regulators to suspend Cruise’s … Read more

The EV Stock Bubble Is Bursting

The EV Stock Bubble Is Bursting

Good morning! It’s Monday, January 22, 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. Walter Isaacson On Elon Musk(s) 1st Gear: Electric Vehicle Stocks Are Down Bad Tesla’s stock is having a … Read more

Ford Dials Back F-150 Lightning Production To Scale Up Bronco And Ranger

Ford Dials Back F-150 Lightning Production To Scale Up Bronco And Ranger

Happy Friday! It’s January 19, 2024, 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. The Chrysler 300C Ends Production 1st Gear: Ford Cuts Lightning Production, Ramps Up Bronco And Ranger EV … Read more

BMW Is Looking To Mimic Tesla’s Robot Workers

BMW Is Looking To Mimic Tesla’s Robot Workers

Happy Thursday! It’s January 18, 2024, 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. BMW 3T Electric Gravel Bike | Jalopnik Reviews 1st Gear: BMW Wants To Compete With Tesla’s Robot, … Read more

A $270-Billion Shipping Traffic Jam Threatens To Snarl Supply Chains Once Again

A 0-Billion Shipping Traffic Jam Threatens To Snarl Supply Chains Once Again

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, January 17, 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: A Major Drought Is Causing Traffic Jams In The Panama Canal … Read more

Here’s How EVs Really Sold In 2023

Here’s How EVs Really Sold In 2023

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SSImage: Chevrolet 75,883 total sales GM has kept its EV sales numbers close to its chest the last few years; the company has had trouble ramping up EV production. Things may have changed though as the company says it sold 75,883 EVs in 2023, up 93 percent from 2022. Looking at … Read more