Tesla’s model lineup has been very stagnant for a very long time. New models have shown up, diversifying the options on showroom floors, but the company’s oldest offerings have remained largely the same since their introduction. The age of the Model S and Model X has clearly been hitting sales, but now Tesla is trying … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, July 5, 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: Elon Musk Loses $5 Billion Every Month At the start of … Read more
Elon Musk has made a lot of outlandish claims about the flagship Cybertruck, including that it will survive the apocalypse and will even be able to serve briefly as a boat should the world flood. Well those sailing credentials have been thrown into doubt this week after footage emerged of a Cybertruck stuck on the … Read more
Photo: Tristar Media (Getty Images) Add the Tesla Cybertruck’s “Vault” to the list of things about the electric pickup that haven’t lived up to the hype. As it turns out, the tonneau cover meant to make the bed of the Cybertruck impenetrable has a hard time keeping things like water out of the truck’s rear. … Read more
According to the seller, today’s Nice Price of No Dice RAV4 is the only one west of the Mississippi sporting the seven-seat option. Let’s see if its price makes it the one to buy. My First Car: Randall Park Cruised LA in His New, Gifted 1992 Toyota Corolla One of the biggest anticipatory thrills in … Read more
Photo: Logan K. Carter Three words: Made in America. We Americans carry quite a bit of national pride when it comes to our homegrown car manufacturers, be they Fords, Chevys, or Mopar. On this, the fourth day of the month of July, we celebrate American independence. Given the current political climate, however, I know why … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 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. How the Rivian R1S Drives On-Road and Off 1st Gear: The Winners And Losers In U.S. Car Sales … Read more
Tesla is having a heck of a time right now. The rollout of its flagship Cybertruck has been fraught with issues, sales of its entire lineup are stagnating and investors are getting worried that big boss Elon Musk is distracted by his other ventures, such as SpaceX and his takeover of Twitter. However, that might … Read more
Photo: Vicksburg Daily News / Facebook A driver in Mississippi put a Tesla Cybertruck on its roof in a single-car crash. While the circumstances around the incident are vague, the driver probably caused the crash all by themselves, as the EV hasn’t had its automated driving features activated yet. We’ve all been so worried about … Read more
Tesla Cybertruck owners are willing to put up with a lot in order to own one of these massive trucks. One true believer of the company finally found fault in the truck’s design after the replacement for his first Cybertruck died. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived It’s safe to say if you own a Cybertruck, … Read more
