Folks, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but Nissan is in some deep shit right now, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get better anytime soon. Late last week, the Japanese automaker put out some very disappointing global sales numbers, and now some are worried it’ll once again fall … Read more
As enthusiasts, we love the cars that really get your heart pumping. Unfortunately for us, that kind of stuff costs money. A lot of money. The vast majority of car buyers, on the other hand, just want something decent to get them from point A to point B, and the cheaper it is, the better. … Read more
Photo: Infiniti After a decade without a real redesign, the Infiniti Q50 will finally die after the 2024 model year. A company spokesperson confirmed it to the Autopian, saying, “Yes, confirming 2024 is the last model year for the Q50.” There really isn’t much ambiguity in a statement like that. It’s officially over. RIP in … Read more
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, August 6, 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. It’s Time The Nissan Altima Got Some Respect | Jalopinions 1st Gear: Lucid Gets Another Lifeline Despite Cash … Read more
Today’s Nice Price or No Dice Infiniti is a car that few people will remember from a brand that’s typically an afterthought. Let’s see if this sports sedan is priced to warrant a second look. 2025 Infiniti QX80 First Look : A Luxurious Evolution It’s interesting that yesterday’s 1986 Chevy Cavalier Z24 took its name … Read more
If you don’t know much about Sterling’s flop of a four-year presence in the American car market, you’re not alone. British carmaker Rover tried and failed to permeate the car market in the U.S. twice prior to masquerading as the fresh new brand called Sterling. Rover partnered with Honda to develop the Sterling models based … Read more
Photo: Mark Ralston / AFP (Getty Images) There’s rarely ever data to back up the preconceived notions we all hold about how cars look, like how we’ve all been led to believe that police pull over red cars more often than others. However, the data paints an interesting picture when it does exist. Research shows … Read more
According to popular legend, today’s Nice Price or No Dice CrossCabriolet is a model that former Nissan head and present international crime figure Carlos Ghosn commissioned at his wife’s behest. Let’s see if its price and issues bring even further intrigue. Nissan Finally Turns a Profit As scruffy as it appeared, last Friday’s 1992 Mazda … Read more
The Infiniti QX80 is old. It’s only on its second generation, but it’s been around for almost 15 years thanks to its 2011 debut. After a few facelifts that weren’t fooling anyone, Infiniti has finally gotten around to redesigning the QX80 for 2025. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV | First Drive Image: Infiniti Infiniti … Read more
A few weeks ago we talked about cars that looked dumb, but that doesn’t necessarily mean their owners are dummies themselves. That got me thinking: What cars are only driven by idiots? What cars are driven by the sort of people who can only breathe with their mouths wide open and their knuckles dragging on … Read more
