Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa (Getty Images) Word through the grapevine is that Tesla — the most valued automaker in the world by an incredible margin — is looking to cut staff. Nothing’s been officially announced, but managers have had to tell their bosses which folks are mission-critical — never a good sign. If only seven more … Read more
It finally happened, late last year deliveries of Tesla’s Cybertruck electric pickup truck really began. And while the angular truck can now be found clogging up the roads of America with it’s ridiculous design, massive windshield wiper and poor truck performance, one buyer has actually managed to find a really good use for the stainless … Read more
What’s the most famous vehicle you can see in America? Is it the first Mustang Convertible that you’ll find on display at the Henry Ford Museum, or perhaps it’s the stacks of rusting Americana that you can see at Cadillac Ranch? For many, it was Bus 142. Guess the ‘Fast and Furious’ Movie Plots By … Read more
Photo: Mercedes-Benz Door handles. Most people probably never think about them, but we aren’t most people, are we amigo? We’re car enthusiasts, which means the most minute details catch our attention. Because of that, we’ve decided to dedicate today’s question to one very specific design detail: door handles. 2024 Porsche Cayenne S Review : Worthy … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, February 8, 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. Volkswagen’s CEO Is Stepping Down 1st Gear: Tesla Is Hurting In Korea Tesla managed to sell just one … Read more
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Volvo claims it won’t start, so they “WANT IT GONE.” We will have to see if they have actually priced it to go. The 2023 Dodge Challenger Swinger Edition Was The Most Fun Car Of The Year For me, seeing yesterday’s 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Q4 … Read more
Goldwater Brewing Co. out of Scottsdale, Arizona is brewing up comedy with its Wittle Wadder witbier, capitalizing upon a viral TikTok that mocks Toyota 4Runner owners who have fitted their SUVs with rugged looking yet rarely useful ladders. This microbrewery is either about to make a ton of money off of wannabe overlanders, or make … Read more
American drivers have a tough time with rail crossings, whether it’s due to faulty safety equipment at the railway or haphazard drivers who think there’s still time to make it. It’s because of things like this that the country had more than 2,200 collisions at grade level crossings last year. Now, another driver added to … Read more
Screenshot: Top Gear on YouTube The original Mini has long been heralded as a wonderful piece of design, and it has become an automotive icon for a reason. The Alec Issigonis design is a marvel of packaging and simplicity, and because they’re compact and lightweight, and the wheels are pushed out to the corners, Minis … Read more
Image: Intechdude300 YouTube When you’re a true car enthusiast, you learn to appreciate every part of a vehicle. From the window switches to the seatbelts, sometimes the best things are in the small details. But when you’re looking over these small details on a car, sometimes you come across things that seem to have been … Read more
