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
Cobb Tuning and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have reached a massive settlement after it was found out the popular tuner was selling “defeat devices” that allow customers to bypass the emissions controls in their cars. It’s not really something anyone should be doing. Now, the Texas-based company must pay a $2,914,000 penalty and comply … Read more
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, September 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 Property Brothers First Car Literally Spoke To Them 1st Gear: Driver Assist Systems Are Letting Us Get … 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
We trust automakers to make quality vehicles that are not only reliable, but most importantly safe to drive for years to come. That isn’t always the case though. One Nissan Frontier owner experienced this first hand after discovering his truck was missing frame welds. The 2024 Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Retro Done Right As … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 12, 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. 2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review 1st Gear: Engine Fires Reported In Wrangler And Gladiator Trucks After Stellantis … Read more
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons It’s commonly said that police officers are more likely to pull over red cars than other colors. However, there isn’t any conclusive evidence to prove the sentiment is factual. What we know is true is that we have our own preconceived notions about which vehicles get pulled over more. We … Read more
Let me introduce you to a man named Lance Reventlow. He was born into a very wealthy family, as he was heir to the Woolworth fortune. Instead of being your typical socialite, spending all his time partying and playboying (Which he did), he also was obsessed with cars and racing. So much so, he decided … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, September 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. The Toyota CH-R Is Dead in America 1st Gear: Toyota Cuts EV Production Targets Toyota has already proven … Read more
Image: Joe Skipper (Reuters) The death toll related to faulty Takata-built airbags continues to grow as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirms a 28th related fatality. On Tuesday the agency reported yet another air bag inflator death in a saga that has been ongoing since 2009, this one involving a Honda which crashed in … Read more
