I’m Looking For A Fun Commuter Car With An Electric Boost! What Should I Buy?

I’m Looking For A Fun Commuter Car With An Electric Boost! What Should I Buy?

Matt is a high school teacher in Oklahoma. He is looking for an enjoyable commuter car that is also comfortable for the family. Ideally, it would be some kind of EV or plug-in. With a firm budget of up to $50,000, what car should he buy? 2023 Kia EV6 GT | Jalopnik Reviews (Welcome back … Read more

Rivian’s Gear Tunnel Kitchen Remains Vaporware, But Its New Travel Kitchen Is Cheaper And Still Nifty

Rivian’s Gear Tunnel Kitchen Remains Vaporware, But Its New Travel Kitchen Is Cheaper And Still Nifty

One of the coolest features on early Rivian R1Ts was the camp kitchen, which was a massive modular kitchen that slid out from the R1T’s gear tunnel between the pickup bed and passenger compartment and contained a cooktop, a sink, and a full set of pots and pans. Unfortunately the camp kitchen remains vaporware, but … Read more

We Don’t Need Fake EV Engine Noises

We Don’t Need Fake EV Engine Noises

Photo: Hyundai Dodge is out this week with a clip of the new Charger making some kind of noise, Hyundai was pretty widely praised for adding a selection of synthesized engine noises to the Ioniq 5 N’s list of beloved attributes and automakers the world over are trying to work out just what an electric … Read more

Rivian CEO Says His Vehicles Will Never Get Apple CarPlay

Rivian CEO Says His Vehicles Will Never Get Apple CarPlay

Image: Rivian Despite being a requirement for many car buyers, Rivian is one of the few automakers that doesn’t use Apple CarPlay. Rivian’s founder and CEO confirmed Monday the automaker won’t be using CarPlay in any of its vehicles any time in the future either. Rivian Unveils Trio of New Electric Vehicles Speaking to the … Read more

‘Green New Scam’ Donald Trump Says He’ll End The EV Mandate That Exists In His Imagination On Day One

‘Green New Scam’ Donald Trump Says He’ll End The EV Mandate That Exists In His Imagination On Day One

Good morning! It’s Friday, July 19, 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. New York Joins California, Banning Non-Electric Vehicles After 2035 1st Gear: Trump Tells RNC He’ll End EV Mandate … Read more

Learn How To Parallel Park Like A Queen With RuPaul And His Classic Mercedes SL

Learn How To Parallel Park Like A Queen With RuPaul And His Classic Mercedes SL

For those who have the luxury of a comprehensive public transit system or ample parking, in a heavily populated and car-reliant region like Southern California, parallel parking is effectively a sport. It’s a badge of honor to squeeze your car into a tight spot on the first go or with minimal adjustment once you’re in. … Read more

Electric Amazon Delivery Vans Keep Burning Down, And Chargers May Be To Blame [Update]

Electric Amazon Delivery Vans Keep Burning Down, And Chargers May Be To Blame [Update]

EV fires, while severe, aren’t as common as some naysayers predicted when electric power first started gaining popularity. So when a pattern in EV fires starts to emerge — say, when Rivian vans keep catching fire at Amazon distribution centers — one starts to wonder why. Rivian Recalls Nearly Every Car It Has Built Video … Read more

Fiat Gains 119 Percent In Sales Over Last Year While Toyota Slips Slightly

Fiat Gains 119 Percent In Sales Over Last Year While Toyota Slips Slightly

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

Volkswagen And Rivian Will Work Together On EVs

Volkswagen And Rivian Will Work Together On EVs

Happy Tuesday! It’s June 26, 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. Rivian Unveils Trio of New Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: Volkswagen And Rivian Are Collaborating On EVs Rivian makes very … Read more

Edmunds’ Long-Term EV Fleet Has Clear Winners And Some Objective Stinkers

Edmunds’ Long-Term EV Fleet Has Clear Winners And Some Objective Stinkers

New technologies are scary, and when you’re spending over $50,000 on a new car, you want to know that all that money is going to be invested in a quality product. The fabulous team at Edmunds Cars buys new cars off dealer lots with their own money and keeps them for a few years to … Read more