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
Photo: Toyota Everyone knows not to leave kids in a hot car, but that doesn’t mean they always remember or fully understand just how hot a car can get even when it’s not that warm outside. To help with that, automakers have started adding features that remind you to check the back when you park, … 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
It looks as if the universe is working to protect car enthusiasts, as the Subaru BRZ is sticking around for 2025 alongside its Toyota GR86 twin. Unfortunately, the price of the compact sports car has gone up once again. Subaru released pricing for the 2025 BRZ and it now starts at $32,265 including destination, an … Read more
Since its inception the Toyota Prius has always been one of the best fuel sippers around. From the first generation’s 41-mpg combined rating to the current generation’s 57-mpg combined rating, you’ll definitely save on your monthly gas bill. But the Prius can far exceed its advertised gas mileage if you really try, as one owner … Read more
Image: FIA WEC Upmarket Hyundai sub-brand Genesis is becoming a real grown-up automotive brand and finally kicking off its own major international racing team. While Hyundai has been doing the yeoman’s job racing in TCR and WRC, Genesis has been sitting on the sidelines waiting for its turn at the big leagues. This week the … Read more
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Wednesday announced the appointment of C S Vigneshwar as its President for 2024-26 period. The decision was taken at the 315th Governing Council Meeting, held immediately after the 60th annual general meeting, FADA said in a statement. Vigneshwar is the Managing Director of Anaamalais Toyota based out … Read more
Image: JJ Kane Auctions Honda and Toyota built their reputations on simplicity and, more importantly, reliability. They build cars meant to stay in working condition for a couple of decades. This Honda Accord with nearly half a million miles on it is a rolling testament to Japanese automaker’s long-lasting philosophy Image: JJ Kane Auctions This 2006 … Read more
Good morning! It’s Thursday, September 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. The GM EV1 Was a Great First Effort With No Follow-Up 1st Gear: Automakers See Sales Boost With … 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
