“I lent a car to a person I barely knew. “Back in the late ‘80s, my cousin Bill and I pooled $150 each to buy a beater – a 1976 Chevy Nova with a 250ci straight-six, three-speed manual and power nothing; essentially the most basic transportation there was. “Another $100 each for some new rear … Read more
Taxi drivers have been ferrying people around America’s cities for decades with the biggest change to the sector coming when Uber burst onto the scene and made us all rely on our phones to get a ride. Now, the ride hailing app is facing an uncertain future as drivers grapple with increased competition for rides, … Read more
Good morning! It’s September 2, 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: Stellantis Commits To All 14 Brands… For Now … Read more
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 28, 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: Walter P. Chrysler’s Heir Wants To Buy … Read more
It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly 30,000 … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, August 23, 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. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived 1st Gear: Tesla Is Losing Its Sales And Technology Lead Tesla is having … Read more
China’s 7 million ride-hailing drivers are facing the threat of job loss from artificial intelligence as robotaxis begin to proliferate. Self-driving technology, still experimental, is being aggressively greenlit in China compared to the US, where approvals are often suspended after accidents. At least 19 Chinese cities are testing robotaxis and robobuses, with seven cities approving … Read more
Automakers have been trying to get in on the popularity that is ridesharing for awhile. While the results have been mixed, some like Ford are still trying. The automaker has a unique program for rideshare drivers that’ll let them drive a Mustang Mach-E, but it’s not cheap. ‘Ride of Your Life’ Sneak Peak: Music Row … Read more
Good morning! It’s Friday, August 2, 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: U.S. Election Means Everything To EVs The … Read more
Photo: Handout / Handout (Getty Images) A Sag Harbor police officer arrested “Trolls Band Together” star Justin Timberlake back in June for driving while intoxicated. That, of course, led to the most important story of the year — a bunch of rich New Yorkers complaining about the arresting officer because he dared to give them … Read more
