You Can Thank Rich Folks For All The Clay-Colored Cars
Oh, OK. I see. You think this has nothing to do with you. You go to your dealership and select that lumpy grey 4Runner because you’re trying to tell the world that you take yourself too seriously to care about what you drive around town. But what you don’t know is that 4Runner is not just grey, it’s not silver, it’s…
Rivian R2 Debuts As A Cuter, Smaller, Cheaper Electric Crossover
It’s been a few years since Rivian started production on the R1T and R1S, its phenomenal electric truck and SUV that boast incredible designs and capabilities, but are definitely on the pricier side of things. Now the American brand is expanding into more mainstream segments with the compact R2 crossover, which…
Rivian R2S will cost $45,000, have over 300 miles of range, 0-60 in under 3.0 seconds
I Want A Crossover That's Actually Interesting! What Car Should I Buy?
Dan and his wife are looking to replace their 2015 Forester with something similar, but more interesting. She is on the shorter side and has a 300-mile weekly commute so they are looking for something with good fuel economy but also comfortable. With a budget of around $40,000, what car should they buy?
We've Wasted Nearly $50 Billion On Self Driving Cars. Here's Where That Money Should Have Gone
The race for fully autonomous passenger cars is a dumb one. Businesses are playing with technology that offers massive downsides for little gain, and just end up clogging up streets with their often-confused computerized vehicles. But there’s more to the story than mere Sisyphean endeavors of trying to teach human…
Retired Microsoft Developer Shares the Project Details that Earned Him a Little Red Corvette
Want to Steal a Tesla? Try Using a Flipper Zero
Security researchers report they uncovered a design flaw that let them hijack a Tesla using a Flipper Zero, a controversial $169 hacking tool. Partners Tommy Mysk and Talal Haj Bakry of Mysk Inc. said the attack is as simple as swiping a Tesla owner’s login information, opening the Tesla app, and driving away. The…
Motor City Extravaganza: The 71st Annual Detroit Autorama
Looming Eclipse Traffic Apocalypse Has States Preparing For The Worst
The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract millions of people yearning for a glimpse of the rare astronomical phenomenon. However, eclipse-goers will have to migrate to a 115-mile-wide path of totality that sweeps from Texas to Maine. Cities along the path, such as Indianapolis, are bracing for…
Ford patents reconfigurable seating layouts for EVs
The Glorious McLaren Artura Trophy One-Make Race Series Is Coming To America
While we all love races like the 24 Hours Le Mans or Nürburgring, where dozens of different types of cars across multiple classes compete at once, it’s the one-make race series where the truly exciting stuff can happen. Everything from the Nissan Micra and Mazda Miata to the Porsche 911 GT3 and the Ferrari 488 compete…
SpaceX Employee Claims Married Boss Pressured Her Into Sex Then Offered $100,000 For Her To Get Abortion
SpaceX, which has previously been sued by the Department of Justice for discrimination, has been sued again. This time, the rocket company is being sued over claims of sexual discrimination and harassment. CNBC reports that Michelle Dopak is accusing SpaceX of underpaying women, failing to promote them and retaliating…
Tesla Cybertruck Auction Prices Are Already Falling
After just a few weeks, Tesla Cybertrucks have already stopped commanding $200,000+ auction prices as the resale market becomes lightly flooded with the stainless steel monstrosities. One wholesaler even told Automotive News that it was “a market crash.” Welp, it was fun while it lasted.
Audi Q6 E-Tron, AC Cobra GT Coupe: Today's Car News
Including AFM Tech in the C8 Corvette ZR1’s LT7 V8 is a Huge Mistake
'Extremely Dumb' Arson Attack Means Tesla’s German Plant Won’t Have Power For 10 More Days
Good morning! It’s Thursday, March 7, 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.
These Are The Automakers You Think Will Go Bankrupt Next
As the automotive world moves toward an electrified future, the industry is arguably changing more than it has in decades. New startups have emerged to challenge the legacy automakers, and billions of dollars are being invested in research and development. It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for everyone involved,…
John Oliver Explains How All Of Boeing's Problems Can Be Traced Back To Stock Buybacks And Incompetent Leadership
When asked how Boeing’s recent door plug incident came about, company CEO Dave Calhoun cryptically explained “a quality escape occurred.” That kind of corporate doublespeak is indicative of the problem at hand. Boeing used to have quality, but it escaped, apparently sometime around when it merged with McDonnell Douglas