Nearly Half Of All New EVs Are Leases
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, August 27, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are …
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Broke and broken: Canada’s public transit in critical funding state, report says
A new analysis warns that Canada’s major cities are struggling to keep their transit systems running, and says public transit is heading for a “downward spiral” unless major new streams …
I Need A Big Vehicle That Can Carry A Drum Set! What Car Should I Buy?
Michael recently stopped being a drummer in a local band but has the feeling the rock and roll life may come calling again. He needs a replacement for this Ford …
Ford’s 1,400-HP Electric Supervan Wins Goodwood Hill Climb
Photo: Ford Ford proved to be the fastest up Goodwood this year with a 1,400-horsepower electric SuperVan that the company, for some reason, refuses to sell to the public. It …
Even Ford Is Walking Back Its EV Plans In Europe Now
Europe-only Ford Explorer EV Image: Ford It wasn’t all that long ago, February of 2021 in fact, that Ford Europe announced it was “all-in on EVs.” It planned to invest …
Ford’s New E-Transit MS-RT Is Its Most Powerful Van Yet And Just Another Reason You Should Move To Europe
I’m sorry to report that America’s time being home to the best Fords has come to an end. It’s time to sell off your Mustangs, F-150s Raptors and Broncos and …
2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Is The Two-Seat, RWD Electric Vehicle The U.S. Needs
It’s not every day that I get to drive a new two-seat, rear-wheel-drive vehicle, especially not one from a premium brand like Mercedes-Benz. Even rarer, for now at least, is …
EVs Will Max Out At 30 Percent Market Share: Toyota Chairman
Good morning! It’s Tuesday, January 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 …
Your New EV Is Even More Expensive Now
Happy Tuesday! It’s January 2, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here …
I Need A Small, Affordable Booze Hauler! What Car Should I Buy?
Peter works in a liquor store in Queens, NY his bosses own an aging PT Cruiser that he uses to deliver the booze. He wants to help them find a …