The EX90, Volvo’s Great Hope To Take The U.S., Has Hit A Snag
Good morning! It’s Friday, July 21, 2023 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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Automakers Don’t Seem To Know What Customers Want
A new study shows owners’ satisfaction with their new vehicle’s design and performance has declined for the second consecutive year. According to Automotive News, that is the first time in …
Flex-Fuel Ethanol AKA Sugar-Cane Cars Are Beating EVs in Brazil
Politicians, Big Ag, and major automakers like Toyota and Volkswagen are all conspiring in Brazil to maintain ethanol’s lead at the expense of EVs. Brazil’s flexible-fuel cars, which can run …
Tesla Might Soon Only Be Known For Its Services
Hello there! Welcome to Thursday, July 20, 2023 and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the most important automotive headlines from around the world. Here are the …
The Tesla Model Y Dethrones The Dacia Sandero As Europe’s Best-Selling Car
You’re still a winner in my heart.Photo: Dacia The Tesla Model Y has taken the Dacia Sandero’s spot at the top of European sales charts. According to Automotive News Europe, …
Porsche’s Iconic Crest Almost Took A Wild Turn In The 1960s
The things we regard as ubiquitous and timeless today once upon a time very much weren’t. Take the familiar Porsche crest, for instance. Sure, it’s undergone a slight freshening up …
It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts
You’re spoiled for choice if you’re in the market for an SUV in America. Heck, if you’re only in the market for a German SUV stateside, you’re pretty spoiled for …
‘The Roof Is On Fire’ Volkswagen CEO Warns Of Tough Times Ahead
Photo: Volkswagen Volkswagen’s CEO Thomas Schäfer has reportedly warned of some pretty tough times ahead for the German automaker. According to Autocar, he suggested that it “all is at stake” …