2025 Jeep Wrangler
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Jeep Wrangler? What does it compare to? The 2025 Jeep Wrangler is an off-road-focused SUV with a removable top. It’s best shopped against the Ford Bronco,...
Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn’t said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla...
Ford recalling 144,516 Mavericks due to freezing backup camera images
The Ford Maverick is being recalled, again. In the regular flow of Ford recalls the 2022-2024 Maverick is the latest offender. Ford has issued a recall for 144,516 pickups because the backup camera...
First Shift: Porsche’s electron-powered product blitz
• Porsche’s electron-powered product blitz • Monroe Capital chosen for $1B supplier fund • U.S. readies ban of Russian, Chinese tech • Audi EV catches fire on service...
Rolls-Royce doubles down on EVs, planning SUV and sedan
Rolls-Royce will leapfrog rival Bentley into the all-electric era. Automotive News reported the automaker is now planning two new EVs including a crossover and a sedan. And that may be in addition...
Sharp electric van backs up the home, turns into lounge space
EV concept gets retro Japanese-van form with futuristic cues on the outside It can store energy from solar panels, back up the home when needed Interior experience is prioritized—as an...
Revived coachbuilder Saoutchik conjures a modern 300 SL
A Parisian coachbuilder that built bodies for the most luxurious automotive brands in the first half of the 20th century has been revived, and the modern company’s first project is a homage to...
GM CEO surprised EVs became political
GM CEO is “surprised” EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM’s Corvette boss didn’t commit to an electric Corvette, but...
2025 Ford F-150
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Ford F-150? What does it compare to? The F-150 is a full-size pickup truck comparable to the Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Toyota Tundra....
Ineos Grenadier production stopped, possibly into 2025
The U.K.’s Ineos has been forced to cease production at its plant in Hambach, France, due to financial trouble at one of its suppliers. The news was first reported on Sept. 19 by Automotive...
First Shift: Exotic brands embrace hybrids
• Exotic brands embrace hybrids • GM’s CarBravo online sales • Supplier to use former Stellantis site • Fed’s half-point rate cut • GM utilizes dealer feedback for...
Lightyear gets $11M to pivot from solar EV to supplier
Lightyear secured approximately $11 million (10M Euros) of funding The funding will help the restructured business sell solar hardware Lightyear’s moved on from attempting to build its own EVs...
The McMurtry Speirling Is ‘Not So Much A Car As It Is A Cheat Code’
Top Gear’s head of car testing drives the McMurtry Speirling around a track and is left gobsmacked. They compare the Speirling to a Porsche 911 GT3 RS, one of the most track-focused road cars,...
Porsche patents 6-stroke engine
Porsche patented a 6-stroke engine Outside of early Saabs, most gas-powered car engines are a 4-stroke Porsche’s 6-stroke patent seems to indicate it could eke more power out of an engine...
Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla’s Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed...
Luminar CEO Austin Russell | Forth director Jeff Allen (Episode 269)
Shift brings two timely conversations this week. First, Austin Russell explores what it takes to industrialize lidar at a time of turbulence in the industry. Then, Jeff Allen, previews the Forth...
Future leather interiors could be made from shrooms and bamboo
Automakers are seeking leather alternatives that are sustainable to produce Plant scraps or mushrooms could be turned into synthetic leather in the future Lab-grown materials are in the early stages...
Bill Ford inducted into Automotive Hall of Fame
William Clay “Bill” Ford Jr. has been inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, the Detroit-area shrine for prominent auto industry figures. The great-grandson of Ford founder Henry...
2025 Subaru BRZ
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Subaru BRZ? What does it compare to? The BRZ is a traditional two-door sports car. The little coupe is a near-twin to the Toyota 86, and it also competes well with...
Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself Further reduction in degradation could help assure more...