First Shift: Toyota weighs four-day workweek
• Toyota weighs four-day workweek • GM raises earnings guidance again • Mitsubishi adjusts North America plans • 90% of CDK outside software rebooted • Robotaxis in San...
Tesla Robotaxi event rescheduled for Oct. 10
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker Robotaxi will now debut on Oct. 10 The new date means the reveal was pushed back two months Musk has provided no details about the Robotaxi The Tesla Robotaxi...
Toyota weighs 4-day workweek in sweeping overhaul of office life
The possible change in Japan is part of a sweeping rethink of office life meant to streamline workloads for a modern, more agile era of global competition and innovation.
Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance invests heavily in speed
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it’s heavy Pricing hasn’t been released, but expect a bill...
One-off 2025 BMW M5 heads to Monterey Car Week auction
BMW will auction off a one-off version of its redesigned 2025 M5 at next month’s 2024 Monterey Car Week to help raise funds for charity. The new M5 made its debut in June and starts U.S....
GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV
GM’s Orion Assembly Plant won’t build electric trucks until mid-2026 Buick’s EV timeline just became TBD The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the Origin...
Porsche says EV transition to “take years,” Audi refocuses on PHEVs
Porsche and Audi acknowledge the electric transition will take longer than anticipated Audi said plug-in hybrids will be the stepping stone, especially in the U.S. Both Porsche and Audi still plan...
2025 Honda Civic Si gains new look, chassis updates
The Honda Civic Si receives a nip and tuck for 2025 The updated 2025 Honda Civic Si arrives this summer and costs $31,045 Updates are minimal, power holds steady at 200 hp, but chassis tweaks...
First Shift: Chevy and GMC’s multi-focus approach
• Chevy and GMC’s multi-focus approach • Ram 1500, Jeep Wagoneer investigation • GM adjusts route to all-EV lineup • American Honda’s 2024 outlook • Stellantis pays $190 million in...
Rivian CEO: R3X arriving “as soon as we possibly can,” before R3
The enthusiast-oriented Rivian R3X will launch before the mainstream R3 No timeline has been given for when the R3X or R3 will arrive The Rivian R2 will go into production in 2026 and serve as the...
Deployable rear step with diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks
Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enabling easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren’t new, but combining...
GM ups guidance after posting 14% higher profit, record Q2 revenue
GM said it set records for global revenue, North American profit and North American revenue in the second quarter, by strong sales of pickups and SUVs.
Report: Trump sanctions sparked Chinese smartphone maker to build EVs
Donald Trump hates electric cars—particularly Chinese electric cars—but his administration’s sanctions against China’s Xiaomi in early 2021 sparked the company’s decision to build...
Toyota bZ4X Versus Subaru Solterra Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency
Automakers have been partnering to develop and produce new vehicles for decades, and the tradition continues in the EV age. The Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra, and Lexus RZ are the result of such an...
Electric Ram trucks may feature deployable rear step that doubles as a diffuser
Stellantis is developing creative aerodynamic features for electric trucks A deployable rear diffuser can also become a rear bed step This would make active aero dynamics also a functional feature...
First Shift: 2024 Future Product Pipeline
• 2024 Future Product Pipeline • Pennsylvania dealership employees sue CDK • Trump renews pledge to prod Chinese automakers • Volvo EX90 delivered without key features • Auto repos surge...
2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles
EPA range numbers span from 261 to 318 miles with larger Performance Battery Plus Those with standard Performance Battery return an EPA 252 to 274 miles of range All 2025 Taycan models can do 10-80%...
Cadillac Sollei EV convertible concept looks back to go forward
Cadillac’s latest EV concept previews a potential convertible flagship The Sollei concept seems like a convertible riff off the Celestiq The Sollei features a 2+2 layout Might an electric...
2025 Honda Odyssey minivan gains new tech, costs $43,315
Honda refreshed the Odyssey minivan for 2025 with tweaked styling and updated tech The 2025 Honda Odyssey EX-L costs $43,315, which is $3,680 more than last year The updated 2025 Honda Odyssey is...
Minivans shift to hybrid, except Honda Odyssey
The redesigned Kia Carnival has a hybrid option with an expected 36 mpg range Standard as a hybrid, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg or 35 mpg with all-wheel drive The Chrysler Pacifica is the only...