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GM's EV Pullback Just Cost The Company $6 Billion
GM just lost $7.1 billion between an EV business writedown and restructuring in China, Jeep is actually cutting prices in 2026 and more.
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80% Of Car Shoppers Say They're Open To Using AI Because Nobody Can Do Anything Anymore
Car shoppers are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence, Ford plans to launch an eyes-off hands-free driving system in 2028, and more.
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Senate Hearing On Auto Affordability Postponed Due To Lack Of Elon Musk
We're looking at the upcoming Senate hearing on affordability, and automakers' grim outlooks for U.S. sales in 2026.
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New Car Sales Are Booming For The Rich, Falling For Everyone Else
Only the rich can afford new cars, but they have no interest in Volkswagen or Audi, plus Mercedes-Benz, Lucid, Nuro, Uber move the needle on self-driving cars.
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Nissan's New CEO Has To Win Back Dealer Trust
We're looking at Nissan's relationship with its dealers, and Hyundai and Kia's year-end sales numbers and more.
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Tesla's Bad Sales Year Means BYD Is Now The Best-Selling EV Maker In The World
In this morning's edition, it's EVs all the way down.
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European Drivers Love Chinese EVs
Chinese EV sales in Europe, as well as a new regulatory change that could hurt those same automakers on their home turf and more.
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Tesla Is Predicting A Bad Fourth Quarter
We're looking at Tesla's upcoming numbers, as well as Porsche's cost-cutting and more.
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The Electric Future Will Come From China
We're looking at Western automakers ceding the EV market to China, as well as a fiery Toyota recall.
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Even More Tesla Doors Draw Regulatory Attention
We're looking at yet another NHTSA investigation into Tesla's doors, as well as Waymo's attempts to make its cars work when traffic lights don't.
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At Least Stellantis' Dealers Think 2026 Is Looking Up
Stellantis' dealers are optimistic about 2026 following a few years of life being rough and more.
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2026 Will Probably Be Rough For Car Sales
New car sales are likely to take a dive in 2026 because everything is falling apart, Elon Musk becomes the first person worth $700 billion, and more.
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Ram Confirms The Dakota Name Is Coming Back For Its New Mid-Size Truck
We've got trucks! Mid-size trucks! Canadian-built trucks! Recalled trucks! It's a truck-load of news today in The Morning Shift.
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Trump Is Wrong About Gas Prices Being Under $1.99 In Much Of The Country
In this morning's edition, Trump went on TV and lied about gas prices (amid a million other far more important things), and more.
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Federal Government Sued By 16 States Over Trump's Decision To Pull EV Charger Programs
A sizable chunk of U.S. states are suing the feds over President Trump's suspension of EV charging programs, and more.
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Ford Ends Pure EV F-150 Lightning
We're looking at Ford's cowardice on EVs, as well as Elon Musk's record-breaking net worth and more.
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Trump's CAFE Changes Will Cost Drivers
We're looking at how lowered emissions regulations could cost car buyers money, as well as the wild sums the Tesla board has raked in and more.
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Europe Gives Up On Its 2035 Internal Combustion Engine Ban
The European Commission throws in the towel on planned 2035 combustion engine ban, global EV sales see their slowest growth since February of 2024, and more.
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Tesla Is Once Again Buoying The EV Market Following The Death Of Federal EV Incentives
Tesla is doing the heavy lifting when it comes to EV registrations as legacy automakers see drops following the death of federal incentives and more.
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Carvana's Comeback Is One For The Ages As Value Surpasses Ford And GM
Who doesn't love a comeback story?
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Trump's Tariffs Are Raising Car Prices As Automakers Pass Increased Costs Onto Buyers
In this morning's edition, from the U.S. to China, the automotive world is shrinking, and fast. But there's Christmas music on the radio, so that's something.
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Porsche Brings Back Its Best Interior Patterns As Fabric You Can Buy For Accurate Restorations (Or Any Other Projects)
Porsche is reissuing a number of textiles from its archives, going all the way back to the 356.
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Sales Numbers Are Bleak, Except For Cheaper, Smaller Cars That Aren't Built By American Car Companies
With Trump & Co. apparently determined to reboot the 80s, all that's left is the perm being made official haircut of the USA.
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Trump Rolls Back Already Unenforceable Fuel Efficiency Standards In Bid To Make Cars Cheaper
Look, it's not "smog" it's "freedom mist" okay?
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JLR Reportedly Ditches Chief Responsible For Controversial Rebrand
Controversy in the boardroom, particulates in the tailpipe, and gremlins in your 911. It's Wednesday, and it feels like everything is broken.
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A Crummy Economy Is Seriously Sinking Car Sales
Slacking car sales, consumer uncertainty, how the EV wars in China are benefiting Tesla, and a little billion-dollar fraud forgiveness. It's a busy Tuesday.
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Automakers Are Investing In AI, But No One's Seeing Any Benefit Yet
We're looking at automakers' enthusiasm for unproven AI, as well as the one nation on Earth that still likes Tesla and more.
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