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Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftVW Isn’t Giving Up On EVsPlus VW is sticking with its electric vehicle strategy while almost every other automaker jumps ship.ByOwen BellwoodPublishedFebruary 9, 2024Comments (28)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftTesla Sold One (1) Car In Korea Last MonthAlso, the United Auto Workers Union took a big step to add VW workers, and Honda is making a lot of money right now.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedFebruary 8, 2024Comments (4)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftFord Made $4 Billion Last Year Despite Warning UAW Strike Could ‘Bankrupt’ ItPlus Hertz loses big on its EV gamble and Mini just built its last ever Clubman.ByOwen BellwoodPublishedFebruary 7, 2024Comments (23)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftToyota Is Making A Ton Of Money Thanks To HybridsAlso, Stellantis says it won't merge with Renault, and Hertz drops plans to buy 65,000 electric vehicles.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedFebruary 6, 2024Comments (84)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftF-150 Production Halted, Ford Temporarily Lays Off 9,700 WorkersPlus Apple is getting serious about its self-driving car and Tesla pays $1.5 million for dumping hazardous waste.ByOwen BellwoodUpdatedFebruary 6, 2024Comments (44)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftElon Musk Could Move Tesla Out Of Delaware After Court Blocks His Massive Pay PackPlus the Ferrari Purosangue SUV is proving its worth and Toyota may have been right all along.ByOwen BellwoodPublishedFebruary 2, 2024Comments (31)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftVolvo Is Done Propping Up Struggling PolestarPlus Tesla is under fire for its handling of toxic waste and Cruise is burning through cash at an alarming rateByOwen BellwoodPublishedFebruary 1, 2024Comments (34)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftElon Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Pay Shot Down By Delaware JudgePlus, GM's Factory Zero fire caused seven figures in damages, and Donald Trump has some thoughts about UAW president…ByAmber DaSilvaPublishedJanuary 31, 2024Comments (25)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftCar Ownership Is Too Expensive For Americans Because What Are You Gonna Do, Not Have A Car?Plus Toyota is trying to unravel its scandals, and government reps want a closer look at FordByAmber DaSilvaPublishedJanuary 30, 2024Comments (56)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftTesla Shares Tank After Musk Warns Of Soft 2024 SalesPlus, the UK is still figuring out international trade, and Lincoln is cutting its dealer networkByAmber DaSilvaPublishedJanuary 26, 2024Comments (69)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftElon Musk Says Chinese EVs Could ‘Demolish’ Rivals If The Government Lets ThemAlso, the FAA is limiting Boeing 737 output but clearing a path for grounded planes to fly, and Tesla erased $50…ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedJanuary 25, 2024Comments (73)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning Shift‘Make Or Break Point’: Apple Delays Car Launch To 2028, Dials Back Self-Driving FeaturesAlso, Southwest flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike, and Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles over roof…ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedJanuary 24, 2024Comments (19)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftEVs Will Max Out At 30 Percent Market Share: Toyota ChairmanAlso, online used car retailer Vroom is dead, and Boeing may not hit its production goals because of recent issues.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedJanuary 23, 2024Comments (69)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftThe EV Stock Bubble Is BurstingAlso, Cadillac says high-performance EVs are coming, and Waymo wants to go to Los Angeles.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedJanuary 22, 2024Comments (76)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftFord Dials Back F-150 Lightning Production To Scale Up Bronco And RangerPlus the Feds step in on busted EV chargers, and Chrysler has a mid-life Chrysis.ByAmber DaSilvaPublishedJanuary 19, 2024Comments (36)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftTesla’s Autopilot Recall Probably Won’t Fix The Problem: CriticsAlso, GM fires nine Cruise executives following a safety probe, and McLaren is switching to order-based allocation.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedDecember 14, 2023Comments (27)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftTesla Recalls Millions Of Vehicles Over Autopilot Safety IssuesAlso, two Tesla Model 3s are going to lose their $7,500 EV tax credit, and GM is extending some assembly plant…ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedDecember 13, 2023Comments (24)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning ShiftFord Cuts 2024 F-150 Lightning Production Goal In Half Because Of Weakening DemandAlso, the UAW filed unfair labor charges against three foreign automakers, and Lucid's CFO calls it quits.ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedDecember 12, 2023Comments (33)
Car CultureThe Morning ShiftCar CultureThe Morning Shift2.5 Million New Cars Are Just Sitting On Dealer LotsAlso, Tesla says California is cool with "Autopilot" and "self-driving," and a Russian airline is suing Canada over…ByAndy KalmowitzPublishedDecember 11, 2023Comments (81)