Cops Are Now Towing Teslas For Evidence At Crime Scenes
Good morning! It’s Tuesday September 3, 2024, 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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I Am Swapping My Volt For A Highway Cruiser! What Car Should I Buy?
Nick’s wife is starting a new job that requires a lot of long-distance highway travel. She is looking for something a bit more comfortable than her 2012 Chevy Volt with …
The Average Age Of Cars On American Roads Keeps Rising
Vehicles in the U.S. just keep on getting older as new ones continue to cost way too much for the average buyer. In fact, the average car on the road …
EVs Will Be Cheaper To Make Than ICE Cars But Cost More To Fix
The cost of making EVs is decreasing faster than the industry anticipated. EV production will reach cost parity with ICE-equipped cars in as little three years, and the latest forecast …
GM Dealers Want Hybrids For Customers Who Aren’t Ready For EVs
GM is all in on electric vehicles. Through 2025, the company plans to spend some $35 billion on bringing more EVs to market. While that plan has had a bit …
Canada Sets 2035 Zero Emissions Mandate For New Cars
Image: Polestar Just over 10 percent of Canadian new car buyers this year chose to buy a battery electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. According to CTV, the exact number …
These Are All The States That Could Ban Gas Cars In 2035
Stinky tailpipes may be a thing of the past in these states. Photo: Marijan Murat/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images (AP) Time is running out for gas-powered cars as lawmakers around the world implement …
Rivian CEO Mocks People Who Buy Gas Cars
The EV transition is happening, whether you like it or not. It won’t be an overnight process — we keep our cars around for 12.5 years on average, and it’ll …
Government Fossil Fuel Subsidies Topped $1 Trillion In 2022
In 2022, global governments subsidized fossil fuels to the tune of $1.3 trillion, according to the International Monetary Fund. It seems member countries of the G20 just can’t wean themselves …