The Morning Shift

Ferrari Is Unstoppable Right Now

Plus, Audi could boost the size of its planned U.S. auto plant, BEV market share just hit a new record in Europe and more.

By Andy Kalmowitz 2 days ago Read More

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The Most Expensive Ford Fathom Will Still Cost Under $40,000

Plus Canada is refusing to back down on its trade dispute with the U.S., Toyota is posting monster numbers and more.

By Andy Kalmowitz 3 days ago Read More

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 04: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a midterm election night watch party at the Department at Hudson's on November 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. El-Sayed faced off against Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) in what is expected to be one of the most competitive races this election season, while Benson faced Rep. John James (R-MI). (Photo by Salwan Georges/Getty Images)

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Democrats' Big Win Could Complicate Trump's Emissions Plans

Plus, how last night's elections affect Musk's companies, U.S. buyers dialing back their luxury automotive spending, and Honda looking at European production.

By Amber DaSilva 4 days ago Read More

Traffic backs up on southbound Interstate 5 heading into downtown San Diego during the afternoon commute on October 9, 2026 in San Diego, California.

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Surprise, Surprise: Short-Sighted Automakers Back Trump's Fuel Economy Standards Rollback

Also, Europe has all but forgiven Tesla CEO Elon Musk and a chip shortage at Stellantis could hamper Fiat output in Italy.

By Andy Kalmowitz 5 days ago Read More

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 15: Jim Farley, CEO of Ford talks on stage during the Red Bull Racing season launch at Michigan Central Station on January 15, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

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Read Jim Farley's Lips: No Boring Fords

Plus, the effects of our Canadian trade war on Michigan's election, companies getting ready for a midterm rout and BMW's plans for autonomy.

By Amber DaSilva 6 days ago Read More

General Motors new headquarters building. Detroit, Michigan.

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GM Pays $220 Million To Settle Lawsuit Alleging It Violated Drivers' Privacy For Profit

Turns out, neither drivers nor the courts like it if you sell private data without getting permission first.

By Andy Kalmowitz 9 days ago Read More

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Porsche Writedown Plunges Volkswagen Deeper Into The Financial Abyss

Carvana figured it out? Carvana? This is a real low point. Yeah, this one hurts. Ow.

By Andy Kalmowitz 10 days ago Read More

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 13: The new GMC Acadia sits on display at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show on September 13, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The show, which features 35 brands and an indoor EV track, opens to the public on September 16 and continues through September 24. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

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GM Will Finally Make Hybrid Crossovers

Everything old is new again.

By Amber DaSilva 11 days ago Read More

PERRY, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 24: Audi AG CEO Gernot Dollner speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a midterm campaign rally at the Guardian Centers on October 24, 2026 in Perry, Georgia. Trump is speaking at a rally in support of Georgia Republican Senate candidate, Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA), who is trying to unseat the incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Volkswagen Workers Don't Love The Audi-Trump Alliance

Political strategy in the U.S. is causing headaches in Volkswagen's home market.

By Amber DaSilva 12 days ago Read More

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after casting his ballot during early voting at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections on October 24, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The U.S. will hold midterm elections on November 3. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Audi Aligns With Trump For New U.S. Factory

Fair to say that Volkswagen Group is having an interesting week.

By Amber DaSilva 13 days ago Read More

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Tesla Missed Profit Targets In Q3, But A SpaceX Merger Will Surely Help That

Remember when Tesla was a car company?

By Andy Kalmowitz 16 days ago Read More

Austin, Texas - July 14, 2026: Tesla Cybercab fleet by: University of College

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Tesla Still Wants To Sell Cybercabs This Year

The window is narrowing for Elon Musk's bullish promises on autonomous cars.

By Amber DaSilva 17 days ago Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 08: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk (C) reacts after being awarded the National Medal of Science during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on October 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump awarded some of the nation's highest scientific honors to technology leaders including Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Elon Musk Personally Ordered Starlink Slowdown In Ukraine: Report

Plus, the EU's bid to hamper its own emissions regulations, U.S. emissions regs that encourage offshoring production, and Toyota's latest recall.

By Amber DaSilva 18 days ago Read More

ST QUENTIN, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 25: Honda Motors demonstrates its ASIMO robot during the 'Robonumerique' exhibition on November, 25, 2014 in St Quentin, France. ASIMO (Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility) is a humanoid robot developed by Honda which measures 1.30 meters per 40 kg. Considered the most powerful humanoid robot in the world, the all-new ASIMO was introduced for the first time in Europe in Brussels. The Japanese group has considerable technological advances: intelligence, dexterity and motor skills. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

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Honda And Toyota Want A Robotic Future

Plus European EV hunger, Waymo's plans for world domination, and yet further recalls from Ford.

By Amber DaSilva 19 days ago Read More

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CarGurus Sued By New York City For Allegedly Lying About Dealership Prices

Plus, Tesla is asking its shareholders to re-elect Elon Musk at its annual meeting (shock!), Jeep may start building vehicles in China for Canada and more.

By Andy Kalmowitz 20 days ago Read More

CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump dances as he departs after delivering remarks during a rally at F&M Bank Arena on October 10, 2026 in Clarksville, Tennessee. President Trump traveled to Tennessee to campaign for local Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)

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Don't Expect A U.S.-Mexico Trade Deal Any Time Soon

Plus, salespeople getting out of the dealership game, the U.S. plans to buy oil from shadowy sources, and Toyota's continued Canadian production.

By Amber DaSilva 23 days ago Read More

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Tesla Still Says The New Roadster Is Coming Tonight

Plus, Europe as a proving ground for Chinese automakers, Canadian car-buying preferences and Penske changing ownership.

By Amber DaSilva 24 days ago Read More

Poznan, Poland – 0531.2026: Jaecoo J7 and Jaecoo J8 SUVs at an official dealership in Poland – modern Chinese crossover vehicles in front of a car showroom, European automotive market

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Chinese Automakers Are Moving In To European Factories To Beat Isolationist Laws

Legislation still lags behind production strategy.

By Amber DaSilva 25 days ago Read More

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Dodge Wants To Bring Back The V8 Hellcat

Are EVs quicker? Sure, but that's apparently not the point to a certain kind of buyer.

By Amber DaSilva 26 days ago Read More

Woman driver holding steering wheel of Tesla Model X electric car with autopilot screen on road.

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Tesla Forced To Rename 'Full-Self Driving' In Europe Due To Regulatory Pressure

Plus, Volkswagen Group deliveries continue their freefall as sales dwindle, China and the EU strike a deal on imported Chinese hybrids and more.

By Andy Kalmowitz 27 days ago Read More

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Canadians Want A European Car Market

Plus, new German fines on Volkswagen, Honda's plans for a Southeast Asian pickup, and sales for Chinese-built Teslas.

By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk attends a meeting on artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. The meeting comes as some have called for a slowdown in AI development amid rising safety concerns. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Tesla Is Using Social Media Pressure To Push For FSD Approval In Europe

Plus, Porsche's plans to raise prices, Honda shuffling its U.S. production, and Nissan's terrible horrible no good very bad sales year.

By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More

STRAIT OF HORMUZ, IRAN - MAY 16: An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

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Oil Is Moving Through The Strait Of Hormuz, But It's A Dangerous Trip

Plus, ChargePoint's attempts to keep up with EV sales, Porsche's pursuit of profits, and Lucid's construction backlog.

By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More

Glauchau, Germany - May 17, 2023: Long freight train carrying new cars from Volkswagen plant near Glauchau in Saxony

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Europeans Still Love Their EVs

While policy and tariffs in the U.S. may have priced EV ownership out of contention for a lot of drivers, their counterparts in Europe aren't holding back.

By Amber DaSilva 1 month ago Read More