Automakers Keep Killing Off Small Cars Despite Eventually Regretting It

The EV revolution has hit a stumbling block. Sure, sales are technically rising, but they’re not rising anywhere near as quickly as projected. Automakers like Ford are losing big on each vehicle sold, with losses totaling in the billions — and now, The Verge reports that Ford is starting to wonder if maybe it should … Read more

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 from Gartner predicts that EVs will actually be cheaper to make than gas-powered cars by 2027. One would expect prices to go down as EVs … Read more

France Halts Public €100-A-Month EV Leases After Demand Surges

The French government is suspending a subsidized EV leasing program because it’s been flooded with applicants who are eager for cheap EVs. The public lease program offers EVs starting at €100 per month, or $107 at current exchange rates. The program exceeded demand by more than double the amount of expected applicants. It must now … Read more

Tesla May Not Hit Its Lofty Sales Goals

Happy Wednesday! It’s December 27, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 1st Gear: Tesla Sales Are Good, But Likely Will … Read more

Non-Tesla EV Marketshare Jumps 800 Percent In Three Years

New numbers about non-Tesla EV market share and how many dealerships are selling electric vehicles are showing just how much Tesla’s market edge has shrunk in the past few years, according to data compiled by iSeeCars.com. Even EVs Can’t Get A Break From The Heat iSeeCars took a look at the inventories of over 82,000 new and … Read more