Good morning! It’s Tuesday, July 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Suggested Reading. Huge Whale Capsizes Fishing Boat Off East Coast Of U.S.

Tesla's Aging Cars Aren't Selling So Elon's Making Promises About AI And New Models

Despite the recent decline in new Tesla sales, the Model Y and its siblings continue to be some of the fastest-selling EVs in the used car market, according to iSeeCars data from April 2024. At the time, the study said that the average price of a used Tesla Model Y...

Tesla Model Y Long Range Used Prices Plummet To Under $25,000

Remember the first time you saw a Tesla? Heads turned, jaws dropped. Electric cars went from quirky science experiments to desirable status symbols. In a market where innovation is the driving force, Tesla consistently finds ways to outpace the competition. In 2021, Tesla unveiled a marvel that redefined the boundaries of performance, luxury, and efficiency. An electric SUV that not only breaks speed records but also sets new standards for the entire electric car industry.

The Fastest 0-60 MPH Electric SUV In 2024

CarBuzz.com

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck range extender - due sometime shortly - will not have removable hardware. Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill said via X that "any range extender offered by Tesla will be structurally mounted so it's safe in a crash," quashing any claims that the range extender pack would be detachable.

Tesla Cybertruck's 470-Mile Range Max Range Battery Costs More Than Just A Ton Of Money

New images allegedly showcase the Tesla Model Y's updated rear fascia and interior. Based on the leak, the Model Y will adopt a classy lightbar with a diffusing red glow. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the new Model Y will not debut this year. The Tesla Model Y...

Tesla Model Y Details Leaked Ahead Of New Model's Unveiling

New York City, NY

Writers represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program and self-verified their accounts. Writers are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

writer

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly cooking up a new all-electric crossover variant of the all-electric CLA four-door coupe. If true, the new all-electric crossover will likely replace the Mercedes EQB or possibly slot in underneath the EQB with regard to Merc’s all-electric lineup. The EQB is currently Mercedes’ closest competitor when it comes to rivaling the Cadillac Optiq, with both models offering similar starting prices. That said, the least-expensive dual-motor EQB starts at more than $60,000 and offers just 207 miles of range, whereas the Cadillac Optiq is standard with dual motors and offers roughly 300 miles of range, starting at $54,000.

Mercedes-Benz May Have A New Cadillac Optiq Rival On The Way

In the race to make EVs cheaper and more profitable, companies are pulling just about every lever they can. But while improving battery technology often hogs the spotlight, automakers are investing heavily into changing how the rest of the car is made. Gigacasting is a form of die-casting — pouring...

Why Tesla’s big bet on gigacasting has other EV makers reimagining their factories

It can be really hard to tell what’s satire and what isn’t in these irony-driven days. Remember how Sony executives didn’t realize that the hype on social media behind critical and commercial dud Morbius wasn’t real? They put a bad movie back into theaters, only for it to flop even harder. Similarly, it’s so hard to tell if Cybertruck owners are all doing some sort of high-brow, super meta satire, of if they've bitten off more than they can chew and they're all trying to save face. A man standing and subsequently breaking the windshield of his Cybertruck at a Tesla meetup feels like satire, but it isn’t.

Tesla Owner Walks On Top Of Cybertruck And Shatters Windshield

Denver, CO

The YouTube channel Out of Spec Renew recently met up with the Classic EV Conversion team near Denver, CO to check out their 1980’s Pontiac Fiero GT conversion. The auto shop specializes in preserving the character of classic cars while electrifying them for the modern age. This well-executed Fiero GT conversion is the one that put them on the map.

Don’t Be Fooled: This Pontiac Fiero Has A Tesla Model S Powertrain

South Pasadena, CA

South Pasadena, California is the first city in the United States to replace its gas-burning police fleet with all-electric vehicles. The department announced it would switch to EVs last year and now it followed through with the addition of 20 brand-new Tesla EVs and almost three dozen chargers. There are...

This City Has The First Fully Electric Police Fleet In The U.S.

When deliveries of the controversial Tesla Cybertruck finally started late last year, everyone’s eyes were on the specs. Specifically, the targeted driving range, which turned out to be less than what was initially advertised when the angular electric pickup debuted in 2019. Tesla’s answer was a yet-to-be-released drop-in range...

Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender: You’ll Need To Schedule An Appointment For That

If you started holding your breath when Tesla first showed off its next-gen Roadster, you wouldn't be reading this right now. The automaker has been promising its futuristic sports car since 2017, and its newest deadline of a 2025 launch is right around the corner. Thankfully, Tesla says that it's happening (for real this time) complete with some pretty rad SpaceX tech that will make it "fly."

Tesla Will Finally Show Off 'Flying' Next-Gen Roadster In 2025: Musk

SlashGear

The 3.5-liter Ford EcoBoost engine has increased the efficiency of many models from the Detroit automaker. Here are all the cars with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Engine

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Community Voices represent independent, third-party users who have joined our contributor program but not yet verified their accounts. Community Voices are expected, like all users, to adhere to our Community Standards.

community_voice

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

TheStreet

Cost-conscious consumers often shop used for vehicles — here are top cars and SUVs between $10 and $20K according to Consumer Reports, a nearly century-old nonprofit consumer research and advocacy firm.

The best used cars & SUVs under $20k according to Consumer Reports

The US Sun

FORD are set to produce a new range of smaller and more affordable electric cars that could replace the Fiesta and the soon-to-be-discontinued Focus. The car giant, who recently revealed the new, all-electric Capri model, are said to be working on a new platform that could see them build a host of new EVs.

Ford plans to make ‘affordable EV’ that could replace discontinued Fiesta and Focus – and reveals three ‘key’ benchmarks

It’s tough to dispute Lucid’s status as a leader in EV tech. The startup’s Air sedan goes well over 500 miles on a full charge, farther than any other electric car on sale here. The car is wildly efficient and strikingly designed to boot. But one thing the company has had trouble with thus far is making money.

Lucid's Midsize SUV: Everything We Know

NewsBreak

Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor Vs. Dual-Motor: See How Much Faster The Cyberbeast Is

There’s no denying that electric cars can smoke a comparable combustion vehicle thanks to the instantaneous torque of the electric motors. That made the Tesla Model...

Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor Vs. Dual-Motor: See How Much Faster The Cyberbeast Is

Comments / 0