MotorWeek’s 1987 Ford Festiva Review Reminds Us How Imperialism Created Many Small “American” Cars

MotorWeek’s 1987 Ford Festiva Review Reminds Us How Imperialism Created Many Small “American” Cars

The American automotive industry is best known for its large vehicles, be they pickup trucks, large SUVs, or big muscle cars. Most American automakers sold small cars in the past, but some folks may not be aware that many small “American” cars were actually designed and/or built by other companies in other countries. American imperialism forced … Read more

We Should Have Listened To Jimmy Carter

We Should Have Listened To Jimmy Carter

President James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr. died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. Carter will be remembered as a consummate humanitarian and Nobel Prize winning statesman who spent his retirement years building houses with Habitat for Humanity and all but eradicating a truly terrible parasite, the … Read more

Harris And Trump Are Worlds Apart When It Comes To The Future Of EVs

Harris And Trump Are Worlds Apart When It Comes To The Future Of EVs

Good morning! It’s Friday, November 1, 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. Steve’s Ideal Winter Car Is, Of Course, a Subaru BRZ 1st Gear: The Future Of EVs Depends On … Read more