14 Dec, 2024

A Volcano In The U.S. Could Contain The Biggest Lithium Deposit In The World

The site of a former supervolcano at the Oregon and Nevada border could turn out to be the largest lithium deposit in the U.S. and, possibly, the world. New research suggests that the McDermitt Caldera could contain over 132 million tons of lithium, which is enough to meet global demand for decades. This could give […]

3 mins read

Mercedes Will Build A Mini Electric G-Wagen For The U.S.

Good morning! It’s Friday, September 8, 2023, 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. What Recession? Car Companies Insist Everything Is Fine 1st Gear: Mercedes Minimizes The G-Wagen When Mercedes unveiled the […]

7 mins read

Could Rivian Build The Mitsubishi Triton So It Can Be Sold In The U.S?

(Disclaimer: This shitpost was originally published last week because I didn’t pay close enough attention to the details of the embargo and thought it would be fine. It was not, and for that, I apologize. But now that the embargo has been lifted, it has returned as a very real conspiracy theory that you should […]

5 mins read

The Ford F-150 Lobo Could Finally Be Coming To The U.S. As A Performance Pickup

The Ford F-150 Lobo looms on the horizon in the U.S. After more than two decades of the nameplate’s success in Mexico, the Lobo could finally be headed to America as a performance truck, much like the late and great SVT Lightning. Well, if the latest rumors that Ford Authority reported on turn out to […]

3 mins read

Parts Shortage Idles GM’s U.S. Truck Plants

Happy Friday! It’s August 25, 2023, 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 today. A Next-Gen Bolt EV Is On The Way From Chevrolet 1st Gear: GM Slows Truck Production When the […]

6 mins read