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Gas Prices: Why They Always End in 9/10 | Giga Gears
Have you ever looked at gas prices and wondered, “why is there a fraction on my gas price?” It’s a standard practice across the country, but it’s rarely explained. It turns out it stems from early 20th century practices when sales taxes were first placed on gasoline sales to help fund highway construction and…
Affordable Genesis G70 Lease Deals and WCSYB in This Week’s Car Buying Roundup
Let’s say you’re in the car market looking for something fun or, at the very least, somewhat interesting to drive. There are some great options to be had on the used market and, if you’re not picky or a badge snob, one of the best sport sedans to come to market in the last decade can be had for compact car money, the G…
“Must-Have Car Features for Seniors: QOTD Roundup | Giga Gears”
Since Cadillac stopped building leather sofas on wheels, and many other automakers killed off their AARP member special editions like Toyota did to its Avalon and Ford did to its Crown Victoria, what new car is left for old folks to tootle around in? We asked the Jalopnik audience this pressing question last week, and…
“Morris Minor Almost Revived in 2005 | Giga Gears”
From the fifth-generation Ford Mustang to the Chevrolet SSR, the 2000s was a decade when automakers were fully willing to make a splash with new retro-styled models. It was during this heady time that the Morris Minor, a beloved British classic, was nearly revived when its manufacturer was sold off in 2005. Autocar…
European Investors Push for Unionized Tesla
Happy Thursday! It’s April 11, 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.