In general, cars are built better and last longer than they ever have in the past. That said, some cars are definitely built better than others. And while you can generally trust Toyotas, not everyone wants a Toyota. If you’re looking to buy a reliable new car, are there any that you should make sure you avoid? And…
Good morning! It’s Thursday, October 5, 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.
Unlike the turbine-powered cars of yesteryear from the likes of Rover and Chrysler, today’s Nice Price or No Dice Boeing-powered Bradley doesn’t connect its turbine to the wheels. Instead, it uses the jet’s thrust for propulsion. Let’s see if there’s any connection between its fun and its price.
Everybody loves a scrappy underdog. But a scrappy underdog on four wheels hits closer to home here. Whether it was a race team with few prospects up against the big manufacturer-backed teams, or an executive down on his luck, stories about unlikely success in the automotive world abound.
The seller of today’s Nice Price or No Dice Dodge cloud car describes its condition as “mint,” which isn’t startling considering its extremely low mileage. Let’s see if this surprising survivor is worth the seller’s asking to keep around even longer.