Good morning! It’s Wednesday, July 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.
Stan has really enjoyed his 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe, but it’s time for an upgrade and he wants two more doors, all-wheel-drive, and upgraded tech. However, he doesn’t want to give up the fun and performance of the V6 power and he certainly doesn’t want a boring color. What car should he buy?
It’s still fairly tough out there for folks searching for that special new car. I know this all too well as someone who was recently offered a $500 spot on a waiting list to order a Ford Maverick. Costs are up (the average listing price of a new car is $49,000 according to Cox Automotive) as is insurance, and, while…