American Automakers Doing What They Can To Avoid Building EVs
Happy Friday! It’s March 15, 2024 — the Ides of March — and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, …
Prelude
New Honda Prelude Hybrid Will Not Be ‘Sportiest, Zippiest Car’
Honda says the Prelude concept is headed for production. Not as an EV, but as a hybrid. The new coupe could be available in as little as two years, or …
We’re On The Brink Of A New Golden Age Of Japanese Performance Cars
The early-1990s Japanese ‘bubble era’ produced a variety of incredible sports cars that remain legends today. Every automaker from Japan was competing for an imaginary sports car crown, and giving …
If The Honda Prelude Doesn’t Go Into Production, I’ll Eat My Shoe
Honda just took the wraps off a new Prelude concept at the Japan Mobility Show, and it’s hard not to get excited about a sporty electric coupe that would probably …
These Are The Worst ‘90s Performance Cars According To You
“This is a topic that will result in many hurt feelings and endless debate – mostly because many of us lived through this era and the criteria is somewhat nebulous. …
At $18,800, Is This 1984 Ford Ranger Roll-A-Long A Good Deal?
The ad for today’s Nice Price or No Dice Ranger Roll-A-Long describes it as being in “mint condition” despite it obviously being beige and orange both inside and out. Let’s …
At $13,000, Is This 1981 Honda Prelude Solaire A Good Deal?
Solaire, the Santa Ana, California company that converted today’s Nice Price or No Dice Prelude into a drop-top called the model an “instant classic” in its promotional materials. Let’s see …
Say ‘I Do’ With These Platinum Wedding Bands From Japan
A jeweler in Japan is selling wedding bands with Honda’s seal of approval. While there probably isn’t an actual Honda or Acura part number for the platinum bridal bands from …