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  • There's an abundance of auto industry news this week and as often is the case, it is led by what's happening in the Electric Vehicle Market. Todd Bianco starts the program with these reports and concludes this week's program discussing more vintage window stickers and sharing amazement at how options used to be valued.

    In the middle of this week's episode, Todd is joined as he is most weeks by John McMullen and they take you on a virtual auto auction spree at BringATrailer.com. This week's selections are below!

    JOHN's Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1997-toyota-supra-36/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-ford-thunderbird-80/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1939-graham-sharknose-convertible/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-pontiac-gto-29/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-mini-cooper-jcw/

     

    TODD's Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-oldsmobile-toronado-3/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-lancia-flaminia-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-toyota-2000gt-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-honda-beat-35/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2021-ford-ford-bronco-4-dr-first-edition-1967-retro-recreation/

  • Todd Bianco and John McMullen talked at length about the Hertz-Tesla deal, what it means for electric cars, how it benefits both companies. We also discussed the Uber deal with Hertz to rent 50,000 Tesla EVs on a weekly basis to its drivers. And did you know the average price of a vehicle purchase in the US is now above $45,000? People are buying ever-more expensive, big SUVs and trucks. Check out John and Todd’s Bring-a-Trailer picks this week: A 1962 Lotus 23b race car, a 1986 Apollo Verona, a 1970 Chevrolet El Camino, a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, a 1982 Toyota 4x4 pickup, a 1968 Toyota 2000GT, a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (very green), a 1989 Dodge Shadow Shelby CSX, a 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S, and a 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco.

    John's Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-lotus-23b/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-apollo-verona/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-chevrolet-el-camino-27/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-chevrolet-camaro-101/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-toyota-4x4-pickup-19/

    Todd's Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-toyota-2000gt-2/ 

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-pontiac-grand-prix-8/ 

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-dodge-shadow-shelby-csx-2/ 

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-toyota-celica-29/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-volkswagen-scirocco-16v-7/

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  • On this edition of All Revved Up with Todd Bianco: Big auto companies are making big deals for battery factories to electrify their fleets. Todd ranted about the fact that “MIC” Made-In-China cars are coming to the U.S. The Chinese invasion will be with electric vehicles, completely skipping internal combustion vehicles. Like the Japanese and Koreans before them, they have been learning quickly and now can manufacture desirable products at very competitive prices. We already buy Chinese-built cars in the U.S. without even knowing. The market will look very different by 2030. The Ford Maverick is back as an entry level pickup truck with an eye-popping EPA rating of 42 mpg city for the base hybrid. Tesla is accelerating it dominance in both EVs and Supercharging. Bring-a-Trailer has some fantastic picks this week, including a 1970 Fiat Dino Spyder, a 1971 DeTomaso Pantera and a 1971 Firebird Trans Am. 

     

    John McMullen’s Bring A Trailer Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1931-rolls-royce-20-25-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-ford-mustang-convertible-86/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-toyota-tacoma-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-detomaso-pantera-29/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-pontiac-firebird-36/

     

    Todd Bianco’s Bring A Trailer Picks:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-fiat-2300s-coupe/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-fiat-dino-7/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-chevrolet-corvair-27/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-ford-mustang-cobra-r-16/

     

  • On this edition of All Revved Up, Todd Bianco talks about drama at Lordstown Motors/Foxconn. News from the automotive world continues with Genesis showing off their 2023 GV60 EV. Elon Musk is blasting President Biden while Tesla is not shocking the world with moving their headquarters to Austin, Texas. Tesla also recorded amazing Q3 deliveries and Volvo is going to go public. Apple wants more of your car’s controls, Mazda has a bunch of new SUVs coming, and the EPA rates the 2022 Mercedes EQS. Musk has also confirmed production of the Cyberquad ATV, and there is even more electric vehicle news. Plus, Todd has the Vehicle Dead List for 2022. And, the best Used Cars for Uber/Lyft Drivers.

    In the second half of the show, it’s Bring-a-Trailer. John’s picks: A 2008 Audi RS4; a 2012 Bentley Continental GT Convertible; a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Convertible; a 1967 VW Bus; and a 1994 Dodge Viper R/T. Todd’s picks: A 1984 Toyota Cressida; a 1986 VW Quantum Syncro Wagon; a 1985 Toyota pickup; a 1995 Lexus LS400 and a 1934 BMW 319 Sports Cabriolet.

    Want to follow along? Here are the links to the vehicles they’ve picked at auction this week:

    John McMullen

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-audi-rs4-85/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-bentley-continental-gtc-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-convertible-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-volkswagen-bus-37/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-dodge-viper-rt-10-22/

    Todd Bianco

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-toyota-cressida-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-volkswagen-quantum-syncro-wagon/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-toyota-pickup-14/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-lexus-ls400-6/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1934-bmw-319-sports-cabriolet/

     

  • This week, Todd Bianco's rundown of auto industry news includes: Volvo priced its C40 Recharge; the Acura Integra is coming back; people have too much money to spend at car auctions; Mercedes has a V8 problem; Dodge has an electrification plan; Cadillac is losing some dealers but gaining new ones; Lucid Air Dream Edition Range is rated at 520-mile range and Lucid has started production; Ford is recalling Mach-E electric SUVs for loose windshields and glass roofs; Redwood Materials is going to recycle our batteries; VW ID.4 earns Top Safety Pick+; we will get a Bronco Raptor; Audi priced its new Q4 E-Tron; Volvo wants to go leather-free; Polestar is going public with a $20 billion value; Ford investing in Blue Oval City and BlueOvalSK Battery Park in Tennessee and Kentucky; the Rivian R1T and BMW iX went to press preview and have glowing reviews so far. Todd also looks at JD Power’s Most Appealing 2021 list and iSeeCars.com’s list of 16 Cars that Cost More Used Than New.

    In the second part of the program, it's the weekly auction-picking on BringATrailer.com. John McMullen’s picks: A 2021 Mercedes G63 Barbus G800; a 1973 Porsche 914; a 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V; a vintage Japanese tinplate concept car collection.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2021-mercedes-benz-g800-brabus/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-59/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-lincoln-continental-12/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/tinplate-concept-cars/

    Todd Bianco’s picks: a 1973 Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS 454 Wagon; a 1968 Mercury Cougar GT-E XR-7 4-speed; a 1968 Fiat Dino Coupe; a 1990 Nissan 300ZX and a 2006 Land Rover Ranger Rover Sport Supercharged. We also looked at 3 vintage window sticker.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-chevrolet-chevelle-malibu-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-mercury-cougar-gte-4-speed/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-fiat-dino-17/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-nissan-300zx-48/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-land-rover-range-rover-sport-3/

  • In the first half of the show, Todd Bianco discusses Auto Industry News: Tesla Model 3 is the most American car, Volvo is building an all-electric XC90; The Chevy Corvette C8 Z06 is delayed again; Ferrari has a new plug-in sportscar; Honda wants to sell 70,000 Prologue electric SUVs when they go on sale in 2023; Porsche, Rimac take over Bugatti; Stellantis wants eMuscle cars; vehicles with the highest resale value; California has a Smog Check Referee; Jeep turns 80; Ford recalling Explorers; Lamborghini’s best-selling car is its SUV, the Urus; Acura is killing the NSX and Toyota is killing the Avalon for the 2022 model year; the Lamborghini Countach is back for Lambo’s 50th birthday; Rivian is eyeing factory sites in Texas. Toyota finally redesigned the Tundra for 2022. 

     

    In the second half of this week’s episode, it’s Bring-a-Trailer with Todd and John McMullen. John’s picks: a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SE; a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 440-powered; a 1985 BMW 323i Baur TC; and a 350-powered 1973 Ford Coupe Custom. Todd’s picks: a 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL with 4700 miles; a 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with 38k miles; a 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500 with 34K miles; a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500; and a 2002 Honda S2000 with 4,900 miles. Then, Todd introduces a new feature and talks about old car window stickers prices and options. Oh, how times have changed!

  • Host Todd Bianco and iHub Network founder John McMullen love to go virtual auction hunting for four-wheeled finds each week. Here are this week's cars that caught their fancy from BringATrailer.

    John:

    A 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 Prototype; a 2008 Lotus Elise SC; a 1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88 convertible; a 1935 Duesenberg Model JN Convertible Sedan by Rollston; and a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible Indy Pace Car.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-buick-gs-15/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-lotus-elise-sc-8/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1957-oldsmobile-88-6/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1935-duesenberg-model-jn-convertible-sedan-by-rollston/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-chevrolet-camaro-126/

    Todd:

    A 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier RS with 14k miles; a 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63s Wagon; a 1969 Lincoln Mk III, a rare 1978 AMC Matador Barcelona Coupe – last one built; and a 1988 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible 5-speed.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-chevrolet-cavalier/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-mercedes-benz-e63s-amg-wagon-17/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-lincoln-continental-13/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-amc-matador-barcelona-coupe-last-matador-built-1-of-1/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-saab-900-turbo-convertible-8/

  • Here are the automotive industry headlines that Todd Bianco is going into detail discussing this week on All Revved Up:

    Polestar will build its Polestar 3 crossover in Volvo’s plant in South Carolina; Ford will at least 4 EVs by 2030, the first is due in 2022 based on the Mustang Mach-E platform; you can’t buy a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 6-speed in California because it’s too loud; Rimac wants to go public and will share ownership of Bugatti with Porsche; the Lexus NX gets the plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota RAV4 Prime – called the 2022 Lexus NX450h+; Canoo outlines its manufacturing plans; The EPA rated the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer and she’s a very thirsty beast; EPA ratings for the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance electric SUV are better than expected; Audi outlines its EV future; the year certain countries are going all EV; Pics of the 2022 Toyota Tundra out and it’s BIG; there are lots of hidden dangers of driving big pickup trucks; Huntington Beach Dodge has eight, zero-mile, untitled, 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons for sale; Elon Musk is living in a trailer at Starbase, Texas.

  • This week's selections from BringATrailer.com for John McMullen and Todd Bianco feature some sportiness, some luxury and even one pick that works better, in part, on water than asphalt!

    John’s picks: A 1967 Cadillac Eldorado, a 1937 Ford Convertible Restomod, a 1964 Pontiac GTO, a 1977 Datsun 280Z, and a 1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-cadillac-eldorado-14/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1937-ford-convertible-restomod/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-pontiac-gto-25/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-datsun-280z-50/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-pontiac-gto-23/

    Todd’s picks: A 1965 Lamborghini 350GT, a 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R, a 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina, a 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16-4, a 1976 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL, and a 1960 Morris Minor Traveller with boat.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-lamborghini-350gt/https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1999-nissan-skyline-gt-r-3/https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-bmw-z8-alpina-8/https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-bugatti-veyron-16-4/https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-450sel-5/https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-morris-minor-traveller-7/
  • Here are the automotive news stories that Todd Bianco is talking about this week:

    Details on the all-new Tesla Model S Plaid from Tesla’s Delivery Event June 10, 2021. How does “Auto Shift” work on the new Model S? Ford has started shipping the new Bronco – finally; the new EV Tax Credit discussed; Rimac introduces the Nevera; Tesla patents its T for restaurant and food services; 7-11 installing DC chargers at 250 stores; Hyundai has stopped developing new gasoline powertrains; the 2022 Toyota Corolla Cross is here; Rivian close to an IPO with a valuation of $70 billion or more, Tesla recalls; more orders for the electric Mustang than the gas Mustang; EPA ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz; Fiat going all-electric; GM killing start-stop in some trucks and SUVs; Cybertruck has over 1 million order deposits; Looks like it’s the end for Lordstown Motors.

  • As always, Todd Bianco and John McMullen identify 10 to 12 finds they love at BringATrailer.com each week.

    For John, he's scoped a 2000 Lexus GS sedan; a 1972 Lincoln Continental Mk IV; a 1966 Volkswagen Single Cab Transporter; a 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible; and a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Retractable Hardtop.

    Meanwhile, Todd's eyes are on a 1986 JDM Mazda Luce Rotary Turbo Limited; a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Z11 Indy Pace Car Convertible; a Very Rare Factory-Made Steel 1966 Shelby Mustang Hood; a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon 6-speed; and a 1974 Jensen Healy Mark 2 Roadster. We also discussed BaT’s market snapshot for May.

    Give a look, yourself. The links to these selections are below.

    BringATrailer.com picks for John McMullen:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-lexus-gs-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-lincoln-continental-mk-iv-3/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volkswagen-single-cab-transporter-3/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-ford-mustang-convertible-gt/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1957-ford-ford-fairlane-500-skyliner-retractable/

    BringATrailer.com picks for Todd Bianco:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-mazda-luce-rotary-turbo-limited/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-z11-l78-pace-car-convertible-3/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-toyota-celica-22/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/a-very-rare-factory-made-1966-shelby-hood-99-5-of-all-1966-shelby-hoods-were-made-of-fiberglass/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-cadillac-cts-v-wagon-10/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-jensen-healey-mark-2-roadster-18/

  • Here's what Todd Bianco is talking about this hour:

    The 2022 Ford Maverick – all the info Ford gave us. Tesla removes radar from its 3/Y vehicles as well as disabling certain safety features leading to a downgrade from consumer rating websites. Tesla also cancelled the 2022 Model S Plaid+ - According to Elon, the Model S Plaid (which will start deliveries this week) is almost as good in every measure and rarely does anyone driver more than 400 miles without stopping. The Plaid+ was said to have a range of 520 miles, while the Long Range Model S has a range of 412 miles. The Nissan Ariya will be delayed to the US market until Q1 2022, more semiconductor factory shutdowns, does the Porsche have an electrical problem with the Taycan? Ford is going to make an electric Explorer and Aviator and maybe an electric Maverick. In Europe, Ford will build its version of the VW ID.4 on VW’s MEB electric car platform. Ford is building a joint venture battery factory with SK Innovations called BlueOvalSK. You still can’t buy a Tesla directly in Texas. Stellantis is recalling 450,000 heavy duty trucks for a mistake in its owner’s manual that cites the incorrect lug nut torque instructions. The CARB is considering a new rule to objectively measure the degradation of EV batteries, limiting them to 80% over 15 years or 150,000 miles.

  • This week, Todd Bianco and John McMullen take a spin around the virtual car auctionhouse at BringATrailer.com with a steering wheel that will fetch a staggering price, and a lot of horsepower.

    John's picks: A 1996 Dodge Viper GTS; a custom color 2018 Ford GT, a 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 Coupe; a 2001 Honda S2000; and a 1969 Chevy Camaro Coupe. 

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-dodge-viper-23/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-ford-gt-7/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-pontiac-firebird-31/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-honda-s2000-73/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-camaro-84/

    Todd's picks: A 1991 Dodge Stealth; a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster; a 1984 Toyota Celica Coupe; a 1983 Lada 1300S; a Porsche steering wheel; and a 1988 Honda CRX HF.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-dodge-stealth-16/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-porsche-911-speedster-30/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-toyota-celica-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-lada-2103/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/steering-wheel-10/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-honda-crx-hf-2/

     

    Visit BringATrailer.com and let us know what catches your eye! [email protected]

  • This week's automotive industry news that Todd Bianco is discussing includes:

    Info on the 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and how Ford will get enough batteries to supply its needs. News: Texas Tesla Model Y crossovers will use the new battery cells, the 2022 Kia EV6 electric crossover is coming to all 50 states; Mazda is killing the 6 sedan and CX-3 crossover; Fisker wants to make an electric Popemobile; more rumors of Tesla building factories in the U.K. and Russia; Frito-Lay gets the first 15 Tesla Semis soon and built itself the first Megacharger to support the new trucks; the new Tesla Roadster will do 0-60 in 1.1 seconds with the SpaceX thruster package; the 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise is on again; California will force Uber and Lyft to go all electric by the end of the decade; and California's $3.2 billion proposed boost to EVs in the state. 

  • This week, Todd Bianco and John McMullen have some very special goodies that they've come across at BringATrailer.com. John loves those souped up Chevy's of yesteryear and Todd, he's found the remains of James Dean's last ride.

    John’s picks: A 1925 Fiat 519S Torpedo Sports Speciale; a 2008 Maserati Quattroporte; a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle 396SS; a 1978 Chevrolet Opala Caravan; and a 1983 Datsun 280Z.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1925-fiat-519s-torpedo-sport-speciale/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-maserati-quattroporte-11/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-chevrolet-chevelle-ss-27/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-chevrolet-opala-caravan/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-datsun-280zx-20/

    Todd’s picks: A 1962 Pontiac Catalina; the James Dean Porsche rear transaxle from his death car; a 1973 Mercury Capri; a 1990 Nissan 300 ZX Twin Turbo 5-speed; a 1971 Fiat 124 Spider; and the John Lamm library of automotive related books.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-pontiac-catalina/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/gearbox/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercury-capri-5/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-nissan-300zx-twin-turbo-58/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-fiat-124-spider-17/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/john-lamm-library/

  • Here's what Todd Bianco is reporting on this week from within the auto industry:

    The Ford F-150 Lighting is being revealed, President Biden got to drive it and we go through the White House fact sheet on the Administration’s American Jobs Plan which directly targets the EV industry in the U.S. News: Tesla nixes Bitcoin for payments; Pebble Beach is back on; the cost of semiconductor shortage for the auto industry; Hyundai invests $7.4B in the US for EVs; Stellantis formed a JV with Foxconn; Fisker hooks up with Sharp; a gas hoarder in Florida has is truck burn down; NHTSA probing steering defects in Honda Accords; the Tesla Roadster is at the Petersen; Lamborghini electrifying; Canoo is taking deposits for its Lifestyle Vehicle and Pickup – check out their website!; the GMC Hummer is seriously porky. 

  • This week as Todd and John go to BringATrailer.com for their auction highlights, here are John’s picks: A 1975 Pontiac Firebird, a 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, a 1971 Opel GT, a 1973 DeTomaso Pantera -original owner, a 1969 Pontiac GTO, and a 1959 Fox Manufacturing Dukes Super Go-Kart. And, then there's Todd’s picks: A 1954 Aston Martin, s 1973 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman, a 2018 Dodge Challenger Demon, a 1995 Suzuki Carry 4wd, and a 2008 Tesla Roadster.

    JOHN:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-pontiac-firebird-6/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2000-rolls-royce-silver-seraph-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-opel-gt-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-detomaso-pantera-38/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-pontiac-gto-26/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-fox-mfg-dukes-super-kart/   

    TODD:

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-aston-martin-db-2-4-2/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-600-5/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2018-dodge-challenger-demon-63/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-suzuki-carry-4wd/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-tesla-roadster-7/

  • Todd Bianco's auto news headlines this week: Arrival is making an Arrival Car for Uber in London, Ford prices the E-Transit van, FCA no longer needs Tesla’s emissions credits after its merger with PSA, Argo IA has a new Lidar, the semiconductor microchip shortage is ongoing and certain high-tech features are being eliminated from some cars, California is leading the U.S. with EV sales, new car prices skyrocketing, the Chevy Silverado EV is coming and GM says it’s great for fleets, Volvo wants to go public, Subaru named its new EV crossover the Solterra, the 2022 Chevy Bolt EUV got an EPA-rated range of 247 miles. Most and least expensive cars and trucks to maintain and repair after 10 years and each brand rated by 5 and 10 year costs – Consumer Reports survey. Five cars from the 1990s that you should buy now before prices skyrocket. 

  • This week's online auto auctioning adventure with Todd Bianco and John McMullen has a real need for speed. But, what's new about that? Some great BringATrailer.com picks this week.

    John’s picks: A 1954 Jaguar XK120 SE Fixed Head Coupe, a 1967 Lancia Fulvia, a 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt, a 1988 Rolls-Royce Corniche II Convertible and a 1967 Pontiac GTO hardtop 4-speed.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1954-jaguar-xk-120-fhc-se/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lancia-fulvia-10/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2008-ford-mustang-bullitt-9/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-rolls-royce-corniche-ii-4/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-pontiac-gto-37/

    Todd’s picks: A 2001 Plymouth Neon LX 5-speed – the last Plymouth built, a 1992 Aston Martin Virage 5-speed, a 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600, a 1991 BMW M3, and a 1975 Euro BMW 3.0CSI.

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-plymouth-neon/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-aston-martin-virage-5/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-mercedes-benz-s600-52/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-m3-26/

    https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-bmw-3-0csi-2/

  • This week's auto industry headlines that Todd Bianco is talking about are:

    The great semiconductor shortage of 2021 explained; Rivian has cool insurance products for its new vehicles; The Grand Tour is filing its next season now, Ford priced the 2021 F-150 Raptor and is working on the 2022 Raptor R, VW is in trouble for its “Voltswagen” PR stunt, a study about why some EV and PHEV drivers go back to gasoline; a fix for the battery fire problem on the 2017-2019 Chevy Bolt; Kia EV6 gets lots of pre-sale interest. Some safe luxury sedans for 2021 – top safety picks. Vehicles that get the most and least tickets.