The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Earlier in the month, reports were circulating that Mercedes-AMG would be re-instituting V8 power for its high-performance variants of the C and E-Class. While just a rumor, the surrounding circumstances made it seem credible. However, subsequent reports have suggested that the automaker won’t be bringing back the 4.0-liter

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 3, 2024

The automaker recently confirmed rumors that it would offer the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain for the Gladiator, saying that the new truck is coming for the 2025 model year. Jeep is adding Tuscadero to the Gladiator color catalog due to high demand, and the automaker will soon bring another popular option to the Wrangler-like pickup.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Toyota has taken an all-around beating for its decision to focus on a diverse array of alternative fuels and electrification options instead of going all-in on EVs, but that approach has started to look more prudent as other companies struggle with slower-than-expected growth. Image: Toyota] Become a TTAC insider.

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2023

Tesla’s most crucial goal is autonomy, Musk said, after detailing that the next vehicle should cost roughly half of what the Model 3 would and that it would be geared toward self-driving. The vehicle, which will be built at Tesla’s newest factory in Mexico , is expected to operate “almost entirely in autonomous mode.”

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles. As things currently stand, the European Union has said it would provide exemptions for boutique manufacturers selling in extremely low volumes after 2035.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Volvo ran into that issue with its electric and plug-in hybrid models, leading the automaker to change their names to more clearly designate their places in its catalog. The plug-in hybrid variants of both are also getting a new name and will adopt Volvo’s “T” powertrain naming scheme going forward.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2013

As she outlined it: eAssist provides a average 25% fuel economy improvement over a traditional internal combustion engine vehicle. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel. GM estimates it will save a driver of a larger car about $1,850 a year in fuel.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Despite looking roughly the same as it has for decades, the Porsche 911 we have today has gone through several refinements. It’s expected to get further improvements for the 2025 model year, with a new 992.2 It’s expected to get a new hybrid system and a 3.6-liter It’s expected to get a new hybrid system and a 3.6-liter

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 23, 2024

Toyota has released details on the Tacoma Hybrid, showing it will start at $47,795 as part of the TRD Sport trim. While that’s nearly $7,000 more than the gasoline variant of the TRD Sport, it does come equipped with the more powerful i-Force Max powertrain. However, with a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds, the& 2.4-liter

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2024

It will lose the annoying continuously variable transmission in favor of a nine-speed automatic, a move that made the Pathfinder infinitely better to drive a couple of years ago. A dealer told Automotive News , “It’s a great move because we need a masculine kind of product.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2024

Yes, we’re crafting a post focused on the choice of its manufacturer to display the thing in a different color. The last time we saw this concept, it was presented in Refrigerator White, a fine choice to weather the passage of time and cyclical style but not exactly the shade which sends enthusiast hearts into atrial fibrillation.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It’s no secret that Volvo wants to become a completely climate-neutral company, and the automaker has promised to go fully electric by the end of the decade. As part of that transition, Volvo is completely phasing out its iconic diesel powertrains by early next year. & Volvo currently sells two EVs in the U.S.,

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hitting the powertrain of its pickup truck and SUV with a shrink ray has permitted Rivian to offer a new battery option – and a new price point – for its pair of all-electric models. This sum unlocks the Dual Motor powertrain, good for 533 horsepower. Images: Rivian] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 10, 2024

The Ford Bronco Raptor was already expensive enough even without dealer markups, but the automaker has figured out a way to make it even pricier. The $4,995 option adds to the $90,305 (before destination) starting price and mostly amounts to decals and painted exterior trim to the beefy SUV without changing its performance or capability.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Its electronic kinetic dynamic suspension system purports to offer a shade more capability when the going gets tough while crawl control with turn assist will permit drivers to scoot around tight turns or simply show off to their buddies for no reason other than bragging rights. Most trims have three rows of seating for seven passengers.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Didn't this author travel to New Mexico a few months back to see it up close? A hybrid powertrain will be available. I poke some gentle fun at the larger liftgate above, but Hyundai has a reason to highlight it -- it offers a "terrace-like" space. We've also touched on its available comfort and convenience features.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. It’s not surprising that they’re having growing pains and need some time to work out the bugs.” It makes sense from an engineering perspective.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 21, 2024

Kia is revamping its entry-level car. We won’t have full specs on the car until next week, but its styling and design mark a significant step forward for what will likely still be Kia’s most affordable model. Kia retained its signature “tiger nose” grille and gave the car vertical headlight units with large LED daytime running lights.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 1, 2024

Big shocker here: Inefficiency is inefficiency, and it doesn’t matter if it comes from a gas or electric powertrain. The ACEEE looks at emissions required to produce a vehicle, as well as the fuel or electricity required to power it. Image: GMC] Become a& TTAC& insider. Image: GMC] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

Dodge is in the news this week with its new Charger, which will be offered with gas and electric powertrains. While the automaker’s parent company is moving toward electrification, it remains dedicated to internal combustion, announcing that it would invest billions in a new engine that runs on ethanol.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Its Hypnotic Purple paint job and Formula E-derived tires give it the look and grip of a legit performance car, and Abarth said it will be its most powerful vehicle yet. Underneath, the car features an electric powertrain making 240 horsepower, which should be more than enough to make it feel extremely lively.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Ineos Fusilier is on its way, bringing two electrified powertrains, a skateboard chassis, and the brand’s signature old-school styling. Ineos leaned on Magna to help design the SUV, which also helped the company develop the Grenadier and Quartermaster pickup, its first two offerings. Image: Ineos] Become a& TTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 1, 2024

At this year’s New York auto show, an official from the automaker told Motor Authority that the GT-R and Z names would be sticking around but also noted that it could be some time before they are reborn. If there is a new car, it will either be another throwback, like the current Z, or a completely different model that breaks with tradition.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 16, 2024

Following a nine-week hold on F-150 Lightning allocations to dealers, Ford has announced it will be resuming shipments. The rumor is that it needed to address some quality concerns. But the reasons assumed vary and the company hasn’t said anything about the issue, and likely won’t since it disbanded its PR department years ago.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 11, 2024

The venerable Yukon is one of them, along with its Tahoe twin and certain offerings from Land Rover like the Defender. The venerable Yukon is one of them, along with its Tahoe twin and certain offerings from Land Rover like the Defender. There isn't any indication of powertrain changes as of yet.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Kia Stinger lived a bright but shockingly brief life, but it appears the automaker may have a replacement lined up with its move to electric vehicles. A recent report from Korea claims that Kia is working on the Stinger’s replacement, noting that the car will move to electrification with its new form.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It’s easy to complain about the rise of more boring electric SUVs and family haulers, but electrification has opened a new world of performance for even the most mundane-looking vehicles. Rivian’s pickup and SUV both offer staggering acceleration and performance numbers and according to a new rumor on the Rivian Forum, it’s got more to give.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Chevrolet Volt was a surprisingly decent car with an innovative powertrain and attractive styling, but its time came to an end a few years back. The NHTSA hasn’t forgotten about it, however, as the government agency recently opened an investigation into the car and its reported tendency to lose power while driving.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 13, 2024

It was easy to make fun of Dodge and the “fake” exhaust it chose to employ on the new Charger EV, but it’s no longer the only one trying to capture the thrill of a performance gas engine with a silent electric powertrain underneath. That said, GM hasn’t had the smoothest rollout with its other electric models.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 9, 2024

The current Toyota 4Runner has been on sale long enough that it’s almost old enough to drive itself, but the automaker is finally giving us an update for the 2025 model year. It’s expected to ride on the TNGA-F platform, which underpins the Tundra, Sequoia, Tacoma, Lexus GX, and Lexus LX. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Readers with good memories will know this isn’t their first kick at the hybrid can, with a Civic Hybrid first appearing about two decades ago in its home market. This time around, Honda plans to offer the powertrain in both sedan and hatchback forms.& liter four-cylinder engine made at the Anna Engine Plant. .&

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2023

It rides on 18-inch wheels and comes with black exterior trim. That said, the hybrid powertrain has traditionally been more engaging than the straight gas setup, so there’s at least that in its favor.& Honda released an updated CR-V in 2023 with refined styling, a much-improved interior, and better tech.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

The Ford Bronco Sport might not be the rugged, go-anywhere SUV that its larger cousin is, but it’s a formidable off-roader in its own right. It’s also surprisingly affordable for what it brings to the table, and a new report from CarsDirect suggests it’s about to get even less expensive.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 8, 2024

4s, but the EV is getting an update heading into the 2024 model year to keep it current. 4 rolls into the new year with the same battery and powertrain options it had before, but tech improvements should help it remain competitive. It gets a new 12.9-inch Volkswagen has sold tons of ID.4s,

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

With the configuration departing from machines like the Ram half-ton pickup truck, Dodge Charger, and comprising only a relatively slim percentage of F-150 sales, it should be no surprise it is vanishing at some other brands as well. Nevertheless, the brand has announced its revamped halo SUV will be powered by a twin-turbo 3.5L

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Natural Resources Canada has posted its estimates , however, and they’re in line with the numbers seen on window stickers in the United States. Its most efficient setup included two-wheel drive and the four-cylinder engine, which only netted 20/23/21 mpg. Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This time, it’s the UAW’s documents giving out more info than Ford probably wants, as it recently confirmed that Mustang production will end in 2028. Rumors have floated that production of the current S650 Mustang would end at that time, but the UAW’s labor agreement with Ford all but confirms it.

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