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Nissan and Honda Plan to Share More Merger Details By Mid-February | The Truth About Cars
Honda and Nissan have been in merger talks with a goal of coming together by 2026.Despite some hiccups involving Mitsubishi and other challenges, the pair recently said they want to announce some details on the merger by mid-February, a slight delay from what was expected to be a late-January statement.
Stuff We Use: Dash Cams | The Truth About Cars
On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we use and may have purchased with our own meagre income.After all, if we’re giving you the truth about cars, we ought to give you the truth about car accessories.The arguments for operating a dash cam in one’s car is as clear as the video footage the camera is supposed to capture. Practical reasons such as being able to prove you weren’t the one who ran that red light are top-of-mind, and while few of us like to think about the possibility of a wreck happening whilst we’re behind the wheel, the law of averages dictate something is probably going to occur at some point in our driving careers. These days, dash cams can go far beyond the old-school solutions of using a suction cup (which might or might not stick in varying weather conditions) to affix a forward-facing camera to the windshield of one’s car.Many units do still use some form of suction cup the R&B in that seemingly low-tech feature has advanced to the point where it seems like an actual human could swing off the thing and not budge it from the glass, such is its holding power.
Report: BYD Factory Workers Held Under Abusive Contracts In Brazil | The Truth About Cars
Late last year, we reported that Brazilian authorities had opened an investigation into BYD over reports of slavery at its contractors’ facilities in the country.We now have more details on what happened, and it doesn’t sound good.
Gas-Powered Dodge Charger Coming This Summer | The Truth About Cars
Dodge never hid the fact that the new electric Charger Daytona would eventually offer gas engines, but we now have a rough arrival date to go with the rumors.At the recent National Automobile Dealers Association convention in New Orleans, Stellantis said a new gas-powered Charger model would reach showrooms by this summer.
Ford Recalls Nearly 150K Bronco SUVs for Suspension Snafu | The Truth About Cars
There is a new recall at Ford, this time covering a very specific slice of the Bronco trim walk and concerning the possible failure of critical suspension pieces.The company doesn’t yet have a fix for the problem.In particular, models in Badlands trim or equipped with the Sasquatch package are at risk of shedding the external reservoir that is part of the rear shock absorber.At fault is the potential for these suspenders to develop corrosion between the external reservoir and its mounting flange and the damper body itself.
Polaris Launches Revised Slingshot for 2025 | The Truth About Cars
It is tough to think of any vehicle, no matter its number of wheels, which offers a greater number of grins-per-mile than the Polaris Slingshot.Sure, it is wildly impractical and bonkers to look at, but that’s the locus of its appeal – and your author is totally on board.In other words, you’ll find no Slingshot slander in this post.This model has actually been around for a decade, even if some jurisdictions (ahem, where I live, ahem) are only now getting around to properly classifying the thing and permitting its registration at the DMV.
Toyota Holds Onto the Top Global Sales Position Ahead of VW | The Truth About Cars
Toyota moved 10.8 million vehicles last year, making it the world’s largest automaker for the fifth year running and edging out its nearest competitor, the Volkswagen Group.While those results include all of Toyota’s brands, including Lexus and Hino Trucks, the automaker held onto its crown despite a slip in 2024 sales.
Canceled After All: VW Won't Bring the ID.7 to the U.S. Or Canada | The Truth About Cars
The Volkswagen ID.7 EV was supposed to launch late last year, but recent reports suggest that the delay has now turned into a cancellation for the U.S.and Canada.VW, blaming changing market conditions, had previously said the car would be delayed for an undisclosed amount of time.
Tariff Trials: Automotive Supplier Says It Won't Bear the Increased Costs Brought By Trade Wars | The Truth About Cars
Automakers and their suppliers are in business to do one thing: Make money for themselves and shareholders.Because of that, it should come as no surprise that one major player in the industry has vowed not to eat the costs of Trump’s proposed tariffs.Adient plc recently said it is not able to float the costs on an ongoing basis.
BMW Rolls out 2026 iX | The Truth About Cars
Munich has laid its restyling pen upon the iX, drawing a Neue Klasse lighting signature to go with a grille that’s just as large as before – albeit with different detailing.In other news, range is up and price (of entry) is down.There will be a trio of variants for the 2026 model year.A new iX xDrive45, replacing last year’s base xDrive50, makes 402 horsepower and is good for an estimated all-electric range of up to 312 miles.
Study: Flashing Lights Give Camera-Based ADAS Systems "Seizures" | The Truth About Cars
Last week, we reported that many advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) had trouble recognizing pedestrians wearing reflective clothing after dark.A new study shows that they may also have trouble with flashing lights from emergency vehicles, effectively having a “seizure,” according to the study’s authors.
Audi Built A Beefy Off-Road Q6 E-Tron Concept | The Truth About Cars
Remember the Local Motors Rally Fighter?Pepperidge Farm remembers, and apparently Audi does, too.The automaker’s recent Q6 e-tron off-road concept bears a striking resemblance to the defunct-but-funky lifted coupe, though it’s got electric motors.
GM Made More Than It Spent On EVs in 2024 | The Truth About Cars
While Ford is estimated to have lost billions on its EV business last year, General Motors recently announced that it actually made more than it spent on electric vehicles in 2024.This is a significant milestone for the automaker, but uncertain times lie ahead, with new policy flying out of the White House at a dizzying pace.
2025 Volkswagen.ID Buzz Pro Plus 4Motion Review -- Attention Getter | The Truth About Cars
There's one problem with the 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz that VW can't solve.In fact, from the brand's perspective, it's almost certainly a feature, not a bug.The problem is this -- if you're driving a Buzz with a two-tone paint job, you are not going anywhere unnoticed.
GM Hourly Workers Earn Huge Profit-Sharing Payouts | The Truth About Cars
About 48,000 eligible employees at General Motors are in line for record-high profit-sharing checks following today’s release of the company’s financial results.Hourly workers could take home up to $14,500 in bonuses.That’s about two grand more per qualifying employee than recent years, when folks saw profit-sharing largesse of up to $12,750 in 2023 and $12,250 last year.Mike Booth, a veep at the UAW, says members should expect to get their bonuses by the end of February.
The Lucid Gravity Will Offer 400 kW Charging Speeds and Tesla Supercharger Access | The Truth About Cars
Depending on where you live, finding an EV fast charger could be like finding a needle in a haystack, and when you do, charging at anywhere near the advertised speeds is hit or miss.Finding a charger that can take advantage of Lucid’s new Gravity SUV might be impossible, however, as the upcoming EV promises 400 kW fast charging, which surpasses the speediest public chargers we have now.
Mitsubishi Plans New Electric Crossover and Price Cuts In Rebuilding Effort | The Truth About Cars
Mitsubishi might not end up joining the Honda-Nissan merger, but it’s not giving up on life just yet.The automaker recently announced its first mass-market electric vehicle* for the U.S.market, which is due in 2026.
Alfa Romeo Just Became the Latest Automaker To Back Off Aggressive Electrification Plans | The Truth About Cars
Yet another automaker has announced plans to back off full electrification goals in favor of a mixed approach.Alfa Romeo said it would not continue with its goal to become fully electric by 2027, saying it will now pursue a “multi-energy” roadmap.