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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review -- As Subaru As It Gets | The Truth About Cars
You’d never know the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid was a hybrid from 10 feet away.Subaru says that’s intentional, and it doesn’t want to broadcast the new electric motors, regenerative braking, or battery in the trunk to the world at large.
Canada Retaliates Against Trump's Automotive Tariffs | The Truth About Cars
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that all American vehicles not compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will be hit with a 25 percent tariff.This is in response to U.S.President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Used Car of the Day: 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | The Truth About Cars
Yesterday, we brought you what may have been the cheapest used car of the day since this feature began -- and, in fact, it was actually two cars.Today we bring you this 2001 Lamborghini Diablo that might be the most-expensive car we've ever listed in this feature.
QOTD: Have You Had Problems With Wireless Cell-Phone Charging? | The Truth About Cars
I've had three recent test vehicles, all from different OEMs, in which the wireless cell-phone charger either didn't work or only worked for a few minutes at a time.Since we keep test cars for only a week at a time, and some of you are out there owning new(ish) cars with wireless chargers, I wanted to ask -- is my recent experience commonplace?
Hyundai Reveals Updated Ioniq 6 and Teases Upcoming N Variant | The Truth About Cars
Hyundai is expanding the Ioniq 6 lineup into a family of vehicles.The automaker recently announced a facelift for the uniquely styled car and revealed its plans for additional upcoming variants, including N-Line and full-fat N configurations.
Ford Opens A Plan Pricing To All Buyers As Tariffs Land | The Truth About Cars
President Trump’s tariff announcement this week has left automakers wondering how to cope.Nissan lowered prices on two of its most popular models, and now, Ford is opening employee pricing to all buyers over the next two months with its new From America, For America campaign.
Report: Hyundai To Cut Complimentary New-Vehicle Maintenance Starting With the 2026 Model Year | The Truth About Cars
Many automakers offer free routine maintenance for the first few years of a new car’s life as a way to attract buyers and inspire peace of mind.Despite offering one of the industry’s most robust warranties, Hyundai is doing away with its free maintenance program starting with the 2026 model year.
Tesla's First-Quarter Delivery Numbers Are Worse Than Expected | The Truth About Cars
Like all public companies, Tesla reports quarterly revenue and delivery numbers, but despite expectations of a poor showing, the automaker’s first-quarter stats are worse than expected.It saw a 13 percent drop in vehicle deliveries from 2024’s numbers, and that follows one of the worst quarters the company’s stock has ever seen.
2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Review -- Adding Spice To Practicality | The Truth About Cars
When Honda brought the Passport name back for the 2019 model year (after a 1990s run as a rebranded Isuzu), Honda aimed squarely at the middle of the market.The new crossover was sized right for family buyers and had decent V6 power, but it had no sense of adventure.It lacked off-road equipment, and its ride and handling were as inoffensive as possible.
Report: Elon’s Time in Government Could Be Coming to a Close | The Truth About Cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent hundreds of millions of dollars helping President Trump return to office, earning him a prominent position in the White House.His actions before and since that time have helped contribute to tumbling Tesla sales worldwide, but it appears his time running the cost-cutting DOGE organization is limited.Politico recently reported that Musk and the president have mutually decided that it will soon be time for the CEO to focus on his businesses and step into a supporting role.
Mercedes Shuts Down Reports That It Considered Pulling Its Most Affordable Models from the U.S. Market | The Truth About Cars
Recent reports have suggested that Mercedes-Benz was considering cutting some of its least expensive models in the U.S.to cope with the expected shocks from planned tariffs, but the automaker has made clear that it has no such plans.It denied reports from Bloomberg News, saying they were “without any merit.”
Jamie Orr: The Story of VW Love and the L’oe Show | The Truth About Cars
Few names in the Volkswagen enthusiast world carry as much weight as Jamie Orr.Known for blending deep mechanical knowledge with authentic community passion, Jamie is not only a global ambassador for the VW brand but also the driving force behind the celebrated L'oe Show, a premier gathering of air-cooled and water-cooled Volkswagen cars. Whether he’s wrenching on unique Euro-market builds or curating the next big thing in VW culture, Jamie’s influence is hard to miss—and in this episode of the VWIDTalk podcast we follow his passion.Jamie opens up about how his lifelong love of Volkswagens evolved into a global career—one that includes everything from sourcing rare cars in Europe or South Africa to shipping full show builds across continents.He talks about the origins and ethos behind the L'OE Show, where community, design and shared passion intersect in ways that are rare in modern car culture.
Toyota Hybrids are So Hot It Can't Keep Up With Demand | The Truth About Cars
Electric vehicle demand is a moving target, with some buyers skeptical of high prices and other issues, but hybrids have surged in popularity.Their lower prices and strong fuel economy benefits have made hybrids a hot commodity, putting stress on automakers’ production capacity.Despite being one of the world’s largest automakers, Toyota isn’t immune to those challenges, with buyers in some regions seeing months-long wait times for new vehicles and parts.
Porsche Will Now Give You a Tattoo of Your New Car | The Truth About Cars
I have tattoos.Nearly every other middle-aged dude with a beard here in New England has tattoos, and now, all of us can have our next Porsche etched into our skin eternally, at least as part of an April Fool’s joke.The automaker announced a “new” program that lets buyers receive a tattoo from the brand’s in-house artist to match their new Porsche vehicle.
Nissan Just Made Two of Its Most Popular Models Cheaper | The Truth About Cars
Two of Nissan’s most popular models just got cheaper.Starting today, the Rogue and Pathfinder drop in price, an effort the automaker hopes will boost sales and improve residual values after a somewhat disappointing 2024 for one of the models.
Ford Recalls Bronco Sport, Escape for Fuel Leak | The Truth About Cars
For the second time in recent weeks, Ford is recalling the popular Bronco Sport and Escape for issues related to a fuel leak.This time around, the company is seeking to fix a fix – or rather, what wasn’t fixed on the initial recall.At issue is a possible fuel leak or vapor venting on some 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2021-2022 Escape models, powered by the 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, a malady which could be sparked by development of a crack in the fuel injector.Wayward combustibles in the engine bay are never a good thing, since they can lead to a conflagration.
2025 RAM 1500 Tungsten Video Review | The Truth About Cars
Not only did the Ram get new engine options for 2025, it also gets a new ultra luxury trim, the Tungsten.While many will lament the loss of a Hemi on a half-ton, I felt that the Hurricane on the Tungsten offered plenty of power and efficiency.In fact, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six
House Speaker Mike Johnson Wants to Offer Interest Rate Tax Deductions On American-Made Cars | The Truth About Cars
President Donald Trump recently announced 25-percent tariffs on all imported vehicles, sending automakers into yet another frenzy as they try to guess what’s coming next.While even the most American-made cars contain imported parts that could be impacted by the trade war, the President said House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking steps to incentivize the purchase of a domestically-produced car.
Report: President Trump Warned Automakers Not to Raise Prices | The Truth About Cars
The Wall Street Journal has a new report out suggesting that President Donald Trump warned automakers not to raise prices, presumably so that increased costs by the tariffs aren't passed on to the consumer.In other words, it appears he was asking automakers to take a hit so that tariffs wouldn't be unpopular with consumers.
Hyundai Announces Next-Gen Infotainment Software Called Pleos | The Truth About Cars
Despite offering one of the most user-friendly infotainment systems on the market today, Hyundai plans to revamp its technology interfaces in next-generation vehicles.The automaker recently announced its new Pleos software, which will form the basis of future infotainment interfaces and vehicle operating systems.
Here's Another Look At How Tariffs Could Affect New-Car Pricing | The Truth About Cars
We've already done this once, but that was for a different set of tariffs.Now President Donald Trump has new tariffs on foreign cars and parts set to go into effect next week.Let's take another peek at some data, thanks to Cox Automotive.
The 2024 BMW XM Is Deeply Discounted But Still Ridiculously Expensive | The Truth About Cars
How a car looks has no tangible impact on how it drives or performs, but BMW found out the hard way that styling really matters to buyers, especially when they’re being asked to pay deep six-figure prices for a vehicle.The automaker has had an exceptionally hard time selling its XM SUV over the last year or so, leading it to offer some truly impressive discounts.