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QOTD: Should There Be An Office of Automotive Regulation? | The Truth About Cars
One of the more interesting bits of today's podcast, in my not-at-all-biased opinion, is the part where guest John McElroy and I discuss why there should, or shouldn't, be an Office of Automotive Regulation.The idea of having a specific office of the federal government dedicated to regulating the automotive industry, as opposed to the hodgepodge we deal with today (DOT, NHTSA, EPA) struck me as interesting.
First Mustang GTD Window Sticker In the Wild Shows a $327,960 Starting Price | The Truth About Cars
Most expected the Ford Mustang GTD to cost more than $300,000, but there hasn’t been a confirmation of that price in the time since the car’s announcement.We now have that confirmation, as an owner has reached out to Car and Driver to share their new GTD’s window sticker, which shows a starting price of $327,960 before options.
Ford Doubles Down On Street Trucks With the New F-150 Lobo | The Truth About Cars
Ford jumped into the street truck world with the Maverick Lobo earlier this year, but now it’s the F-150’s turn.The automaker recently announced the new 2025 F-150 Lobo, which brings a long list of appearance changes to the lower-level STX trim.
Tesla's Updated Model S and Model X Come With a Notable Price Increase | The Truth About Cars
Tesla recently updated the Model Y and Model 3, leaving the S and X slightly behind the curve.That just changed, as the automaker announced updates to the two more expensive vehicles, and prices are climbing as a result.
Survey: Most Canadians Open to Relaxed Tariffs for More Imported Vehicle Choice | The Truth About Cars
Like Americans, Canadian car buyers have access to a range of electric vehicle models, but also like their neighbors to the south, they don’t see the rainbow of affordable EVs from China that many Europeans do.A recent survey showed that buyers in the country want that to change, finding that more than half support lower tariffs that allow more affordable vehicle models to enter the market.
French Tesla Owners Sue Automaker Over Elon Musk's Political Actions | The Truth About Cars
We’ve been hearing news of tanking Tesla sales in Europe for a while now, but owners on the Old Continent are now taking the automaker to court.French Tesla owners are suing the company, saying their cars have become symbols of the extreme political right.
The GMC Hummer EV Drops Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Next Year | The Truth About Cars
General Motors announced that it would no longer install Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in new EVs a while ago, but the GMC Hummer EV’s early release date meant that it slid in under the radar, retaining those features.That’s changing for 2026, as The Drive recently confirmed that GMC is removing the tech from upcoming Hummer EVs.
President Trump Signs Resolution Blocking California's More Restrictive Emissions Rules | The Truth About Cars
President Biden’s administration approved of California’s gas vehicle phase-out plans, but today, President Trump took action to block the state’s electrification efforts.The president signed joint resolutions earlier today that block California’s eventual gas-vehicle sales prohibition.
Di Blasi R30: The Auto-Folding Mobility Scooter | The Truth About Cars
The Di Blasi R30 is a compact and innovative mobility scooter designed for ultimate convenience.With just the press of a button, it automatically folds and unfolds, making storage effortless. When folded, it takes up just 4.09 cubic feet of space, allowing it to fit virtually anywhere.The R30 has a maximum range of 22 miles, a top speed of 4 mph, and supports up to 265 lbs.
Ram CEO: Slate Vehicles Won't Be So Cheap Once Buyers Get Done Optioning Them Up | The Truth About Cars
Ram sells a small, affordable truck in other countries, but Americans have been without one for quite a while now.The automaker hasn’t let go of the idea, however, with executives saying that the recently announced Slate pickup truck has been on their minds.
2,000 Miles In A VW ID.4 – Our EV Road Trip From Seattle To Santa Cruz | The Truth About Cars
Long-distance EV travel has come a long way — and this trip proves it.In an episode of the VWIDTalk Podcast, Jan breaks down a 2,000-mile round trip from Seattle to Santa Cruz in an 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, covering everything from route planning to charging curves to a few small gotchas along the way.Taking three days in each direction, the route followed Highway 101 through the winding Oregon and California coastline and the beautiful, towering redwoods, offering both scenic views and EV-specific lessons.Jan used A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) connected to an OBD dongle to dynamically adjust charging stops based on real-time data like state of charge.
Question of the Day: What's Your Forgotten Model? | The Truth About Cars
It's my job to be as aware of the automotive industry as possible, but being human, I have only so much brain capacity.With something like 330-ish new-car models on the market, I can't keep track of them all off the top of my head.Few can.So I was a bit surprised today to remember that the Land Rover Discovery Sport was still around, and that Chevy had offered a rear-drive Blazer EV RS for precisely one year.These had slipped below my radar.
Ford Chops Bronco Raptor Price by $10K | The Truth About Cars
While the big-dog Bronco might be getting a hefty price cut, other trims are getting more expensive.As first reported by Ford Authority and sourced from Bronco Nation, marketers at the Blue Oval are reducing the price of a new Bronco Raptor by better than $10,000 from over 90 grand to a far more palatable $79,995 plus freight.This is a massive drop and now puts the model far below the likes of a Jeep Wrangler with the 392 V8 engine.
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V Enters Production Later This Year | The Truth About Cars
General Motors’ EV sales have grown significantly, with Chevrolet now gunning for Tesla’s top spot.Cadillac has announced a few new models in recent months, and the latest is the Optiq-V, a rowdier version of the brand’s Chevy Equinox EV-based SUV.
General Motors Overtakes Ford for the Number-Two EV Sales Position | The Truth About Cars
Everyone in the U.S.auto industry has been chasing Tesla for the top spot in EV sales, with Ford and Hyundai long locked in a battle for second place.General Motors, which owns a handful of brands, has seen impressive EV sales growth, recently propelling it ahead of Ford for the second-place spot.
Report: Vehicle Shipments to America Drop by About 70 Percent | The Truth About Cars
In what is likely a reaction to tariff taxes put in place by the Trump administration, new data is showing that vehicle shipments to this country have plummeted by about 70 percent.Automotive News reported this morning that the volume of vehicles being shipped to America via ocean carriers has dropped 72 percent when using the standard industry measure of ‘20-foot equivalent units’ or TEUs.That metric is understood to be the cargo capacity equivalent to that of a 20-foot shipping container.The more you know.
Tariff Trouble: Automakers Have Been Tight-Lipped About the Reasons Behind Recent Price Increases | The Truth About Cars
Facing uncertainty with tariffs, automakers have begun slowly raising prices on new vehicles, but they’re going out of their way not to associate the price increases with President Trump’s trade actions.Several factors are driving this decision, including automakers’ efforts to avoid the president’s attention and manage customers’ perceptions of new car pricing.
Chrysler May Finally Get the Attention It Deserves | The Truth About Cars
Despite being one of the most historic car brands around, Chrysler has been going through it lately.The storied American automaker currently only sells two minivan models, but parent company Stellantis hasn’t given up on the Chrysler name just yet.Design boss Ralph Gilles said Chrysler is “ripe for a new chapter,” noting that it will be revamped to draw in “brand-new conquest customers.”