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No Surprise: Much of the Internet Has Strong Opinions About Jaguar's New Logo Design | The Truth About Cars
Yesterday, we reported on Jaguar’s new logo, part of its effort to rebrand and reset after a tough few years.The video that accompanied the logo announcement raised eyebrows, as it didn’t seem to fit with Jag’s luxury image, and much of the internet is split between thinking it’s a great idea and wondering what the automaker’s marketing team is smoking.There are very few in the middle of that spectrum, but here are a handful of the most interesting responses on Threads.
The Ram 1500 REV and 1500 Ramcharger Won't Hit Dealers' Lots Until 2025 | The Truth About Cars
We’ve heard a lot about the upcoming Ram 1500 REV and Ramcharger, but they aren’t coming as soon as we thought.Ram aimed to put both trucks on sale late this year, but so far, neither has arrived.It turns out that the delay is related to Stellantis’ busy vehicle release schedule, which includes two new EVs.
Hyundai Introduces Three-Row Ioniq 9 EV | The Truth About Cars
With a raft of success in its all-electric Ioniq line and a three-row option from its brother at Kia, you knew this model from Hyundai would be along eventually.Well, it’s here – and it incorporates much of what has made the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 so well received by critics and shoppers alike.Described by the company as its flagship all-electric SUV, the Ioniq 9 quite literally takes the so-called Parametric Pixel lamps to new heights; seriously, check out that strip of the things hooping their way over the rear hatch.
Kjell Gruner to Replace Pablo Di Si as VW America's CEO | The Truth About Cars
Volkswagen America’s CEO abruptly resigned yesterday, but the automaker won’t be long without a top executive.This morning, the company announced Rivian Chief Commercial Officer Kjell Gruner as his replacement.Di Si has led VW since late 2022.
Stellantis Launches STLA Frame with Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Powertrains | The Truth About Cars
Described as a scalable platform, the STLA Frame architecture seems to be the bones on which many future Stellantis vehicles cash cows will be assembled.The frame is designed to work with full-sized pickup trucks and SUVs with a body-on-frame construction.It can apparently accept a variety of powertrains by supporting internal combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric guts.Hydrogen is also on the table, just in case.
The NHTSA is Looking Into Two Ford Recalls | The Truth About Cars
Ford is facing two new investigations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The NHTSA is investigating previous recalls of the Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator and Bronco Sport to determine whether the earlier actions were sufficient to fix the vehicles’ problems.
Trump Announces Sean Duffy As the Next Transportation Secretary | The Truth About Cars
Big changes are in store for the Department of Transportation.President-elect Trump announced Sean Duffy as his pick for transportation secretary, a move that will help the incoming president in his goal to roll back Biden’s vehicle emissions standards and could spell major shifts in how the government regulates autonomous vehicles.
Jaguar's Transformation to Begin With a Striking Logo Redesign | The Truth About Cars
Imagine for a moment that you’re in charge of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).You’ve paused new vehicle output for the foreseeable future, and the only model you currently sell is the F-Pace, but even that’s going away at the end of 2024.What do you do to right the ship?
Tesla Quietly Removes Cybertruck Wrap Option from Online Ordering System | The Truth About Cars
The Tesla Cybertruck comes in any color you like, as long as it’s unpainted stainless steel.That said, the automaker has offered factory wrap options for a while now, though they’ve been out of stock since shortly after their introduction.It appears the automaker is cutting the option altogether, as Drive Tesla Canada and InsideEVs recently noticed the wraps’ disappearance from Tesla’s site.
GM's Cruise to Pay $500,000 Fine for Improper Reporting After a 2023 Crash | The Truth About Cars
GM’s Cruise autonomous taxi division was in the news in 2023 for all the wrong reasons.The company’s vehicles were involved in multiple high-profile crashes, culminating with an accident in October last year that involved a pedestrian who was dragged for 20 feet after being hit by another vehicle.Cruise paused operations but has been back in business for a while now, though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hasn’t forgotten about its challenges.
Stellantis to Lay Off 1,100 As Jeep Gladiator Sales Tumble | The Truth About Cars
The Jeep Gladiator drummed up a ton of interest around its release in 2019, but the off-road truck hasn’t been able to sustain that excitement.Sales have fallen dramatically over the last year, leading parent company Stellantis to resort to layoffs at the Gladiator factory.
Trump Could Loosen Reins on Self-Driving Cars | The Truth About Cars
According to reports, members of the transition team for President-elect Trump are planning to make building a framework for fully self-driving vehicles a priority within the DOT.Rules currently in place make it tough for companies seeking to unleash vehicles without steering wheels or traditional control pedals in any meaningful quantity.A so-called granted exemption exists which permits a brand to deploy about 2,500 of the things but anything beyond that isn’t presently kosher.It seems that may soon change.
Hyundai Motor Co Promotes Jose Munoz to CEO | The Truth About Cars
Jose Munoz has served as the CEO of Hyundai and Genesis North America and COO of Hyundai Motors for a while now, but his job is about to get a whole lot bigger.The long-time auto exec was recently promoted to the position of CEO of Hyundai Motor Corporation, which will take place on January 1, 2025.
Nissan Has Some Serious Debts Coming Due | The Truth About Cars
Nissan is facing unprecedented levels of debt as it heads into 2025, as the automaker will owe around $1.6 billion next year.That number could climb as high as $5.6 billion in 2026, the highest amount recorded by Bloomberg dating back to 1996.
Stuff We Use: Work Gloves | 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 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.One of the great common threads which helps hold this place together is the fact that both our writers and readers tend to work on their own cars.With that in mind, we’ll be revisiting one of the very first topics covered in our Stuff We Use series – work gloves. Even new readers or those just getting into the arena of car repair can benefit from a sturdy set of gloves.
The 2025 Acura ADX is a High-Riding Integra Sibling | The Truth About Cars
Acura revived the Integra a few years back, but as these things often go, the iconic sports car is getting an SUV makeover.The new ADX arrives in 2025, sporting Integra-inspired elements like styling, its powertrain, and platform.
Ford Faces Up to a $165 Million NHTSA Fine for Slow Rearview Camera Recall | The Truth About Cars
Ford issued the most recalls of any automaker in 2023, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unhappy with the company’s timing for at least one of them.The government agency said it had determined that Ford was too slow in recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras and noted that it had failed to provide all the information required.
GM Recalls Almost Half A Million Diesel-Powered Vehicles for a Potentially Faulty Transmission Control Valve | The Truth About Cars
If you own a General Motors diesel-powered truck or SUV, you might soon receive a recall letter.The automaker is pulling back almost half a million vehicles for a bad transmission control valve, which could cause a failure and increase the risk of a crash.