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Stuff We Use: Level 2 EV Chargers | 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.Electric vehicles are a hot button topic for a variety of very good reasons, not the least of which is their technology and total driving range on a full battery doesn’t quite meet the basic needs of more than a few drivers in this country.Still, EVs are becoming part of many households – and having a Level 2 charger at one’s residence makes living with an electric car a much more realistic proposition.As we’ve mentioned in the past, and continues to hold true, third-party studies and anecdotes suggest many EV owners carry out up to 80 percent of charging at home instead of the perpetually frustrating public units.
Tesla's EU Sales Headache Deepens Late in 2024 | The Truth About Cars
Europeans tend to be warmer toward EVs than Americans, but they aren’t warming to Tesla in the way they once did.The automaker’s most recent sales numbers from November show a significant drop, to the tune of almost 41 percent, and that’s just the latest report in a year full of disappointments for Tesla’s European operations.
Foxconn Will Put Its Nissan Acquisition Ambitions On Hold While The Automaker Negotiates With Honda | The Truth About Cars
The news that Honda and Nissan are discussing a merger is certainly worth all the attention it’s getting, but one of the more interesting parts of the story relates to a third company.Foxconn – you know, the company that builds iPhones – was interested in acquiring Nissan but is putting that effort on hold while it negotiates with Honda.
Psych: Dodge Will Keep Building Hemi V8s Into 2025 After All | The Truth About Cars
In news that will surprise very few of you, Dodge has announced that it will continue building Hemi V8 engines.The automaker said it would offer the Durango R/T and SRT Hellcat through at least the 2025 model year, but as history has shown us, they’ll likely stick around for far longer than that.
2025 Nissan Murano Review – Stepping Forward | The Truth About Cars
Nissan’s comeback tour continues apace with the 2025 Nissan Murano.Kicks, Armada, now Murano – Nissan is working hard to get its model lineup up-to-date via major updates to major models.There is almost certainly more to come.The Kicks and Armada took big steps in the right direction.Is the story the same for the Murano?
Hyundai Supplier Drops Prison Labor Program in Alabama Following Criticism | The Truth About Cars
Hyundai hasn’t had the best luck with its suppliers this year.Earlier in 2024, the automaker was sued by the government over reports that a supplier had used child labor, and now, one of the company's suppliers is pulling back on its prison labor programs in Alabama after reports that some workers felt like they had no choice but to participate.
Confirmed: Liam Lawson Replaces Sergio Perez On the F1 Grid At Red Bull | The Truth About Cars
Red Bull F1’s Sergio Perez has been rumored to be losing his seat for what seems like years, but the two recently officially parted ways.In his place, newcomer Liam Lawson steps into the seat, which has never been a friendly spot on the grid with the team’s number-one driver, Max Verstappen.
GMC Marks 25 Years of Denali | The Truth About Cars
The sub-brand of Denali has now been a fixture at GMC for 25 years, prompting the company to launch a special edition package marking the milestone.But rather than taking the opportunity to include 25-inch wheels, they’ve *only* stuck 24s on the thing.Cowards.We jest, of course.
Rivian's New Software Update Throws the Kitchen Sink of Tech At Its Vehicles - But Not Apple CarPlay | The Truth About Cars
Rivian owners may be missing out on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the company has piled on nearly every other tech feature in their place.A recent software update brought a wealth of new “stuff,” including streaming video apps.
These Are the Final IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2024 | The Truth About Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-tests and evaluates vehicles throughout the year, and it recently released its final list of Top Safety Pick award winners for the 2024 calendar year.This round of winners brings the number of Top Safety Pick + awards to 48 and Top Safety Picks to 56.
Report: Developing the Electric 718 is Giving Porsche Headaches | The Truth About Cars
Porsche is not an automaker that often makes mistakes, which is why it took so long for the Macan EV to land after extended delays over software issues.The company is now reportedly struggling to manage battery packaging issues with the upcoming 718 EV, which could see it delayed in a similar fashion.
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma Receives Mild Updates | The Truth About Cars
Toyota finally updated the Tacoma for the 2024 model year, after it sold for almost a decade with no significant changes.The new Tacoma sports several improvements over its predecessor, and Toyota is making further revisions for the 2025 model year, though they’re far less dramatic than those seen in 2024.
Honda Confirms Return of Prelude | The Truth About Cars
In a fit of good news for gearheads, Honda has officially confirmed the sixth-generation Prelude is headed to production.The machine is described as an “all-new hybrid-electric” and is promised before the end of next year.In a world populated with milquetoast crossovers which have all the soul of a bread loaf, the introduction of any sporty coupe is very welcome.
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Review -- Next-Level Grand Touring | The Truth About Cars
With stricter emission regulations taking hold around the world, automakers have been hard at work developing solutions that make sense for their brands, and Bentley is no exception.Yet despite catering exclusively to an outrageously well-heeled clientele, Crewe’s approach with the 2025 Continental GT Speed is arguably the most sensible for a mainstream audience: Hybridization.
Report: Trump's Transition Team Outlines Plan to Kill EV Tax Credits and Rollback Emissions Regulations | The Truth About Cars
For a while now, we’ve been hearing that President-Elect Trump planned to do away with the federal EV tax credits and loosen emissions standards.While those moves are widely expected, there had been no solid reporting on the plans, until now.Reuters recently reported on a document outlining the Trump transition team’s plans, which include shutting down EV tax credits and tighter restrictions on Chinese imports.
Report: Tesla Could Get a Big Benefit From a Regulation-Killing Trump Administration | The Truth About Cars
Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Elon Musk’s investment in Donald Trump’s candidacy for president could eventually pay off in a big way for Musk.Reuters recently reported that Trump’s transition team wants to kill a rule that requires automakers to report crash data from automated vehicle trials, a move that could significantly benefit Tesla.
Stellantis Partnering with Detroit on $3.3M for Homeowners Near Mack Assembly | The Truth About Cars
Homeowners living near Stellantis’ Detroit Assembly Complex – Mack (colloquially called Mack Assembly) will be able to apply for their share of $3.3M in home repair grants starting in January. It’s all part of addressing problems with Mack Assembly, a facility which has been under fire from locals about unwanted odors ever since the expanded plant opened over three years ago.Fingers were pointed at a paint booth which was apt to emit fumes until the installation of various and sundry air scrubbers and so-called thermal oxidizers seemed to address the problem, at least to a point.That last remark is key since the solution required an increase in the amount of fine soot or dust emanating from the plant, though not to the point where it might exceed totals allowed under federal and state air pollution regs.This $3.3 million for home repairs in the area stems from a partnership between Stellantis and local governments.
2025 Nissan Armada Review -- Getting Back in the Game | The Truth About Cars
The previous generation of the Nissan Armada seemed to do one thing really well -- offer a lot of passenger and cargo space simply by being huge.That's not enough to compete with the others in the large/extra-large three-row SUV class, however, and Nissan knows that.Enter the 2025 Nissan Armada, which is significantly changed.
The Toyota bZ4X Has Some Screaming Deals Right Now | The Truth About Cars
There has been a lot of buzz around the massive incentive packages Honda has been offering for the Prologue EV, but Toyota’s bZ4X discounts are equally as aggressive.Buyers can get thousands off the price of the brand-new 2025 model, though some incentives vary depending on the location.
3PMSF vs. M+S Tires: Decoding Winter Tire Ratings | The Truth About Cars
With winter in full swing in some parts of the country, it’s a great time for a primer (or a reminder, if you’re already in the know like most of our gearhead readers) on the different ratings and acronyms found hammered into the sidewalls of modern winter tires.Before diving into that particular patch of weeds, it’s worth reiterating the importance of winter tires and the grip they offer when the weather turns foul.First of all, you’ll notice we are calling these things winter tires and not snow tires, a distinction present in the modern age since top tier winter rubber from established companies like Nokian or up-and-comers like Sailun add large doses of tractive properties when the ambient air temperature simply drops below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
2025 Volkswagen Taos Review -- Staying The Course | The Truth About Cars
Quick, what's the best-selling Volkswagen SUV at present?If you said Atlas or Tiguan, sorry.Go claim your consolation prize.The answer, of course, is Taos.So with that in mind, the 2025 Volkswagen Taos has gone under the knife and gained some more get up and go.