Whatever Trump Decides, Fiat Chrysler’s Prepared for What Comes Next

Without a functional plan, each episode of the A-Team would have ended with four funerals. For Fiat Chrysler, however, the solution to its problem doesn't involve welding armor plating to a series of scrapyard vehicles while the guy from Breakfast at Tiffany's lays down covering fire with a Ruger Mini-14. FCA's main concern involves the […] The post Whatever Trump Decides, Fiat Chrysler's Prepared for What Comes Next appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Lamborghini Secretly Prepping a Limited-edition Hypercar

Lamborghini is allegedly working on a limited-edition vehicle based loosely upon the utterly spectacular Terzo Millennio concept. The hybridized hypercar, codenamed LB48H, hasn't been shown to the public, but there was a very exclusive private event held in Italy earlier this month. There have also been posts on social media from the event that make passing mention […] The post Lamborghini Secretly Prepping a Limited-edition Hypercar appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Hyundai’s Getting Ready to Pounce on Fiat Chrysler, Report Claims

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles won't comment on a report claiming Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch a bid for the automaker, but that's what sources with knowledge of the matter tell the Asia Times. The sources claim HMG CEO Chung Mong-koo is biding his time, waiting for FCA's stock to fall before moving forward on the potential […] The post Hyundai's Getting Ready to Pounce on Fiat Chrysler, Report Claims appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Is This Dodge Caravan Pickup the Worst Custom Ever Built?

There aren't too many vehicles that can really heat up the bile in your stomach like a botched custom. The Plymouth Prowler isn't for everyone and the Mustang II is an acquired taste, but neither elicit the negative response of a customized El Camino donk riding on 27-inch wheels with a Dora the Explorer paint job. However, donk […] The post Is This Dodge Caravan Pickup the Worst Custom Ever Built? appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Another Model Loses Its Manual Transmission

There's probably no shortage of eyeball rolling over this headline, as manual transmissions wouldn't be fading out of the marketplace if buyers actually desired one. Once upon a time, a stick-shift guaranteed better fuel economy, but those days are pretty much gone. It was also a great way to reduce the entry price of a […] The post Another Model Loses Its Manual Transmission appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Trade War Watch: Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning U.S. Tariff Proposals

Automakers are not thrilled with the White House's current interest in automotive tariffs. With factories scattered across the globe, no major manufacturer would go untouched by the proposed increases in import duties or the retaliatory tariffs foreign governments may issue in response. There's a lot to lose from a financial perspective. According to a recent […] The post Trade War Watch: Mazda Joins Toyota in Condemning U.S. Tariff Proposals appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Another Model Loses Its Manual Transmission

There's probably no shortage of eyeball rolling over this headline, as manual transmissions wouldn't be fading out of the marketplace if buyers actually desired one. Once upon a time, a stick-shift guaranteed better fuel economy, but those days are pretty much gone. It was also a great way to reduce the entry price of a […] The post Another Model Loses Its Manual Transmission appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Buick Death Watch: Brother, Can You Spare an Encore?

Welcome back to Buick Death Watch! It's been a long time; we shouldn't have left you without a strong tale of sales woe to complain about. And just like the Jesus of the New Testament, we're going to start our tale with a parable. Once there was a young woman from a faraway land in […] The post Buick Death Watch: Brother, Can You Spare an Encore? appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Review – The Default Choice for a Reason

It happened again. A neighbor, a casual acquaintance at best, messaged me on Facebook, asking for a used car recommendation. As usual, I suspect they were trying to get me to literally point them to a specific car for sale, but I've been roped into enough third-party late-night Craigslist-and-Cars.com binges to bite this time. "Just […] The post 2018 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Review – The Default Choice for a Reason appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

QOTD: Is Moving the Detroit Auto Show a Good Thing?

News broke late yesterday that the organizers behind the North American International Auto Show, also known as the Detroit Auto Show, are making an announcement late this month regarding moving the 2020 show to either June or October from January. Either way, the show is definitely moving dates – it's just not sure whether it […] The post QOTD: Is Moving the Detroit Auto Show a Good Thing? appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Two Fewer Cylinders Spells a Price Drop for Volume 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trim

Full-size truck buyers looking for the latest thing are spoiled for choice this year. Besides an all-new Ram 1500 (currently unavailable with a V6) and the usual offerings from Ford, there's a next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra arriving this fall. Unlike those other models, the GM twins went somewhere full-size truck builders fear to […] The post Two Fewer Cylinders Spells a Price Drop for Volume 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trim appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Detroit Auto Show Organizers Make It Official: January’s History

There's only one more North American International Auto Show to go before America's premier automotive event trades its bitter winter winds for temperate climes. After months of rumor and speculation, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association — the organization behind the show — declared Thursday that it will no longer hold the event in January. After the […] The post Detroit Auto Show Organizers Make It Official: January's History appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx

Piston Slap: The Land Ark’s Backfiring Belly?

TTAC Commentator Land Ark writes: Hi Sajeev, it's me again. I am nearing my wit's end. My Impala has been out of commission for several months now and as I've been telling my friends, the Land Ark and I are not currently speaking to each other. What got us to this stage of our relationship […] The post Piston Slap: The Land Ark's Backfiring Belly? appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars https://ift.tt/2JU9HQx