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Matt Posky

Matt Posky

News and Social Media Contributor at The Truth About Cars

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GM Eliminates Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Aftermarket Kits

General Motors’ decision to remove Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity features from vehicles wasn’t a popular one. Consumers bemoaned the decision, originally pressuring the automaker to postpone just how swiftly changes would be implemented. But the overriding plan remained unchanged, resulting in aftermarket solutions that would allow the kind of smartphone integration drivers now expect. Unfortunately, reports are suggesting that GM has forced the company prov…
21 days ago
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How Are We Feeling About The Automotive Market These Days?

The automotive market has felt out of whack for quite some time. Dealer markups may have abated to a degree, with discounts starting to manifest, but we don’t really seem to be encountering the kinds of reasonable pricing North America enjoyed prior to 2020. Automakers have continued to prioritize larger vehicles that are easier to get past emissions and offer better profit margins. But consumers are tapped out and starting to notice they’re arguably getting less vehicle for their m…
24 days ago
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How Significant Will The European Emissions Rollback Actually Be?

Europe is relaxing CO2 emission targets after receiving feedback from automakers. The industry is concerned that the present regulatory conditions are going to cost them a fortune, so the European Commission is throwing them a bone by delaying some of the financial penalties. But whether or not this will actually yield positive results for consumers is debatable. Volkswagen expressed concerns that it would need to spend €1.5 billion in fines for failing to meet the limits for 2025.…
about 1 month ago
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Volkswagen Has Learned An Important Lesson About Buttons And Knobs

Volkswagen has seen sweeping criticisms for moving away from physical switchgear and has apparently learned a valuable lesson as a result. The brand has promised that future models will be reintroducing traditional buttons, including EVs prioritizing minimalist designs. This is straight from the mouth of Volkswagen design chief Andreas Mindt, who recently told Autocar that the company is keen to correct past mistakes.“From the , we will have physical buttons for the five most imp…
about 1 month ago
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BMW Launches Website Detailing Entire Production History Through 2008

BMW has launched a new website that catalogs every model it manufactured between 1928 and 2008. It’s suitable for fans of the brand who want to take a trip into the past. But it’s likewise been integrated into BMW’s parts catalog. Whether that makes component hunting more convenient is debatable. But it does showcase that the brand remains mindful of its heritage and it’s something we’d be happy to see from other automakers. The website doesn’t quite cover everything. However, it’…
about 1 month ago
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Mercedes Design Boss Comes Out Against Screens, Says They’re ‘Not L...

Mercedes-Benz design chief Gorden Wagener has confessed that massive screens aren’t much of a luxury now that practically every vehicle offers them as standard equipment. Speaking with ABC News about how Mercedes-Benz is involved in the luxury real estate market, Wagener stated that cars were becoming more like “smart homes” due to the advancement of autonomous driving. However, he added that it has been difficult to convert into a sound business model due to the massive technolog…
about 1 month ago
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Automotive 'Kill Switches' Are Being Debated In Congress Again

So-called automotive kill switches are behind schedule and once again being discussed within the halls of Congress. Included as a provision within the Biden Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, requirements for advanced driving interlock devices have been a contentious issue. While the relevant technologies are arguably at our doorstep, very little progress has been made in regard to how federal agencies plan to handle them and Republicans are now trying to walk back the supporti…
about 2 months ago
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Stellantis Suggests V8 Return While Promising Revised Business Stra...

Stellantis is allegedly shifting gears to better cater to the needs of the American market following the departure of Carlos Tavares as its executive officer. The company is signaling it might pull back on all-electric vehicles and may even begin to offer V8 engines again. But there is some conflicting information being presented as the company does what it can to improve public relations. According to Automotive News, the company is revising plans to make Chrysler and Alfa Romeo…
about 2 months ago
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Washington State Introduces Bills to Legalize Direct-to-Consumer EV...

Following news that Florida-based Volkswagen dealerships would be suing Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales, it was brought to our attention that Washington State was likewise coming to grips with non-traditional retail methods. The Pacific Northwest apparently wants to see more all-electric vehicles and is entertaining the prospect of giving them more leeway in order to improve sales volumes — something it has already done for Tesla. Like much of the United States, Wash…
2 months ago
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Volkswagen and Audi Dealers Are Suing Scout Motors in Florida

A group of Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Florida have filed a lawsuit against Scout Motors over its direct-to-consumer sales model. The lawsuit alleges that Scout shouldn’t be viewed as separate from other VW Group brands. It likewise proposes that the automaker isn’t technically licensed to sell in Florida. Volkswagen Group purchased the Scout name from Navistar International in 2021 and the brand has since gone on to develop the all-electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV. The…
2 months ago
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Audi Going Back to Old Naming Strategy

Audi is undoing some of the changes it planned to make to its naming strategy in regard to all-electric vehicles. Rather than having separate model designations for gas and electric cars, it will revert back to simply having the latter use the e-tron suffix to avoid having to rename a significant portion of its existing lineup. The brand isn’t exactly famous for issuing creative names for its vehicles. Like most German automakers, Audi has historically used alpha-numeric titles fo…
2 months ago