Matt Posky

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2026 Subaru Outback Premieres at 2025 New York Auto Show

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

While most Outbacks offer Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and 8.7 inches of ground clearance, the Wilderness continues to offer 9.5 inches for added off-road capability. It also comes with all-terrain Bridgestone Dueler tires, mounted on exclusive 17-inch matte black wheels, and an accessory tow hitch in case you want to test the 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity.
Subaru Drops Trailseeker EV And Updated Solterra At New York Auto Show

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

Subaru revealed a pair of electric vehicles for the 2025 New York International Auto Show. One of these is the all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV, which will become the brand’s first battery electric utility vehicle, whereas the other model is an updated version of the Solterra crossover featuring improved range.
Europe Attempts Ban On Carbon Fiber

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

European regulators have decided that carbon fiber should be on a shortlist of “hazardous materials” and are seeking to have it banned. While the industry will presumably petition the government against instituting any official restrictions, there’s always a chance the rule could come to pass — shaking up the global supply chain. According to the Japanese Nikkei, the European Parliament amended a proposal to its “ End of Life Vehicles Directive” last month.
Europe Attempts Ban On Carbon Fiber

1 week ago | evdriven.com | Matt Posky

European regulators have decided that carbon fiber should be on a shortlist of “hazardous materials” and are seeking to have it banned. While the industry will presumably petition the government against instituting any official restrictions, there’s always a chance the rule could come to pass — shaking up the global supply chain. According to the Japanese Nikkei, the European Parliament amended a proposal to its “ End of Life Vehicles Directive” last month.
Stellantis’ Handling Of Dodge Should Be A Cautionary Tale

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

The Charger Daytona EV, and arguably the way Stellantis has handled the Dodge brand in general under former CEO Carlos Tavares, should be a cautionary tale for the rest of the industry. At this point, it’s crystal clear that Stellantis either didn’t understand the North American market or made Dodge such a low priority that leadership wasn't worried about the fate of the marquee.
Survey Suggests Drivers Annoyed With Modern Automotive Tech

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

“People want to be helped, but they only want to be helped so far,” Robby DeGraff, AutoPacific’s manager of product and consumer insights, told Automotive News. “Awareness for a lot of these features is pretty good, but the reality is it could be a lot better, and a lot of that responsibility falls on dealers,” he added, Driving systems designed to offer “hands-free driving” have required billions of dollars in investments from manufacturers.
Trump Lowers Tariffs To 10 Percent For 90 Days

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

Stellantis brands (Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram) are taking a similar approach. They’re offering employee pricing on select models to literally everyone. However, like Nissan, they need just about every sale they can get right now and a few of the models built in Canada are seeing temporary production stoppages. Ford is also offering employee discounts to the public for the next couple of months.
Ferrari Considers Reviving Manual Transmissions

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

“We are reaching the limit of performance in our cars,” Fulgenzi explained. “In Formula 1, it’s 2.3 seconds for zero to 100km/h. With the SF90 XX we are at more or less 2.5 seconds or 2.4 seconds — and that’s with four-wheel drive.”From Carsales Australia: The Ferrari tech boss went on to suggest that when it comes to its rear-wheel-drive supercars, like the 610kW 296 GTB and 296 GTS, that anything beyond 900bhp (671kW) is too much for modern tyres and chassis, and even for the latest driver aids.
GM Opens New Design Studio, Teases Electric Corvette Concept

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

The studio even provided some design details, noting that the Corvette concept was electrified with a push-rod suspension synonymous with racing vehicles. Everything about the design is supposed to keep the vehicle’s mass low and centered. However, there are a few nods given to the production Corvette’s heritage. For example the windshield is an homage to the split rear window of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray.
GM Opens New Design Studio, Teases Electric Corvette Concept

2 weeks ago | evdriven.com | Matt Posky

The studio even provided some design details, noting that the Corvette concept was electrified with a push-rod suspension synonymous with racing vehicles. Everything about the design is supposed to keep the vehicle’s mass low and centered. However, there are a few nods given to the production Corvette’s heritage. For example the windshield is an homage to the split rear window of the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray.