Matt Posky

News and Social Media Contributor at The Truth About Cars

Staff Writer and Multimedia at VerticalScope

Recusant. Scam Noticer. Automotive Industry Tracker/Media Editor.

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Articles

Jeep Teases 2026 Grand Cherokee Ahead of Production

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

The smaller buttons will certainly be harder to use while driving and motorists are starting to get wise that the over-reliance on screens is little more than a ploy for the industry to reduce manufacturing costs. Automakers will swear up and down that it’s actually premium and luxurious to use touchscreens. But the truth of the matter is that they’re just significantly cheaper to install on modern cars.
Jeep Teases 2026 Grand Cherokee Ahead of Production

1 week ago | evdriven.com | Matt Posky

The smaller buttons will certainly be harder to use while driving and motorists are starting to get wise that the over-reliance on screens is little more than a ploy for the industry to reduce manufacturing costs. Automakers will swear up and down that it’s actually premium and luxurious to use touchscreens. But the truth of the matter is that they’re just significantly cheaper to install on modern cars.
Florida Highway Patrol PIT Maneuvers Toyota Supra At 100 MPH

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

Earlier this week, a fourth-generation Toyota Supra was intentionally wrecked by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) at a claimed 100 miles per hour. The driver and passenger of the now-destroyed JDM import were reportedly hospitalized after the car left the road, collided with a light pole, and subsequently caught fire.
North Dakota Raises Speed Limit to 80 MPH, Adds Stiffer Penalties

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

On Monday, North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong officially finalized provisions to raise the interstate speed limit to 80 miles per hour. However, the passing of House Bill 1298 is accompanied by new speeding fines. The state had actually been trying to raise speed limits for quite some time. due largely to the fact that neighboring territories (South Dakota and Montana) already had 80 mph interstates.
Gas War: Congress Considers Revoking California Emission Waivers

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

While the topic never really came up during the Biden administration, Trump has maintained that modern vehicle designs aren’t what the average American buyer wants and has continued to suggest that deregulating the market is the best solution. Some have alleged that he’s softened on the matter after giving Tesla CEO Elon Musk access to cabinet meetings. However, Musk has likewise come out against prolonged EV subsidies and claims to support the deregulation of the automotive sector.
Iowa Passes Bill Shielding Racetracks From Noise Complaints

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

While there was some pushback made by a few developers vying to build near tracks, automotive businesses focused on racing or the aftermarket were in broad support of the bill. From The Drive: The bill was unsurprisingly supported by the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (better known as SEMA) as well as the Performance Racing Industry group.
Iowa Passes Bill Shielding Racetracks From Noise Complaints

2 weeks ago | evdriven.com | Matt Posky

While there was some pushback made by a few developers vying to build near tracks, automotive businesses focused on racing or the aftermarket were in broad support of the bill. From The Drive: The bill was unsurprisingly supported by the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (better known as SEMA) as well as the Performance Racing Industry group.
ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026. The part supplier believes that this will help facilitate the industry’s pivot toward all-electric vehicles and that there will be sufficient demand to rationalize production. It likewise helps the company, which has been a long-time component supplier for the automotive sector, to hedge some of its investment bets.
ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year

2 weeks ago | evdriven.com | Matt Posky

ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026. The part supplier believes that this will help facilitate the industry’s pivot toward all-electric vehicles and that there will be sufficient demand to rationalize production. It likewise helps the company, which has been a long-time component supplier for the automotive sector, to hedge some of its investment bets.
Report: GM’s Orion Assembly Won’t Just Be Building EVs

2 weeks ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matt Posky

NEW! by Matt Posky (IC: employee) Reports have alleged that the Orion Assembly Plant, which General Motors had previously earmarked for EV manufacturing, isn’t just being retooled to produce all-electric vehicles anymore. Previously responsible for the Chevrolet Sonic and electrified Bolt EV, Orion has been inactive since 2023. However, the site is currently undergoing a $4-billion revamp so that it can build GM’s all-electric pickups.