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Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part LV)

6 days ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Corey Lewis

The Cadillac lineup was all-new in 1971, as the brand entered what would be seen later as its decline from the Standard of the World status established (partially via marketing) in 1908. Slab-sided looks of the late Sixties were exchanged for bulbous fenders, and front ends became ever heavier and chromed. Headlamps (aside from Eldorado) were spread apart by a brougham logo, and made for an awkward visual approach.
QOTD: Star of the 2025 New York Auto Show?

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Tim Healey

NEW YORK -- We've brought you the 2025 New York International Auto Show debuts from Volkswagen, Kia, Hyundai, and Subaru. And there's more show coverage to come. So, I want to know -- which debut tickled your fancy? Which vehicle has you waiting with baited breath for the first drive? It's an easy one today -- and a short one, since we're busy in show mode. Go ahead and sound off below. [Image: ]Become a TTAC insider.
Volkswagen debuts Tiguan Turbo at 2025 New York Auto Show

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Tim Healey

Whatever you call it, it has more zoot than the non-caffeinated Tiguan. If you want the extra get-up-and-go on the Tiguan, you'll note that this will be the top trim for the lineup. You'll also have to wait -- it's a 2026 model-year vehicle. This Tiggy takes the 2025 redesign and adds 67 horsepower to the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. That brings it up to 268 ponies at 5,500 RPM, while torque takes a jump from 207 lb-ft to 258 lb-ft of twist.
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.
QOTD: Are You Ready For The 2025 New York Auto Show?

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Tim Healey

NEW! by Tim Healey (IC: employee) I am in New York for the 2025 New York Auto Show. It's that time of year again. The show schedule promises debuts from Subaru, Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, and Volkswagen. Besides the debuts, there's always more going on. So, with that in mind, are you ready? Excited? What do you want to know? We'll have the news as it comes -- really, as embargoes break -- plus any surprises and much more for you. Stay tuned to TTAC.
Used Car of the Day: 1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Tim Healey

NEW! by Tim Healey (IC: employee) Today we present to you this 1991 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. It has some rust issues -- what do you expect from a car with 236K miles on it? -- but it runs well, has new coilovers, and offers you the chance to shift for yourself. Our seller says it's in good mechanical shape and ready for daily driving. The roof has been resprayed. You can find it in Idaho for $6,000 -- or see more by clicking here.
QOTD: Who Should Buy Maserati?

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Tim Healey

NEW! by Tim Healey (IC: employee) Stellantis says it's not selling Maserati. That's fine, but the brand is struggling. Whether that's the fault of Stellantis or outside factors, or both, could be the focus of a QOTD. But today I am asking -- should Stellantis remain the rightful owner? Or should it sell Maserati to another corporate parent? If so, who? That's a pretty straightforward QOTD, so there's not much need for more preamble.
No Mitsu for You: Brand Holds American Imports - for now

1 week ago | thetruthaboutcars.com | Matthew Guy

NEW! by Matthew Guy (IC: employee) Responding to the ever-changing tariff tax landscape in America, the crew at Mitsubishi has – for the moment – halted the shipping of additional inventory to dealers in this country. “We are holding vehicles at the port until we have additional visibility on tariffs and decisions made on next steps,” spox from Mitsu told reporters at Automotive News.
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.