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'''''The Truth About Cars''''' ('''TTAC''') is a [[blog]] covering [[automobile]]s, automotive products and the auto industry, begun in 2002<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/|title=The Truth About Cars - The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref> featuring a mix of automotive reviews, editorials and news. It is home to the annual Ten Worst Automobiles awards,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/11/08/028053.html|title=The Truth About Cars Website Names Its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2006|website=Theautochannel.com|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref> which are nominated and selected by the readers. It also featured multiple series predicting the demise of domestic automakers, namely [[General Motors|GM]] and [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] “Death Watch” and [[Chrysler]] "Suicide Watch" series.


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''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2075431_2075447_2075476,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110609175805/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2075431_2075447_2075476,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 9, 2011 |title=The Best Blogs of 2011 |date= June 6, 2011 | work=Time}}</ref> called TTAC one of the 25 "Best Blogs of 2011". ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine listed TTAC as a “Best of the Web” automotive blog as far back as 2005.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=322 |title=Forbes.com Best of the Web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051204114145/http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=322|archive-date=2005-12-04|access-date=2015-08-19|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[PC Magazine]]'' listed TTAC as one of its "100 Favorite Blogs" in 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l=216520&s=27153&a=216536&po=88,00.asp |title=Our 100 Favorite Blogs - The Truth About Cars |work=PC Magazine |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030044653/http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0%2C1205%2Cl%3D216520%26s%3D27153%26a%3D216536%26po%3D88%2C00.asp |archivedate=2007-10-30 }}</ref>
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'''''The Truth About Cars''''' ('''TTAC''') is a website covering [[automobile]]s, automotive products and the auto industry. The site began publishing in 2002,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com |title=New Car Reviews, Ratings & Pricing, Auto News for New Models {{!}} The Truth About Cars<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> and features a mix of automotive reviews, editorials and news. The site is home to the annual Ten Worst Automobiles awards,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/11/08/028053.html |title=The Truth About Cars Website Names Its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2006<!-- Bot generated title -->}}</ref> which are nominated and selected by the readers.<ref>[http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/12/ttacs-ten-worst-autos-2008/ 2008 TTAC Ten Worst Autos]</ref><ref>[http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2007/11/the-truth-about-cars-ten-worst-automobiles-2007/ 2007 TTAC Ten Worst Autos]</ref><ref>[http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2007/10/ttacs-ten-worst-automobiles-for-2007-time-to-vote/ 2007 TTAC Ten Worst Autos voting]</ref><ref>[http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2006/11/the-truth-about-cars-2006-ten-worst-automobiles-today-twat-awards-the-winners/ 2006 TTAC Ten Worst Autos]</ref> It also featured multiple series predicting the demise of domestic automakers, namely [[General Motors|GM]] and [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] “Death Watch” and [[Chrysler]] "Suicide Watch" series.


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==History==
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''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine <ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2075431_2075447_2075476,00.html |title=The Best Blogs of 2011 |date= June 6, 2011 | work=Time}}</ref> called TTAC one of the 25 "Best Blogs of 2011". ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine listed TTAC as a “Best of the Web” automotive blog as far back as 2005.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=322 |title=Forbes.com Best of the Web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051204114145/http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=322|archivedate=2005-12-04|accessdate=2015-08-19|deadurl=yes<!-- Bot generated title -->}} </ref> ''[[PC Magazine]]'' listed TTAC as one of its "100 Favorite Blogs" in 2007.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l=216520&s=27153&a=216536&po=88,00.asp |title=Our 100 Favorite Blogs - The Truth About Cars |work=PC Magazine |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030044653/http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0%2C1205%2Cl%3D216520%26s%3D27153%26a%3D216536%26po%3D88%2C00.asp |archivedate=2007-10-30 |df= }}</ref>
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Founded by Robert Farago in 2002, The Truth About Cars publicised itself as an independent voice in the automotive media, at a time when many outlets were coming under fire for their close ties with advertisers, particularly auto manufacturers. TTAC adopted an adversarial tone, particularly with regard to the Big Three domestic auto makers. This was exacerbated by Farago's "GM Death Watch" series, which correctly predicted the bankruptcy of General Motors over a 200+ part series.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20061108005331/en/Truth-Cars-Website-Names-Ten-Worst-Automobiles|title=News|website=Businesswire.com|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref> In 2012, TTAC revived the "Death Watch" series, when contributing author Mark Stevenson correctly predicted the demise of Suzuki's North American auto sales arm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/11/suzuki-death-watch-8-a-eulogy-due-to-incompetence/|title= Suzuki Death Watch 8: A Eulogy Due To Incompetence|author=Mark Stevenson|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref>


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TTAC's review comparing the grille of the [[Subaru B9 Tribeca]] to a vagina<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/subaru-b9-tribeca/|title=2005 Subaru B9 Tribeca Review|author=Robert Farago|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=May 13, 2015}}</ref><ref name="auto"/> caused [[BMW]] to officially stop providing review cars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2006/05/bmw-bans-ttac-the-vagina-dialogues/|title=BMW Bans TTAC: The Vagina Dialogues|author=Robert Farago|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref>
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TTAC's review comparing the grill of the [[Subaru B9 Tribeca]] to a vagina<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/subaru-b9-tribeca/|title=2005 Subaru B9 Tribeca Review|author=Robert Farago|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=May 13, 2015}}</ref><ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20061108005331/en/Truth-Cars-Website-Names-Ten-Worst-Automobiles</ref> caused [[BMW]] to officially stop providing review cars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2006/05/bmw-bans-ttac-the-vagina-dialogues/|title=BMW Bans TTAC: The Vagina Dialogues|author=Robert Farago|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref> [[Aston Martin]], [[Bentley]], [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Audi]], [[Volkswagen]], [[Cadillac]], [[Jaguar Cars|Jaguar]], [[Kia Motors|Kia]], [[Maserati]], [[Mazda]], [[Mitsubishi]], [[Nissan]], [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]], [[Land Rover]], and [[General Motors]] now provide access to their press cars.{{CN|date=February 2018}}


After being acquired by VerticalScope, a Canadian online media firm, Farago departed, and Ed Niedermeyer became Editor-In-Chief in 2010.
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A 2013 article titled "Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/05/small-suv-crashopalooza-detroit-loses-dykes-win/|title=Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win|author=Bertel Schmitt|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=May 13, 2015}}</ref> resulted in a falling-out among senior contributors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/steven-lang-has-resigned-his-editorship-at-ttac-after-c-508448866|title=Steven Lang has resigned his editorship at TTAC after comments from that site's editor.|author=Matt Hardigree|work=Jalopnik|accessdate=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref> and eventually changes in the managing staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/07/in-which-we-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-our-former-editor-reinstate-banned-commenters-and-welcome-all-of-you-back-home-to-ttac|title=In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC|author=Jack Baruth|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref>


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A 2013 article titled "Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/05/small-suv-crashopalooza-detroit-loses-dykes-win/|title=Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win|author=Bertel Schmitt|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=May 13, 2015}}</ref> resulted in a falling-out among senior contributors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jalopnik.com/steven-lang-has-resigned-his-editorship-at-ttac-after-c-508448866|title=Steven Lang has resigned his editorship at TTAC after comments from that site's editor.|author=Matt Hardigree|work=Jalopnik.com|access-date=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref> and eventually changes in the managing staff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/07/in-which-we-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-our-former-editor-reinstate-banned-commenters-and-welcome-all-of-you-back-home-to-ttac|title=In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC|author=Jack Baruth|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref>
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==History==
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Founded by Robert Farago in 2002, The Truth About Cars publicised itself as an independent voice in the automotive media, at a time when many outlets were coming under fire for their close relationships with advertisers, particularly auto manufacturers. TTAC adopted an adversarial tone, particularly with regard to the Big Three domestic auto makers. This was exacerbated by Farago's "GM Death Watch" series, which correctly predicted the bankruptcy of General Motors over a 200+ part series.<ref>https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20061108005331/en/Truth-Cars-Website-Names-Ten-Worst-Automobiles</ref> In 2012, TTAC revived the "Death Watch" series, when contributing author Mark Stevenson correctly predicted the demise of Suzuki's North American auto sales arm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/11/suzuki-death-watch-8-a-eulogy-due-to-incompetence/|title= Suzuki Death Watch 8: A Eulogy Due To Incompetence|author=Mark Stevenson|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=Aug 19, 2015}}</ref>


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In 2013, [[Jack Baruth]] posted an article announcing that Bertel Schmitt had left the blog and that he (Baruth) and Derek Kreindler would be taking over. Baruth promised a "reboot" with previously banned commenters being welcomed back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/07/in-which-we-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-our-former-editor-reinstate-banned-commenters-and-welcome-all-of-you-back-home-to-ttac/#postcomments|title=In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC|author=Jack Baruth|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|access-date=May 13, 2015}}</ref>
After being acquired by VerticalScope, a Canadian online media firm, Farago departed, and Ed Niedermeyer became Editor-In-Chief in 2010. Niedermeyer, who originally started out as a TTAC reader, shifted the site's editorial direction to cover the post-bailout era, government affairs (such as the effects of environmental and safety regulations) and other industry-centric topics. Niedermeyer departed in late 2011 and was replaced by former Managing Editor Bertel Schmitt.{{CN|date=February 2018}}


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After Kreindler left the blog in April 2015, the Editor In Chief role was transitioned to a team at AutoGuide while Mark Stevenson became the Managing Editor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/04/seas-ships-old-men-butter-knives/|title=Seas, Ships, Old Men and Butter Knives|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|date=20 April 2015|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref> Stevenson remained the Managing Editor until that role was taken over by Tim Healey in August 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/08/hello-new-managing-editor/|title=Hello from the New Managing Editor|website=Thetruthaboutcars.com|date=9 August 2017|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref> [[Jack Baruth]] left the blog in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jackbaruth.com/?p=11786|title=Weekly Roundup: Hit The Road, Jack! Edition|website=Jackbaruth.com|date=7 September 2018|access-date=5 January 2022}}</ref>
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On July 12, 2013, [[Jack Baruth]] posted an article announcing that Bertel Schmitt had left the site and that he (Baruth) and Derek Kreindler would be taking over. Baruth promised a "reboot" with previously banned commenters being welcomed back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2013/07/in-which-we-bid-a-fond-farewell-to-our-former-editor-reinstate-banned-commenters-and-welcome-all-of-you-back-home-to-ttac/#postcomments|title=In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC|author=Jack Baruth|work=The Truth About Cars|accessdate=May 13, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
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After Kreindler left the site in April 2015, the Editor In Chief role was transitioned to a team at AutoGuide while Mark Stevenson became the Managing Editor.<ref>https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2015/04/seas-ships-old-men-butter-knives/</ref> Stevenson remained the Managing Editor until that role was taken over by Tim Healey in August 2017.<ref>https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2017/08/hello-new-managing-editor/</ref> [[Jack Baruth]] left the site in September 2018.<ref>https://jackbaruth.com/?p=11786</ref>
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The Truth About Cars
Type of site
Automotive
OwnerVerticalScope
URLwww.thetruthaboutcars.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedNovember 14, 2001; 22 years ago (2001-11-14)
Current statusOnline

The Truth About Cars (TTAC) is a blog covering automobiles, automotive products and the auto industry, begun in 2002[1] featuring a mix of automotive reviews, editorials and news. It is home to the annual Ten Worst Automobiles awards,[2] which are nominated and selected by the readers. It also featured multiple series predicting the demise of domestic automakers, namely GM and Ford “Death Watch” and Chrysler "Suicide Watch" series.

Time magazine[3] called TTAC one of the 25 "Best Blogs of 2011". Forbes magazine listed TTAC as a “Best of the Web” automotive blog as far back as 2005.[4] PC Magazine listed TTAC as one of its "100 Favorite Blogs" in 2007.[5]

History

Founded by Robert Farago in 2002, The Truth About Cars publicised itself as an independent voice in the automotive media, at a time when many outlets were coming under fire for their close ties with advertisers, particularly auto manufacturers. TTAC adopted an adversarial tone, particularly with regard to the Big Three domestic auto makers. This was exacerbated by Farago's "GM Death Watch" series, which correctly predicted the bankruptcy of General Motors over a 200+ part series.[6] In 2012, TTAC revived the "Death Watch" series, when contributing author Mark Stevenson correctly predicted the demise of Suzuki's North American auto sales arm.[7]

TTAC's review comparing the grille of the Subaru B9 Tribeca to a vagina[8][6] caused BMW to officially stop providing review cars.[9]

After being acquired by VerticalScope, a Canadian online media firm, Farago departed, and Ed Niedermeyer became Editor-In-Chief in 2010.

A 2013 article titled "Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win"[10] resulted in a falling-out among senior contributors[11] and eventually changes in the managing staff.[12]

In 2013, Jack Baruth posted an article announcing that Bertel Schmitt had left the blog and that he (Baruth) and Derek Kreindler would be taking over. Baruth promised a "reboot" with previously banned commenters being welcomed back.[13]

After Kreindler left the blog in April 2015, the Editor In Chief role was transitioned to a team at AutoGuide while Mark Stevenson became the Managing Editor.[14] Stevenson remained the Managing Editor until that role was taken over by Tim Healey in August 2017.[15] Jack Baruth left the blog in 2018.[16]

References

  1. ^ "The Truth About Cars - The Truth About Cars is dedicated to providing candid, unbiased automobile reviews and the latest in auto industry news". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  2. ^ "The Truth About Cars Website Names Its Ten Worst Automobiles for 2006". Theautochannel.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  3. ^ "The Best Blogs of 2011". Time. June 6, 2011. Archived from the original on June 9, 2011.
  4. ^ "Forbes.com Best of the Web". Archived from the original on 2005-12-04. Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  5. ^ "Our 100 Favorite Blogs - The Truth About Cars". PC Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-10-30.
  6. ^ a b "News". Businesswire.com. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  7. ^ Mark Stevenson. "Suzuki Death Watch 8: A Eulogy Due To Incompetence". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved Aug 19, 2015.
  8. ^ Robert Farago. "2005 Subaru B9 Tribeca Review". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  9. ^ Robert Farago. "BMW Bans TTAC: The Vagina Dialogues". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved Aug 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Bertel Schmitt. "Small SUV Crashopalooza: Detroit Loses, Dykes Win". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  11. ^ Matt Hardigree. "Steven Lang has resigned his editorship at TTAC after comments from that site's editor". Jalopnik.com. Retrieved Aug 19, 2015.
  12. ^ Jack Baruth. "In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved Aug 19, 2015.
  13. ^ Jack Baruth. "In Which We Bid A Fond Farewell To Our Former Editor, Reinstate Banned Commenters, And Welcome All Of You Back Home To TTAC". Thetruthaboutcars.com. Retrieved May 13, 2015.
  14. ^ "Seas, Ships, Old Men and Butter Knives". Thetruthaboutcars.com. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Hello from the New Managing Editor". Thetruthaboutcars.com. 9 August 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  16. ^ "Weekly Roundup: Hit The Road, Jack! Edition". Jackbaruth.com. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2022.


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