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The Mazda CX-5 Grows for 2026
The 2026 CX-5 gains size and keeps its handsome face with a hybrid coming next year.
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Mitsubishi Readies Pint-Sized Electric Crossover
Coming Summer of 2026, Mitsubishi will bring its first new model in 7 years to the U.S. and Canadian markets, an as-yet-unnamed sub-compact electric crossover coupe based on the coming third generation Nissan Leaf. The new model is the first of 4 new or updated models Mitsubishi plans to release from 2026 to 2030. Current plans are for the model to be built in Japan, risking tariffs and loss of EV tax credits. It will ride on the same CMF-EV platform as the larger Nissan Ariya and will for
Next Generation Jeep Compass Unveiled in Italy
At a press conference today, Stellantis unveiled the third-generation Jeep Compass. This version for Europe is expected to be close to the version we will see in North America with some tweaks to the powertrain and lighting options. The Compass' direction in North America has been in flux after the sudden departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares in December of 2024. More on that later. While the new Compass cuts a familiar shape with the present model, it is built on an entirely
Tariff Tuesday - Manufacturers are Shuffling the Deck
Tariff Tuesday is the day where we cover how President Trump’s tariffs, if fully enacted, will impact the auto industry, increase costs, and limit consumer choice. We started this series on April 15, Tax Day for those in the United States, because Trump’s tariffs amount to one of the largest single increases in taxes on the American People. The tariffs which, if fully implemented, will raise $1.4 trillion in revenue, and increase costs per household between $1,900 to $7,600 per year. Manuf
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Good morning Not political ... just commenting on her looks, or lack thereof. That's why she instead had to develop "business acumen." -
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Would seem Texas is seeing a ton of them as they fight along with other southern states to ban the Kei trucks and vans from being imported due to their cheap price. Due to the import price being from $6,000 to $14,000 dollars, this is why they are becoming so popular here. Buying a Kei Truck: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Owners - Auto Verve This truck is local to me and I see it driven daily by the owner. According to government records, 7,594 trucks alone were imported into the US last year. Yes that is small compared to the 750,000 plus F150 trucks Ford sold last year. Yay for Kei? Owners of the Tiny Imports Cheering in Massachusetts - Hagerty Media Good info on the various Kei trucks and vans. Kei Trucks: Are They Here to Stay? » JDMBUYSELL Even the 4x4 offroad versions are pretty cool and usable. -
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Yeah, that was kind of my point. Those aren't the people I'm worried about having to spend extra money on. It's the average Joe who needs a new water pump for his 2010 Camry and now the price is $X higher. For the "ton" you see, the rest of the country sees nearly zero. Again, it's likely there is 1% of 1% of 1% of vehicles on the road that are imported like that from Japan.- 1
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WTH Hulk Hogan, who had a life full of high drama, just died at 71. This was in Clearwater FL. He had had a lot of medical issues lately. Carrying around that sort of bulk from the earlier years generally doesn't bode well later on unless you try to get leaner and eat healthy. Hulk Hogan's father was Italian. His birth name is very different. (Wiki is your friend.) This got me thinking, so I checked the ages. Kirstie Alley was also 71 when she died in Clearwater FL a few years ago. -
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Thanks. I do better with numbers. Does this mean that a considerable number of GB is sitting there in anticipation of a person updating their machine to 11? If so, when I put through the update, will all the programming for 10 go away so I end up with a net gain in storage? (It sounds and seems like there is an overlap in terms of storage on my laptop.)
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