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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. However, those wanting to sell in the United States know that crossover vehicles have been the safe bet and the brand definitely plans on having a few for sale by 2027. Known models, slated for the U.S.,

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Mexico Won't Offer EV Incentives to Chinese Automakers

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Even so, the Mexican government isn’t rolling out the red carpet due to pressure from the United States. They also want to take action to protect American EVs from cheap or subsidized Chinese models. That said, people there don’t buy that many of them, with EVs comprising just 0.5 It noted that the U.S.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

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Tesla might not be the most dominant EV maker in the world, but it’s on top of the market here in the United States. BMW is hoping to take some of the shine off of Tesla’s crown with a new incentive that gives buyers a $1,000 discount to buy one of its new EVs.

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SpaceX Starlink kit now available at select Home Depot stores

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With Starlink, millennials can move out onto cheap land and build their own homes piecemeal with materials from [Home Depot].” Right now, the whole younger generation buys almost nothing from [Home Depot] because they can’t afford more than half an apartment,” said the Redditor. I’ve thought about it.

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Trade group asks administration to reinstate tariffs on Chinese graphite, critical material for EV batteries

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In 2018, the Office of the United States Trade Representative imposed tariffs of 25% under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, in response to China’s “unfair trade practices.” According to NAGA, China’s graphite supply surpasses global demand, allowing it to flood markets with cheap graphite and manipulate prices.

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Junkyard Find: 1970 Volvo 145

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What was the last year in which you could buy a new car in the United States with a manual choke lever from the factory? Why didn't someone buy it for cheap and drive it to a place like Michigan or Vermont, where some say that Volvo fanatics will pay five figures for any rust-free 145 or 245?

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Junkyard Find: 1992 Geo Metro 4-door hatchback

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What was the cheapest new four-door car available in the United States for the 1992 model year? You could buy versions of this car all the way through 2017 in Pakistan. Suzuki began selling the Cultus with Swift badges in the United States as a 1989 model, though Swift prices were always a bit higher than Metro prices.

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