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AutoTrader.com June trend report shows increasing consumer interest in trucks and SUVs

Green Car Congress

AutoTrader.com’s June Trend Engine report, which provides analysis of site traffic as it relates to consumer shopping behavior, shows that trucks and SUVs have gained consumer interest since May and that interest in compact cars is starting to subside. 5, the used Chevrolet Tahoe moving up four spots to No. year-over-year.

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Junkyard Find: 1983 Chevrolet S-10 Durango 4x4

The Truth About Cars

The SUV-ified versions have been a bit easier to unearth, though even in that case the earliest one I've documented was a 1986 model. The cheapest possible 1982 LUV listed at $6,256, while the most affordable S-10 had an MSRP of $6,270 (those prices come to $20,801 and $20,848 in 2024 dollars). That's what we've got here.

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UAW Expands Strike Again, Targeting GM's Largest Plant

The Truth About Cars

But targeting domestic automaker’s valuable truck and SUV plants represents a major escalation in tactics. Arlington Assembly is responsible for profitable models like the Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade. The union has been gradually ramping up pressure to prolong its own strike budget.

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Rivian R1 and Toyota Crown Signia reviews, US-made Volvo, Hyundai, Kia EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

How safe are some of the biggest, thirstiest SUVs? The 2025 Rivian R1S SUV and R1T pickup will be offered in Dual-, Tri-, and Quad-Motor layouts, with Standard (LFP), Large, and Max battery packs. Along with softer targets for trucks and SUVs, the rules give automakers a lot of bonus points for EVs. Why is the $7.5

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GM had $6 billion to spend on next-gen EVs, chose stock buybacks | opinion

Baua Electric

Stellantis is serious Europe-only Jeep Avenger plugin SUV; via Stellantis. To make matters worse for GM, Stellantis seems to have rediscovered the fact that Jeep is a young, fun brand, and the company announced plans today to launch an “affordable,” $25,000, all-electric Jeep Renegade somewhat sooner than later. Cheaper product.

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