Cheap Cars Are A Thing Of The Past

Issue 86

We highlight the 97th anniversary of Oscar Cabalén's birth, an Argentine racing driver who blazed the trail for the Ford Mustang's expansion in South America.

His relatively obscure biography highlights his exceptional talent and grit until his untimely death in 1967 while testing a state-of-the-art Ford Mustang prototype.

Key Takeaways

Don’t have much time? Here’s the summary of what we’re talking about:

• Automakers are making cheaper cars, not because they want to, but because we can't afford the current models

• Car prices could spike $3,000, affecting cheaper cars more

• We look at the best cars for people with limited mobility

• 96% of new car sales in Norway are EVs

• What can we say about the 2023 Sequoia after two years of ownership? A lot!

NEWSBITES

Every week, we scour the web for the most essential news. Here’s what you need to know this week:

• Tesla registration in California takes a big hit

• Washington State lawmakers want speed-controlling devices on drivers with speeding history

• New York has recovered $11 million in stolen cars, parts and claims

• What are the best-rebadged cars of all time? Here they are! Do you agree?

RECALLS

It's a busy week for recalls. 

• Ford recalls the Explorer and Lincoln Aviator for this missing component

• Georgia is the fifth-highest state with unfixed vehicle recalls. Here's why it's important

• Ford (again?) recalls more than 272,000 vehicles over this critical issue

Video of the week

What are the strangest driving laws in America? This video explains!

IN THE KNOW

Automakers will make cheaper cars out of necessity

The sub-$20K car will disappear for good.

Making cars is too expensive for any automaker to offer a new car for that price. 

Plus, new cars average $49,740. Not everyone can buy that. 

So, what are automakers going to do? Offer cheaper versions. 

This can mean anything from new trim levels with few features to reviving dead models.

Check out what automakers are doing to keep things cheap (or cheaper than now). 

Car prices could spike $3,000

Let's remain on the topic of cheap cars no longer existing; the tariff war could mean a $3,000 price spike for new cars. 

This spike has the undesired consequence of most impacting cheaper cars.

However, it's still unclear which automaker could feel the most impact. 

The following article explores how the sector could change in the coming months and years.

We'd love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email! 

What are the best cars for drivers with limited mobility?

We all age, and some could feel age show up in our mobility. At the same time, we rarely think of vehicle access until we reach that age. 

So, what are the best cars for people with limited mobility, and what should you look for in a vehicle?

The following article dives deep into this critical aspect of life. 

Norway's new cars are almost 100% electric

Norway is leading the charge, with 96% of its new car fleet being electric. 

This Nordic nation is leading the charge (pun intended) in electrification. 

How did it accomplish this?

The following article explains this country's revolution and how others could soon follow. 

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OUR THOUGHTS

We've had a 2023 Sequoia since new. What's good and what's not?

This is one of the first reviews in our newsletter.

We hope to do more in the future. 

Our founder purchased a 2023 Toyota Sequoia with high hopes. After all, he still has his first Sequoia, a 2001 model. 

So, what does he like, and what does he dislike? This in-depth article covers two years of Sequoia ownership and whether he'd recommend it. 

Read more to find out! 

BEST AND WORST

What are the best and worst years for the Chevy Avalanche?

The Chevy Avalanche was one of GM's most forward-thinking products.

It combined versatility and comfort to create a unique package. 

At the same time, it offered the same array of powerful engines and decent reliability, as other renowned Chevy vehicles.  

However, not all years were the same.

So, which are the Chevy Avalanche years that you should avoid? Our article covers this vehicle's history to reveal the answer!

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

Why does my Dodge Durango smell like gas?

First things first, if any vehicle smells like gas, you should turn it off, as you can risk a fire. 

Once you turn it off, you can diagnose the problem in a safe environment. 

Some Dodge Durango years could smell like gasoline. The solution might be easy in some cases, while in others, it can take time and money. 

Read our article to find out more!

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