Will American Cars Get A Tax Break?

Issue 95

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Here's a historical tidbit: 75 years ago, the first Volkswagen Bus rolled off the factory, making both large families and hippies very happy.

NEWSBITES

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

• Did you know that Frank Sinatra had a 1985 Chrysler LeBaron?

• GM is now an official F1 team for 2026, under the Cadillac brand

• Dual-clutch transmissions are cool, but here are their main issues

• Maserati canceled this supercar because nobody wanted one

• General Motors faces a new lawsuit over selling driver data

• This Toyota could face serious depreciation, making it enticing

RECALLS

• Volkswagen recalls 177,000 fire-prone cars, and it turns out the solution is very simple

• Volkswagen also recalls 60,000 EV SUVs over serious rollover issue

• Ford drops eight recalls in one day!

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IN THE KNOW

American cars could get tax benefits, but there's an issue

Interest rates are through the roof. They have made new cars unbuyable. 

At the same time, talks of tariffs have heated up (and cooled down). So, there's plenty of concern over how much cars will cost. 

Now, the Government wants to make interest payments on loans for vehicles tax deductible, but only for those made in America. It sounds great, but there's an issue: it might be impossible. 

Here's why. 

Honda's second best-selling vehicle could move to the US

The Honda Civic is one of the company's best cars, earning praise for its reliability and fun driving experience.

It's so popular that Honda sold 240,000 of them in the US in 2024. 

All of them came from Mexico. Now, things could change. 

The ongoing tariff threat could have priced out the Honda Civic from the competition.

So, Honda is preparing to make a big move. However, despite rumors, it's still not set in stone. 

Mitsubishi is ready to break up with Nissan

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a good SUV that has faced a tough challenge. The SUV was touted as the one to improve the brand's presence in the US. 

Fans and media received the latest refresh with positive notes, but the challenge of more sales is still present.

So, Mitsubishi is gambling its future on creating a new Outlander. After all, the current model is more Nissan than anything else. 

That’s only one of the moves the Japanese company wants to make.

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OUR THOUGHTS

Is this a tease or a win? Our founder shares his thoughts on the one-month tariff exemption.

It's a back-and-forth that can be both overwhelming and confusing. Will our cars be $12,000 more expensive soon or not?

There's a lot to digest.

Our founder, Kern, has analyzed the situation and shared his views on what might happen with us.

BEST AND WORST

Here are 10 new cars that depreciate faster than a free sample at Costco!

Some new models will become boring in no time. Worse, they could become outdated. 

That's why some models depreciate quite rapidly, which could be a significant factor in your next purchase. 

We did some math and brought you the 10 cars that depreciate so fast that they're not worth buying new! 

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

Newer Chevy and GMC trucks are ticking time bombs. Here's why!

Your engine might be plotting against you. That is if it's a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 of the latest generations. 

These engines come with critical issues, and knowing which they are could save you a lot of money. 

We've compiled the main reasons why the new Chevy and GMC trucks fail. Find out what they are here! 

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