Will tariffs on steel impact car prices?

Issue 88

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Key Takeaways

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

• The latest steel tariffs could directly impact cars, here’s how

• Massive recalls affect big-name companies, and there are thousands of cars involved

• What are the best American cars out there? Consumer Reports tells us 

• Why sometimes it makes sense to buy an ICE car

• BMW makes a courageous bet on petrol

NEWSBITES

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

• One of the first American cars sure looked great! 

• Lucid Cars prefers licensing its technology over building cars

• The upcoming Genesis SUV literally takes the path less traveled

• Here are 7 SUVs you shouldn't buy

• How to update your car’s air filtration system in minutes (and for cheap)

RECALLS

This week started with big names recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles. 

• Critical Samsung battery risk causes massive recall across different brands

• Ford recalls 72,000 vehicles over this camera issue

• Mercedes recalls EVs over fire risk

Video of the week

Was buying the 2023 Toyota Sequoia a big mistake?

 Let's hear our founder discuss his views on this controversial vehicle and how it stacks up to older vehicles.

IN THE KNOW

Are these the best American cars?

At a time when American-made products are becoming more crucial, cars are at the heart of the discussion. 

It's a new year, and it's time to start shooting off lists that cover the best and worst cars for the year. It's time to break down the best American vehicles you can buy this year. 

These include SUVs, trucks, cars, and sports cars. 

Do you own any of these?

Let us know what you think about the list and your vote for the best American car currently in the market. 

Here's how the tariff on steel affects cars 

There have been tariffs on steel and aluminum, but they didn't affect cars. 

This time, it's a different story. With the current approach, cars and SUVs won't be able to escape it. 

So, how much will car prices increase?

The following article breaks down how they will change in the coming months. 

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments! 

BMW bets on petrol

BMW isn't ditching its EV efforts, but it's slowing them down.

This decision follows America's rollercoaster relationship with EVs. 

The German automaker was once a leading European automaker in the EV transition. However, it's now more conservative around the idea. 

The following article explains why and raises the question of which other manufacturers will follow BMW. 

The case for buying an older internal combustion car

Gasoline and diesel-powered cars might disappear in the coming years. However, they still make sense as purchases. 

Internal combustion engines have existed for more than a century, and they offer a lot in terms of power and, most importantly, reliability. 

When does it make sense to buy an ICE car? Or, more importantly, why doesn't it make sense? 

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OUR THOUGHTS

Insurance companies are dropping Teslas, and it's a bigger problem than we might think

Tesla owners might run into a nasty surprise in the coming months. Insurance rates are about to skyrocket. 

But why are insurers hiking premiums?

Others are even refusing to cover Teslas at all!

The reason: technology. Unfortunately, this might be a sign of bigger things to come. In this week's article, we dive deep into hiking insurance fees. 

As usual, let us know what you think by replying to this email. We might feature your comment in our coming issues! 

BEST AND WORST

What are the best retractable running boards for the Chevy Silverado?

Running boards can be a great addition to getting in and out of your Silverado. 

However, not all are built equal. So, which are the best?

This article explains the six best options and why you should choose them. 

TIPS AND KNOW-HOW

What causes a blown head gasket, and how can you prevent it?

A blown head gasket is one of the worst things your engine can suffer. Once this happens, there's no return. 

So, what causes it? And, most importantly, how do you prevent it?

Our article discusses blown head gaskets, their possible causes, and the key elements to preventing them. 

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