Episode 94

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NEWS:

Polestar Says Biden Proposal Would ‘Effectively Prohibit’ Sale of Its Cars in US

Polestar said on Monday that a proposed Biden administration rule to bar the use of Chinese vehicle hardware and software would “effectively prohibit” the automaker from selling vehicles in the United States, including cars made in the U.S. The Swedish automaker, a brand of Volvo Cars that is majority-owned by China’s Geely said in comments filed with the Commerce Department that a proposed rule prohibiting Chinese-connected vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns would bar the sale of vehicles that Polestar is building in South Carolina as well as those produced in China.

Source: Reuters 

‘Past Its Peak’: Slowing Jeep Gladiator Sales Raise Concerns at Toledo Factory

In late 2018, then-Jeep boss Tim Kuniskis pledged the brand’s new burly off-roading pickup, the Gladiator, would do battle with other popular midsize truck entries like the Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma while also setting a “new benchmark” for the segment. For a couple of years, it did. Gladiator sales surged to nearly 90,000 in the United States by 2021, matching the popular Jeep Cherokee SUV that year. But since then, sales have fallen sharply — from 78,855 in 2022, to 55,188 last year, to just 32,670 sold through this year’s third quarter. The slow sales have spurred big discounts on Gladiators.

TRAIL TEAM Talk

Cars of the Weak  

Eric:

2006 STERLING, LT9500, Heavy Duty Trucks – Car Hauler Trucks, MERCEDES-BENZ MBE4000, power windows, differential lock, dump valve, cruise, suspension gauge, air seat, 2006 COTTRELL CAR TRAILER VIN: 6G088410 TRUCK HAS SET A WHILE AND WILL NEED GOOD GOING OVER, SELLING AS IS IN NON-RUNNING CONDITION, 450 Horse Power, Air Ride Suspension, Aluminum Wheels, Wheel Base, 19.5, Axle, 3.58 Ratio, VIN 6AW46627

Daryl:

1987 Renault/AMC Alliance GTA

66,000 Original Miles

2.0 L fuel-injected 4-cylinder

5-Speed Manual

New Timing Belt

New KYB StrutsR11 Turbo Springs from Europe

Needs a New Fuel Level Sending Unit – correct fuel level not displayed, otherwise no driving issues.

Original Low mileage example in incredible shape for its age.q

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