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Junkyard Find: 2009 Suzuki Equator RWD Crew Cab

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The Volkswagen Routan , Saab 9-7X , Mitsubishi Precis , Acura SLX , Isuzu I-Series , 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider and 1988-1993 Pontiac LeMans come to mind here. Saab dealers were issued rebadged Trailblazers and Subaru Imprezas , because what the hell, and Saturn offered Opels that few wanted.

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San Antonio Hyundai Dealer Removes Landmark

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Over the weekend, your author happened upon a rural Ford dealership seemingly frozen in time, still using signage from past decades and proudly eschewing whatever cold corporate design is currently being foisted upon dealer principals by The Suits in Dearborn. It was neat to see a store embrace its heritage. Texas, ya’ll.

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Report: Dealers Worried About Getting EV Refunds From the Government

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According to a report from Automotive News , dealers are getting worked up about the prospect of not receiving money swiftly enough — mimicking some of the hardships endured during the Cash-for-Clunkers period. Treasury Department said participating dealers will be able to register via an online IRS portal in the next few months.

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You Just Got Beat by a Civic

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It is the latter which is standard kit on the R, though the ones used in the record are available through Honda dealers. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to our& newsletter. Image: Honda] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Hyundai Motor India kicks off assembly operations in Nepal with new 5,000-unit capacity plant | Autocar Professional

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The Laxmi Group, which is a leading Nepalese conglomerate with diversified business interests, has been the leading distributor for the Hyundai brand in Nepal since 2009. The company operates with its 16 main dealers across 15 towns in the neighbouring country.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Mini Cooper S

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Mini dealers offered many add-on accessories, including these John Cooper Works sill plates. Way back in 2009, a 24 Hours of Lemons team tried to get a 2005 Cooper S through the BS Inspection unscathed, earning 1,066 penalty laps in the process. There were convertible versions of the Cooper and Cooper S available as well. department.

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US tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns – ET Auto

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. “If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced,” NHTSA said in a statement, noting that Nissan dealers are offering free towing, mobile repair and in some places loaner vehicles.

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