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Americans Directly Link Affordability Concerns to Trade Policy

Polling shows Americans directly linking affordability concerns to trade policy Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration – Record High Gas Prices Persist

Gas prices remain at record highs for autumn. Continue reading →

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Chevrolet Tweaks 2027 Trax and Trailblazer

“Trax and Trailblazer combined are currently having their best sales year ever, with more than a quarter-million vehicles delivered year-to-date. Chevrolet is investing in the segment at the right time,” said Scott Bell, Vice President, Global Chevrolet. Continue reading →

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DNC Sues Trump for Illegally Using Taxpayer Dollars on Partisan Political Propaganda

DNC sues Donald Trump and his administration over their illegal use of taxpayer dollars to fund political propaganda ads Continue reading →

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Seven Unions Want Bans on Defense Contractor Stock Buybacks

Defense Contractors Prioritizing the Warfighter Continue reading →

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BTS – Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon!

Diesel Fuel at All Time High $6.29 Gallon Continue reading →

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Trump Mis-Administration August 2026 Trade Deficit up $12.7B

Year-over-year, the average goods and services deficit increased $25.4 billion from the three months ending in August 2025. Continue reading →

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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rises

“Unemployment in the transportation sector was higher than the overall unemployment. BLS reports that the U.S. unemployment rate in September 2026 was 4% or 0.7 percentage points below the transportation sector rate Continue reading →

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VW Ending Collective Bargaining Agreements. Strikes Loom?

Representatives of Volkswagen AG and IG Metall met this week in Hanover to discuss what was once unthinkable. Continue reading →

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Trump’s New Fuel Economy Standards Will Cost You ~$600!

The Trump mis-administration’s final rule today lowering fuel economy standards for passenger cars will increase costs for drivers currently stuck spending over $1.5 billion a day on gasoline. Continue reading →

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Gasoline Prices Heading for New September Record!

Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat. Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Debuts In-Vehicle Gaming on Some 2027 Models

Volkswagen said today that it is introducing N-Dream’s AirConsole in-car gaming platform on some 2027 vehicles. This is the first mass market automotive brand in the US to offer gaming Continue reading →

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November Michigan Ballot Proposals – UAW Con and Pro

“Nothing has shaped the current corrupt state of our government like the rise of corporate money and influence,” said UAW President Shawn Fain on the Union’s endorsement of Proposal 2. “Billionaires and corporations are pouring billions of dollars into our elections in America this year alone. They do it to rig the system in their favor, and working-class families pay the price.” Continue reading →

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Vehicle Affordability Still Worrying Despite Wage Increases

“While wage growth is good news for consumers impacted by inflation and high gas prices, vehicle affordability continues to be a strong concern,” said AEG senior consultant Cristina Benton, Ph.D. “Consumers are increasingly gravitating toward more affordable vehicle models, pressured by average new vehicle transaction prices holding at or near $50,000 since late 2022. This trend is exacerbated by household budgets that remain squeezed by rising costs for housing, health care, insurance, groceries, and gas.” Continue reading →

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Annals of Marketing – New User Interface on GM Pickups

“Infotainment is a top priority for drivers,* but complex menus shouldn’t get in the way. Built directly around real customer feedback, GM’s new interface unifies software, hardware, and design to deliver fast access, clear information, and effortless control on every drive,” GM said. Continue reading →

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