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theoaklandpress.com > 02/18/2026 > german-city-built-on-car-parts-looks-to-uncertain-future

German city built on car parts looks to uncertain future

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (363+ words) Gerhard Leiprecht, a retired engineer at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, likened what's going on now in Germany's car country to what happened in the late 20th century in the Ruhr area, when globalization and decreasing demand led to major job losses across…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 02/17/2026 > used-evs-under-25000-propel-sales-even-as-new-models-languish

Used EVs under $25,000 propel sales even as new models languish

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (548+ words) Traffic may have dried up at EV dealerships after the end of federal purchase incentives, but sales of used electric cars and trucks have only accelerated. Almost 89,000 used EVs changed hands in the last three months of 2025, up 13.5% from a…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 02/13/2026 > some-valentines-day-tips-for-anyone-seeking-the-perfect-match-on-four-wheels

Some Valentine’s Day tips for anyone seeking the perfect match on four wheels

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (85+ words) 2026 Subaru BRZ starting price: $37,055 2026 Toyota GR86 starting price: $32,395 2026 Maverick starting price: $29,990 2026 Mustang Dark Horse starting price: $66,075 2026 Wrangler starting price: $36,890 2026 CR-V starting price: $32,370 Cars and relationships have more in common than you might think: Both can excite, empower and occasionally frustrate. The…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 02/11/2026 > more-ev-models-offer-deluxe-backup-power-features-for-blackouts

More EV models offer deluxe backup power features for blackouts

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (620+ words) As ice, snow and bitter cold stressed America's power infrastructure in recent weeks, electric vehicles have filled in as emergency power sources, shifting from transportation to 6,000-pound backup batteries for a growing share of drivers. At the moment, about 14 of…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 02/10/2026 > honda-joins-rivals-in-warning-of-costly-slowdown-in-ev-growth

Honda joins rivals in warning of costly slowdown in EV growth

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (338+ words) Honda Motor Co. added to a chorus of global automakers warning of the costly fallout from slowing demand for electric vehicles, as well as persistent pressures from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Japanese carmaker said one-time EV-related expenses, including losses…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 02/07/2026 > lenox-twp-man-to-be-recognized-at-detroit-autorama

Lenox Twp. man to be recognized at Detroit Autorama

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (333+ words) Len Palmeri of Lenox Township won the 2026 Preservation Award through Detroit Autorama for his hand-built 1929 Mercedes built on a 1956 Chevrolet frame named "Andare." Palmeri started building the car in 1968, when he was 18 years old, in his home garage in East…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 01/29/2026 > toyota-keeps-title-as-top-carmaker-with-record-sales-in-2025

Toyota keeps title as top carmaker with record sales in 2025

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (322+ words) Toyota Motor Corp. kept its title as the world's biggest carmaker for a sixth year, widening its lead over Volkswagen AG by posting record sales despite trade turmoil and growing competition. Global sales in 2025 " including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 01/10/2026 > top-5-affordable-cars-suvs-2026

The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (711+ words) By CHRISTIAN WARDLAW, Edmunds Affordability is a hotter topic than ever in 2026. Many people are struggling to manage rising costs and live within their means, making it harder to justify splurging on things they want but don't need. That applies…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 01/02/2026 > tesla-loses-title-as-worlds-biggest-electric-vehicle-maker-as-sales-fall-for-second-year-in-a-row

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (144+ words) Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9% from a year earlier. Chinese rival BYD, which sold 2.26 vehicles last year, is now the biggest EV maker. For the fourth quarter, sales totaled 418,227, falling short of the 440,000 that analysts polled…...

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theoaklandpress.com > 12/08/2025 > car-prices-are-going-up-but-how-much-of-it-is-from-tariffs

Car prices are going up, but how much of it is from tariffs?

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1089+ words) New car prices didn't spike after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs in the spring, as some experts and dealers projected. But prices on many models are now pushing notably higher " and analysts said carmakers recouping Trump's higher import costs…...

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