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20th annual American-Made Index coincides with tariff implications

Auto Remarketing

economy through manufacturing, parts sourcing and employment. More than just a list, the company said this milestone release marks 20 years of tracking America’s evolving auto manufacturing footprint — as consumer behavior and economic policy converge. in 2006; today, it’s 70.3%.

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Here's What A New Mild Hybrid Battery Can Cost In 2025

Jalopnik

The first-generation Honda Insight was sold from 1999 to 2006 before it was discontinued and redesigned for 2009. Theres also no legal requirement for manufacturers to keep making parts or updates for long-dead cars, either. Then it died again in 2014, was resurrected in 2018, and finally, the Honda Insight was dead again in 2022.

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Yokohama Rubber establishes dedicated Vietnam tire sales company

Tire Review Magazine

The manufacturer said it considers the ASEAN region to be a high-priority market and regards Vietnam as a growth market within the region. In May 2006, it established YTVI as a wholly owned subsidiary and has since raised its presence in the local market by strengthening local production and marketing of Yokohama tires.

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Yokohama Rubber establishes dedicated Vietnam tire sales company

Tire Review Magazine

The manufacturer said it considers the ASEAN region to be a high-priority market and regards Vietnam as a growth market within the region. In May 2006, it established YTVI as a wholly owned subsidiary and has since raised its presence in the local market by strengthening local production and marketing of Yokohama tires.

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Audi Alignment & Calibration

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The origins of the platform go back to the 2006 A5. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. MLB has been used for everything from the A4 to the A8 in the past decade.

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Audi MLB Alignment

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. It has even been used for the Porsche Macan.

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Audi MLB Alignment

Brake & Front End

In 2012, Audi, VW and Porsche started reducing their platforms like many other manufacturers. The origins of the platform date back to the 2006 A5. For larger vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, Audi named the platform Modularer Längs Baukasten or MLB. It has even been used for the Porsche Macan.