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Hyundai Going Back To Physical Buttons Because American Buyers Don’t Like Touchscreens

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Designers loved the new techy setups, but as Hyundai discovered, American buyers did not. I’m talking about the shift across the industry to replace traditional physical controls for functions like temperature selection with virtual buttons on a touchscreen.

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FTC Says 90% Of Buyers Paid $2,000 More Than Advertised At Stellantis, GM And Ford Dealer Group

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Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. On average, buyers were charged an additional $2,000, often due to unexpected add-ons or fees, “Buying a car is a significant financial investment. The FTC and Maryland accused the Lindsay dealer group of deceptive pricing practices.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N buyers get choice of complimentary home charger or charging credit

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The automaker last week announced an offer for buyers of the high-performance electric compact crossover that lets them choose between a complimentary Level 2 home charger or a $450 charging credit. Hyundai has decided to sweeten the deal on its 2025 Ioniq 5 N.

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2024 Kia Sorento X-Pro Review: Everything Most Buyers Want – And Then Some

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Liter Turbo 4-cylinder › Output: 281 horsepower (209 kW) and 311 lb-ft (421 Nm) of torque › Transmission: Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic › Fuel economy: 20 Mpg City / 27 Mpg Hwy / 23 Mpg Comb* › On Sale: Now *Manufacturer SWIPE It turns out that it simply offers everything that the average buyer will need and then some.

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Facebook Marketplace Scam Leaves Ram Buyer With Stolen Truck Surrounded By Cops And Out $28,000

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The Deal That Went Up in Flames The victim in this case is John Turco, a well-meaning (and probably too trusting) buyer, who purchased a 2021 Ram 2500 from a private individual on Facebook Marketplace for $28,000. While they often offer better prices than dealerships, buyer protections aren’t as strong in most states.

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Saudi Arabia January 2025: Mazda (+70.8%), Chevrolet (+76.8%) stand out in solid market

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67,923 new vehicles found a buyer in Saudi Arabia in January, a solid 7.7% The Mazda6 is up to #5 in Saudi Arabia in January. year-on-year increase. Toyota (+8%) matches the market and continues to be well ahead of its competitors at 28.5% The rest of the Top 6 all brilliantly lodge double-di

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Malawi Full Year 2024: Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara dominate

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Discover 12 years worth of Malawi Historical Data here 1,301 new vehicles found a buyer in Malawi in 2024. The Toyota Hilux is the most popular vehicle in Malawi in 2024. The Toyota Hilux keeps the lead with a gargantuan 17.3% share, distancing the Nissan Navara and Toyota Land Cruiser. The Ford Ran

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