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Honda is worried about foreign influence if a third party acquires Renault’s shares. Nissan ended 2024 with approximately $9.8 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Renault’s stake is worth $3.6 billion, which may be too much for the struggling Nissan. As if the potential merger between Honda and Nissan wasn’t complicated enough, it’s worth remembering that Nissan is already part of a long-standing alliance with Renault and Mitsubishi.
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I add a new Armaspeed intake for the G8X. It sounds great, is easy to install, and adds some visual beauty under the hood. The post Armaspeed still makes the best intake for the G8X appeared first on Machines With Souls.
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Greater Manchester Police impounded a Cybertruck for violating UK road safety regulations. The electric truck was driven by a UK resident but it was registered and insured abroad. Police cited safety risks to other road users in the event of an accident involving the pickup. A Tesla Cybertruck was impounded last night in the UK after police deemed it illegal for street use.
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