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Who makes the most reliable automatic transmission

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  The automatic transmission is a critical component of a vehicle, responsible for automatically shifting gears smoothly and efficiently. However, not all automatic transmission actively work to shift gears without human intervention. With the introduction of the Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) the process of shifting gears has been replaced with a more efficient constantly variable gear ratios optimizing   fuel economy .   Before making your car purchase decision it is important to consider all your options since in the recent years the automatic transmission has become an Achilles heel of the auto industry. There are many years,   make and models of vehicle   you may want to avoid for this specific reason.   automatic transmission     With many of the most popular modern cars experiencing premature automatic transmission failure it is no wonder that consumers are a bit apprehensive about buying cars equipped with some of these newer 8, 9,...

What effect will Trump’s Tariffs have on car parts and cost of ownership

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  Tariffs serve as an additional tax on imported goods. The basic ideology behind using tariffs is to encourage local production by making goods that come oversees far too expensive. In theory the idea behind tariffs may seem sound and even somewhat patriotic however, it does not take under effect the fact that almost all modern manufacturing and production is part of the global supply chain and cutting out key suppliers that are able to manufacture various components and materials can have a devastating effect on the consumer and the US economy.   car parts     One of the goods that is most impacted by these new tariffs are automotive parts. Regardless if you own a   Ford   or a   Honda , regardless if your car was assembled in a US factory or abroad, we are all effected by tariffs as they have significant implications for the cost of owning and maintaining a vehicle. The parts for both domestic and foreign brands are sourced from various countries to...

What is the most American made car on the market today?

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  For buyers looking to   purchase a new car   that supports the   American economy , there are several important factors to consider when making their selection. First and foremost, the   automotive industry   is part of the   global market . There is no single car on the   US market   today that is   100% made in the USA . Additionally, there are certain vehicle components or materials that the US simply does not produce. This may be due to a large variety of reasons from costs, environmental regulations to logistics.   American made car on the market today   The bottom line is the US has for the most part stopped producing some vehicle components quite a long time ago and we depend on our worldwide partners for support. However, some manufacturers have a stronger commitment to using American parts and maintaining factories in the United States. In this article we will explore   various 2025 model , year vehicles to dete...