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  1. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread Mazda competes for thermal efficiency against Toyota with Skyactiv-Z.

    I like that companies like Mazda are trying to make engines more efficient. But I do like that Toyota makes a very aerodynamic car, the...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM

  2. Isaac Zachary liked Gokhan's post in the thread Mazda competes for thermal efficiency against Toyota with Skyactiv-Z.

    The Mazda Skyactiv-Z engine will become commercially available in 2027, and when it does, it will power the new CX-5, which is coming in...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM

  3. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    I think profitability is the problem. I have to admit that economic cars have, perhaps, always came from other countries where labor is...

    Jul 13, 2025 at 10:38 PM

  4. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    I'm pretty sure that it started for both the tax on US poultry as well as a way to protect US car manufacturers against the popular VW...

    Jul 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM

  5. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    Back in the day they were selling pretty well, but I do believe many more would have sold if it weren't for the chicken tax. I'm pretty...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM

  6. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread Last call for EVs!.

    I guess I agree with you. I've been to other countries where used cars are practically the same price as new cars until they are...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM

  7. Isaac Zachary liked bisco's post in the thread Last call for EVs!.

    i haven't heard politicians say they are making cars more affordable. but if they are, it is because people will believe them without...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM

  8. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread Last call for EVs!.

    Why do politicians say they are making cars more affordable but actually make them more expensive? EV or not, just name one new car that...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM

  9. Isaac Zachary liked Zeromus's post in the thread Last call for EVs!.

    Look, I used 10% just as a simple number for a simple example. That's it. I simply wanted to point out that you said there is still an...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM

  10. Isaac Zachary liked bisco's post in the thread Last call for EVs!.

    i paid cash for my bev. i think the concern here is that we're losing ev incentives, which some of us believe are part of the roadmap to...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM

  11. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    This is the real reason they wanted the chicken tax, to get rid of these: [IMG] The car market is lame, and the economy makes it hard...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM

  12. Isaac Zachary liked Trollbait's post in the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    I think the US is the only place with an independent dealer system protected from competition by law. What they want sell without the...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM

  13. Isaac Zachary liked bisco's post in the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    they build what sells. different cultures have different tastes, requirements, economics, and etc. that's what makes traveling so...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM

  14. Isaac Zachary replied to the thread America's Manufacturing Failure (Autoline After Hours).

    I didn't watch the video, but I can say that I'm rather discouraged with the car selection the USA has and am quite jealous of other...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM

  15. Isaac Zachary liked Zeromus's post in the thread Last call for EVs!.

    To be fair, 0% financing is better than a tax deduction on interest for taxes. Let's consider that, while there is often a cash...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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