I drove the cheap Chinese cars that are illegal in the USA. Now I know why

[al_keda]

The only good thing is that we have no snow, so I still drive my car.

I haven't driven either for almost two years, so I have got pretty good at getting around without a car.

[al_keda]

Got the truck back. After a week. $3200. Just for a steering pump. Rebuilt, not new. No heat though. That's another $3k.

Are we beating them yet?

[Dr Strangelove]

[al_keda]

It's kind of vague though. Many 'German' cars are built in NA on contract by companies like Magna.

It might be German badge, but still made in Canada or the US.

[Dr Strangelove]

[Dr Strangelove]

[Dr Strangelove]

[al_keda]

VW stopped production in one of it's plants for the first time in 80 years.

[Dr Strangelove]

Ford warns Carney not to cut tariffs on Chinese EVs as PM looks to repair ties with Beijing
Ford’s position:
- Canada must “stand firm.”
- EVs sold in Canada should be built in Canada, not imported from China.
- If Chinese companies want access, they should build factories here and hire Canadian workers.

[Dr Strangelove]

Canada asks South Koreans, Germans for auto sector production pledges as part of submarine bid: source