Will tariffs kill Mercedes’ cheapest cars in the United States?
Rumors say GLA is on the chopping block, although Mercedes denies the report Mercedes is reportedly considering abandoning some entry-level models in the United States due to tariffs. A spokesman for the company denied the report, which indicated that the GLA could be on the chopping block. The GLA starts at $43,000, and up to $53,750 if the company passes tariff costs to consumers. On April 2, the United States will crack down on imported vehicles with 25% tariffs, and automakers are fighting for a response. Some seem to be considering drastic changes, including the removal of certain models altogether. According to Bloomberg, Mercedes is considering eliminating the most affordable vehicles in the United States because they will become “economicly unviable” due to tariffs. The final decision has not been made yet, but the GLA is said to be on the chopping block. More: Mercedes teases the next GLA, GLB and CLA shooting brakes The crossover starts at $43,000 and…
California wildfires destroy homes, kill at least 10 people
California authorities continue to battle wind-driven wildfires sweeping across the state, prompting the evacuation of at least 180,000 residents and claiming the lives of at least 10 people. Evacuation orders remain in effect for parts of Los Angeles County as efforts to contain the fires ramp up. Several fires broke out across Los Angeles this week, with the Pacific Palisades Fire becoming the most destructive fire in the region, burning more than 19,978 acres. Travel disruptions and closures Operated in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)Located approximately 19 miles south of Pacific Palisades, the project continues largely undisturbed. However, travel in the region has been severely impacted as wildfires continue to rage across the region. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that as of 7 p.m. Thursday, the Pacific Coast Highway remained closed between the McClure Tunnel in Santa Monica and Topanga Canyon, with the Los Angeles Police Department managing traffic to support evacuation efforts. In addition, the California Department of…
Random car trivia to kill time
We at The ClassicCars.com The Journal is currently bringing you highlights from the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction, as well as our usual AutoHunter and ClassicCars.com articles. So, at this moment, how about we listen to some random car trivia? You can surprise your friends, or post it on social media and see if anyone gets surprised and angry - yes, that seems to be an unfortunate byproduct of discussing cars online. This 1969 Ford Cobra comes with hubcaps without trim rings. Hubcaps and wheel coversI used to use these two interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Note that this hubcap covers the entire wheel, hence the name "wheel cap." If you think about it, it's simple: a wheel cap covers the entire wheel, whereas a hubcap may only cover the hub. A "poverty cap" is a hubcap, but a full wheel disc (pictured above) is a wheel cover. Rally II with decorative ring Rally II without trim ring…
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