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Used car buying guide: Aston Martin V8

Used car buying guide: Aston Martin V8

This was, though, for those who wanted it, the full British Bulldog. The ultimate hairy-chested, flag-waving ’70s supercar.

What we said then

Sept. 6, 1973: “Full appreciation comes only when the car is used for a substantial Continental journey; then its unobtrusive way of covering the ground at great speed can be enjoyed to the full. Around town, it tends to feel very bulky, and the high noise level in low-speed acceleration is a bit irksome. As a piece of engineering from a small firm with limited resources, it has to be admired and the change from fuel injection to

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Wholesale used-car prices fall in April, more declines are expected

Wholesale used-car prices fall in April, more declines are expected

And Black Book’s Used Vehicle Retention Index — another indicator of wholesale prices, weighted based on registration volume and adjusted for seasonality, vehicle age, mileage and condition — fell 0.1 percent in April from March.

There is a caveat, Yurchenko said: Certain vehicle segments in high demand continued to appreciate, while some subsegments declined faster. In a release discussing Black Book’s April index, Yurchenko said wholesale prices in the most compact to full-size mainstream vehicle segments underperformed. However, the prices of smaller and cheaper subcompact vehicles, such as sedans and crossovers, overperformed in April, he said.

In a typical year,

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The Best Used Car Deals for Spring 2023

The Best Used Car Deals for Spring 2023
Image: Audi

Image: Audi

There are some signs of hope that this bonkers used car market is slowly improving in the interest of buyers. While some segments are presenting some strong values, other areas are maintaining some serious premiums. To help buyers navigate the still complicated times of purchasing a car, iSeeCars released a study sharing where you can get the best value for pre-owned models this spring.

In case you missed it:

If you were shopping for a used car in 2022, it’s likely you saw prices that were very close to the original MSRP and in many cases over sticker

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FG Releases New Details as Value of Tokunbo Cars in Nigeria Falls by 47% in 2022

FG Releases New Details as Value of Tokunbo Cars in Nigeria Falls by 47% in 2022
  • A recent report has said that the value of used vehicles in Nigeria has dropped sharply by close to 50%
  • The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed the drop in its latest report
  • Dealers say that shipping firms have downsized their vessels and brought a lesser number of vehicles into Nigeria

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the value of used vehicles dropped by 47% in 2022, that is, to N335.05 billion from N617.48 billion in 2021.

The NBS data says that used cars with diesel or semi-diesel engines cost around N72.32 billion to import in Q1 of

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MABE: White Goods Innovation with Process Simulation: Surface Quality in a Stove Assembly

MABE: White Goods Innovation with Process Simulation: Surface Quality in a Stove Assembly

Introduction

Initially, Mabe focused on producing kitchen cabinets and integrated furniture. Thanks to its rapid growth, the company became Mexico’s largest appliance exporter by 1960. By the 1990s, Mabe was responsible for designing and manufacturing over two-thirds of the gas stoves and refrigerators sold in the United States. Additionally, 95% of appliances sold under the General Electric brand were produced at Mabe’s San Luis Potosí factory, which is the largest kitchen manufacturing plant in the world. In this case study, we examine the methods and tools that have assisted Mabe in improving their appliance production and speed since the company’s

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