10 Reliable Used Cars You Can Buy For Under $10,000

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When it comes to incredibly reliable cars, there are quite a few great choices out there both new and used. What’s more difficult, though, is finding cars that are not only very reliable but also very affordable. When you’re limited to a budget of $10,000 or less, the choice you have out there really dwindles! But, that doesn’t mean that there’s a good amount of really great choices out there. Even if you’re on a tight budget, you can still pick up a car that’ll last you a long time and give you very little trouble.As you might expect,…
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Surveillance video captures suspected arson, explosion outside Nanaimo auto-repair shop – BC

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A Nanaimo, BC, business owner captured a concerning incident on camera recently.Surveillance footage of the lot of Pure Gold Automotive, located at Bastion Street and Wallace Drive, caught a man early Monday morning smashing a car window parked outside and then throwing something inside it. The man, who is wearing a hood, then walks away. The car catches fire shortly afterward. const. Gary O’Brien with the Nanaimo RCMP said the incident took place around 6 am “On the video, we have an individual going into the parking lot. He’s tinkering with the gas tank of a parked vehicle. Moments…
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ABB Robotics to invest $20M, add 72 jobs in suburban Detroit

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Zurich-based robotics giant ABB is planning to invest $20 million and create 72 jobs at its Auburn Hills, Michigan, plant in response to the growth of automation in the automotive industry and others. The company will increase robot production at its 538,000-square-foot building, adding new equipment to its manufacturing space and renovating its offices and demonstration center, said John Bubnikovich, ABB’s US Robotics division president. The renovations at the plant, where the company has operated since 1993, are expected to be complete by November. The project is being supported with a $450,000 performance-based grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp.…
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Lincoln, GM and Ford dealerships sell in deals across 4 states

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LaFontaine Automotive Group has acquired Pfeiffer Lincoln in Grand Rapids, Mich., marking the second Grand Rapids dealership for the Highland, Mich., group as it continues to expand into western Michigan. The acquisition, which closed Monday, follows LaFontaine Automotive’s August purchase of Keller Ford. The Lincoln store purchased from the Pfeiffer family was renamed LaFontaine Lincoln Grand Rapids. “In short order, we’ve seen tremendous opportunity in the greater Grand Rapids area for continued growth for our group,” LaFontaine CEO Ryan LaFontaine said in a statement. LaFontaine Automotive now has 53 franchises, representing 24 brands and nine collision centers, all in Michigan.…
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The best used cars are under $15,000, according to Consumer Reports

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The best used cars under $15,000 include the Ford C-Max, Toyota Prius C, and Nissan Murano.FordYou used to be able to pick up a decent used car for just a few thousand dollars. Inventory issues in the auto industry and stubbornly high car prices mean those days are over.A used-car lot.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesSo it’s more important than ever to shop smart. If you’re paying an arm and a leg for a secondhand car, truck, or SUV, you better make sure it will last and perform reliably.A used car lot is shown Friday, June 10, 2022, in…
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