The Buzz: Auburn closure is part of a national strategy of transformation
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine
Shuttered Paris auto dealership for sale
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM abruptly closed last spring when it was seized by creditors.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariffs on Canadian goods have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
A pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico exempts the vast majority of imports from the new tax. But the changes will still hurt Maine’s people and businesses, according to the state chamber of commerce.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
We know about Tesla, but what are Mainers saying with their Subarus?
As the connotations of driving a Tesla put the cars’ owners in a twist, we look at the state’s most popular vehicles and why we gravitate toward them.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
Looking to buy a new or used car? In need of repairs? What to know about new auto tariffs
Here’s what we know about how Mainers will be impacted by the changes that begin Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
As tariffs set in, Mainers have about 2 months until car prices jump
President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported vehicles and parts goes into effect Thursday. Dealers, mechanics and consumers could all take a hit.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Automakers seek to overturn Maine’s ‘right to repair’ law
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sued Maine, claiming the state has not fulfilled its requirements under the law, making it impossible for manufacturers to comply.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s right to repair law is now in effect, but changes are still to come
The law is meant to give people access to data about their cars that makes it easier to get certain repairs done by independent mechanics.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools & Education
Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
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Questions about the safety of Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system are growing
The technology’s problems have led many observers to become skeptical that Tesla’s system will ever be able to operate safely on a broad scale.