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19. both the prices and MIX of inventory is awful -- but look at what Asia has done that we can emulate

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Mon Nov 18, 2024, 09:14 PM

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There is a near zero inventory of entry level vehicles. The Honda FIT no longer exists.

Meanwhile over in Asia there are a plethora of modestly priced vehicles that are environmentally friendly as well as pragmatic. Everything from scooters to bikes to buggies to carts to small trucks. Those small carts and trucks would be exceptional vehicles in crowded cities where folks need to shuffle inventory for a small business or pull over opportunistically to sell their wares.

Democrats need to get out in front and lead with some Asian-inspired vehicle legislation. Bring a $15k utility truck or a $7k cart to the American market.

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both the prices and MIX of inventory is awful -- but look at what Asia has done that we can emulate cadoman Monday #19

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