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Before the pandemic, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price or MSRP pasted on the windows of new cars and trucks was more of a suggested price, a ceiling a buyer would negotiate lower with the dealer. For many models, it has now become the ground floor entrance to an elevator that goes higher. The online car shopping portal iSeeCars studied over 12 million new car listings from February 2022 through February 2023, comparing the MSRP to the average list price of new cars to see what premium, if any, dealers were demanding. In metro Denver, it found that new cars were selling for 9.5% more on average than the sticker price on the window, a bit higher than the 8.8% premium averaged nationally. In dollar terms, Denver buyers pay on average $4,117 more than the MSRP. “The manufacturers keep raising their prices and then the dealers raise them again, to the point where the average new car is priced above $45,000,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iSeeCars, in comments … [Read more...] about Denver car dealers still able to command a premium on new vehicles

Expert: 'Drivers should be banned at 70' This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info ITV’s Good Morning Britain hosted a debate on whether elderly motorists should be banned from driving once they reach 70. When road users reach an advanced age, rules change, meaning they have to renew their driving licence every three years, as opposed to every 10 years. Related articles The best used ULEZ-compliant petrol cars on the market from £1,000 UK drivers ignore MOT test proposals in favour of safety The presenters highlighted how many adults may be concerned about their parents driving … [Read more...] about ‘Extreme’ proposals call for elderly motorists to be banned from driving at age 70

Bryson Tiller has announced his first U.S. tour in five years, and Bay Area fans will have a chance to catch the acclaimed R&B singer, songwriter and rapper when the 25-city roadshow arrives in San Francisco this summer. Following the release of his third studio album “Anniversary,” a mixtape and a slew of chart-topping singles and collaborations, Tiller’s aptly named “Back And I’m Better Tour” kicks off in San Diego on May 5 and is slated to hit major markets like New York, Chicago and Miami before returning to California for a night at The Masonic in San Francisco on June 10. The tour's setlists will showcase hits from across the artist’s discography, and introduce fans to new sounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryson (@brysontiller) “It’s simple, we back!” Tiller said in an Instagram announcement . “Taking a trip to the past and giving y’all a glimpse of the future. 5 whole … [Read more...] about Bryson Tiller announces first U.S. tour in 5 years with a stop in San Francisco

vivo, one of the leading smartphone brands in the Philippines, has officially launched the newest addition to its V lineup– the vivo V27 Series. This new flagship smartphone boasts a first-of-its-kind technology in the industry, the Aura Portrait Algorithm, that will elevate users’ mobile photography game with a studio-level experience right in their hands. This new lineup offers two variants– the vivo V27 5G and vivo V27e. The vivo V27e will be officially available for pre-order in vivo’s E-store from March 22-29, while fans can pre-order the vivo V27 5G from April 10-16. With the vivo V27 Series dubbed as The Aura Portrait Master, vivo encourages its fans to radiate their best aura anytime and anywhere with their very own pocket studio, the vivo V27 and the vivo V27e. Capture Studio-Level Photos Effortlessly As with previous V series devices that offer top of the line camera features, the vivo V27 Series is packed with a new innovation in smartphone imaging … [Read more...] about vivo officially launches the vivo V27 Series, the industry’s first-ever pocket studio device

Fikri Harish and Yerica Lai (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Wed, March 22, 2023 Versi Bahasa Indonesia President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has deployed nationalist rhetoric on a variety of issues in recent weeks, and while many of his arguments are couched in the language of economics, observers say the motivations behind the shift in tone may be more complex than financial prudence alone. Having governed the nation for more than eight years, Jokowi has established a distinct brand of developmental economics rooted in a drive for international competitiveness and added-value industries. The government has focused on equitable development, poverty eradication and infrastructure projects as the three pillars of “Jokowinomics”. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and … [Read more...] about Nationalism, not economics, behind Jokowi’s anti-import rhetoric, analysts say

Nur Janti (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Wed, March 22, 2023 Versi Bahasa Indonesia The Constitutional Court’s ethics council on Monday found Justice Guntur Hamzah guilty of breaching the code of ethics by altering a court ruling challenging the dismissal of his predecessor without the knowledge of the other justices. However, Guntur was let off with a warning from the council, setting off a wave of criticism. The ethics council convened on Monday after concluding its examination of irregularities surrounding the top court’s ruling on the 2020 Constitutional Court Law, which governs the rights of the nine justices of the bench. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 … [Read more...] about Found guilty of ethics breach, top court justice gets off with mere warning