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The Nissan Altima is dead in America and the Gordie Howe bridge is finally opening but Dongfeng EVs may not be allowed to cross it. GM is offering a discount to its customers for using the Ionna charging network and we have a bunch of listener mail. LinksFord Can Now Stop Some Vehicles Starting, Even With The Key - AutoblogHow I'd Redeem Volkswagen With A Revived, Range-Extended Type 181 'Thing' - The AutopianAbarth May Turn Fiat’s Tiny Topolino Into A 25-MPH Hot Rod - AutoblogFirst look: Polestar 4 SUV breaks cover ahead of September debut | AutocarNew range-extender hybrid uses supercar tech for efficiency boost | AutocarVolkswagen could build its Chinese saloons and SUVs in Europe | AutocarVolvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: ReportThis Class-Action Lawsuit May Decide If an Automaker Owes You a Tariff RefundThe Nissan Altima, Once Inescapable, Is Finally DeadTrump's 'Much Better Deal' For Gordie Howe Bridge Isn't Much Better, But At Least It Has An Opening Date - JalopnikDongfeng Wants To Sell These Two EVs In Canada Next Year For Less Than $25,000 USD - JalopnikGeneral Motors EV drivers can now charge at over 120 IONNA locations nationwideFlock Says Its Cameras Worked 'Correctly' When Police Tracked and Ambushed Me for No ReasonAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"id":503839,"startTime":157.2,"endTime":162.56,"type":"car","title":"Mazda MX-5 / Miata","url":"/cars/mazda/mx-5-miata","image":"/images/cars/mazda-mx5-press.jpg","quote":"...e OEM cars, whatever the get a so you g you got a Miata, you got the the Hummer the Wrangler Nicole Wakel...","canonicalId":"car:mazda:mx5miata","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mazda MX-5 (Miata) is a small, lightweight two-seat roadster known for responsive handling and an engaging driving feel. 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