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Daily 5 report for Feb. 25: Good new cars under $30,000? Consumer Reports comes to the rescue

The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show.
The Subaru Forester was one of Consumer Reports' top 10 picks with an entry-trim sticker price under $30,000. The 2026 Wilderness version is shown at the Chicago Auto Show. (RUDY SCHORK/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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By:
Philip Nussel
February 25, 2025 08:37 PM

Welcome to the Daily 5 report for Tuesday, Feb. 25.

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Trump pushes for auto loan interest deductions for U.S.-made models
Trump pushes for auto loan interest deductions for U.S.-made models
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 deals across 10 states
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 deals across 10 states
Tesla could benefit from Trump’s tariffs by undercutting rivals. Here’s how.
Tesla could benefit from Trump’s tariffs by undercutting rivals. Here’s how.
Why UAW President Shawn Fain doesn’t buy industry’s tariff fears, predicts more jobs
Why UAW President Shawn Fain doesn’t buy industry’s tariff fears, predicts more jobs

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