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Jiro Yamada, a Japanese illustrator, died at 65. He was known for detailed cutaways of cars and machines. Yamada's subjects included motorsport legends, passenger cars, helicopters, and rocket engines. His work was commissioned by automakers and enthusiast media. Yamada's website features a collection of his automotive works, organized by makes and models.
Volkswagen plans to produce the Golf in Mexico starting in 2027. The move could pave the way for the return of the base model to the US market. The current Golf is only available in GTI and R guise in the US, starting at $34,590 and $49,455 respectively. Volkswagen CEO Kjell Gruner says producing the Golf in North America opens up opportunities for other variants. The base Golf's return depends on US tariff policies.
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