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Detroit-based editor and scribe for Bloomberg. Ex-WSJ, ex-BW, ex-FEER, ex-AP, ex-BBG. Poka-yoke, baby. Views not representative of employer(s), past or present.

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Covering all major vehicle makes and models from Detroit, MI with focus on FCA and global automotive parts suppliers. Formerly based in Calgary, AB covering energy; Tokyo, Japan responsible for autos and nuclear power; and New York, NY on WSJ World Desk.

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Why Toyota RAV4s are suddenly the most coveted used cars in America

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By Chester Dawson 
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AUTOS Chester Dawson Bloomberg June 11, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET View Comments Most cars lose value the moment they leave a dealer’s lot. The RAV4 hybrid gains it. Used, late-model versions of the RAV4 hybrid often list for more than their original sticker prices, even with thousands of miles on their odometers. In some cases, they cost more than a new 2026 model fresh from the Toyota Motor Corp. factory.
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