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The man was later found pinned underneath the hydraulic arm of the trailer's liftgate, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Mitsubishi is recalling over 108,000 vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the liftgate gas spring cylinders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
Folks can option the Corolla Cross with AWD ($1,400), a convenience package with a power liftgate and moonroof ($1,250), JBL premium audio ($800), and snazzy paint like my tester’s Soul Red Crystal ($475).
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
The Limited trim also adds 20-inch wheels, the new rear spoiler, a power liftgate and a Harman/Kardon stereo system.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Mitsubishi is recalling over 108,000 vehicles in the United States due to an issue with the liftgate gas spring cylinders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2026
Folks can option the Corolla Cross with AWD ($1,400), a convenience package with a power liftgate and moonroof ($1,250), JBL premium audio ($800), and snazzy paint like my tester’s Soul Red Crystal ($475).
—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
25 Mar. 2026
The Limited trim also adds 20-inch wheels, the new rear spoiler, a power liftgate and a Harman/Kardon stereo system.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Liftgate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liftgate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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liftgate
noun
lift·gate
ˈlift-ˌgāt 
: a rear panel (as on a station wagon) that opens upward
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