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Tesla becomes the target of Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman’s EV goals

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Keith McCluskey, the Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman, has his sights aimed high as the veteran automaker increases its efforts to break into the growing electric vehicle sector. Back in 2016, the Sierra Club sent out volunteers to over 300 dealerships across the United States. “We want to beat Tesla on EVs.

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Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

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percent interest with 20 percent down, Investopedia suggests a total purchase price for your shiny new car – including taxes and whatever other fees a dealer feels like charging that day – at just $16,687. In fact, I feel my headline figure of $15,000 is actually generous, since the $16,687 estimate includes dealer fees and taxes.

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Buick Dealerships Taking Buyouts, EV Sales Program Rejected By 47 Percent

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The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. Whether intentional or not, the end result seems to be mass dealer consolidation. sales, Aldred said.

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Ford charges Mustang Mach-E customer $10k in doc fees, but it was a big misunderstanding

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Titled, “Apparently our local Ford dealer thinks it’s okay to add $10K in doc fees on the Mach e we ordered,” the additional $10,000 was an addition to the nearly $6,000 in taxes, roughly $700 in License/Title/Registration Fees, and just over $200 in other taxes and fees. The post was published by u/Gonzotiki on Friday evening.

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An electric pickup from Nissan and Mitsubishi? Automakers team up to take on US market

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According to Automotive News , Nissan will launch its first plug-in hybrid in the US using a Mitsubishi-engineered system. It could also expand Mitsubishi’s lineup with the midsize EV pickup buyers and dealers are asking for. Nissan and Mitsubishi have been intertwined since 2016. Now, it looks to make up for lost time.

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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

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Consumers have stated for years that buying a vehicle from a dealership is one of the most stressful events in life. A 2016 study found that 34 percent of people would rather wait in line at the DMV than buy a car. You can also reach me on Twitter @KlenderJoey , or if you have news tips, you can email us at tips@teslarati.com.

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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

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The same arguments are being brought forth in this case, as a Ford dealer in South Windsor said that dealerships protect consumers who would otherwise be undermined by Tesla’s sales model. A 2016 study found that 34 percent of people would rather wait in line at the DMV than buy a car. I’d love to hear from you!