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Ford permits dealers to list EVs below MSRP

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Ford is finally permitting car dealers to list electric vehicles (EVs) below MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price. The legacy automaker sent a bulletin to dealers, allowing them to advertise EVs below MSRP. Ford also told dealers they no longer require compliance with its strict Minimum Allowable Advertised Price (MAAP).

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. billion on EV infrastructure.

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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

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Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. The collective dismay was probably best reflected in the question: “Is the Biden administration pushing the industry to move too fast on EVs?”

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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A recent Cloud Theory report reveals that the price cuts are working as buyers look for more affordable EVs. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (Source: Ford) The bad news Although the lower prices are working to move inventory, can Ford afford to keep prices lower? Ford’s Mach-E turn rate continues to trail behind the industry average.

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Medium-duty Mack MD Electric now available for order

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Customers interested in ordering the Mack MD Electric should contact their local Mack dealer. The MD Electric is the second electric vehicle introduced by Mack Trucks to the industry. Mack Trucks announced that the Mack MD Electric, the first medium-duty electric vehicle for the brand ( earlier post ), is now available for order.

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Tesla led the EV market closer to ICE price parity in 2023: Cox

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In what many termed an automotive “price war” early last year , Tesla lowered its prices significantly across its entire vehicle lineup , putting substantial pressure on the rest of the industry. Credit: Cox Automotive IRA EV tax credits winning over more auto dealers in 2024 What are your thoughts?

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