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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Ford extends dealership EV investment deadline

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Ford has announced that Ford dealers will have an extra month to consider before the deadline to invest in the brand’s EV future. In short, while the company sees the benefits of having such a widespread dealer network, the auto giant also wants to remain price competitive with new direct-to-consumer options.

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EV transition could close 600 Lincoln dealerships nationwide

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President Falotico clarified in her interview that upcoming forced investment into new sales systems and electric vehicles are likely motivating dealers to leave the brand. A similar trend has been seen in General Motors’ competing brands, Buick and Cadillac. What do you think of the article? Although Ms.

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Chevrolet will NOT buy out Chevy dealerships if they don’t sell EVs

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In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles. Cadillac was the first GM brand to offer dealers a buyout option if they were unwilling to invest in sales electrification and its associated investments.

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GM launches unique EV charging infrastructure program

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GM has launched the “Dealer Community Charging Program” ahead of the launches of numerous EVs from its brands. General Motors (GM) dealers aren’t the most popular crowd. The Dealer Community Charging Program is a relatively simple one. And with over 1,000 dealers already participating, that might be possible.

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GM execs ecstatic following Q1 earnings, but hurdles remain

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. “Once again, we delivered strong earnings thanks to healthy customer demand for our vehicles, our intense focus on operational excellence, and great teamwork between GM, our dealers, our suppliers, and our unions,” began Barra. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV: Chevy’s lowest-priced electric car gets a big brother

Charged EVs

But the EUV first went into production last year in China—as a Buick. Two BEV2 variants: Buick Velite 7, Bolt EUV. The Buick Velite 7 shares all its structural “hard points” with the Bolt EUV we see, but none of the exterior sheet metal. The Buick Velite 7 was launched late in the summer of last year in the Chinese market.