InsideEVs

JANUARY 30, 2022

Some auto dealers are already proving they're going to make EV adoption a challenge for automakers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has gotten serious about selling electric cars around the world, and it is entering the US auto. continued] The post 70 US Dealers Apply To Sell VinFast Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 11, 2023

30% of US car dealers tell the Sierra Club they refuse to sell electric cars. Pretty soon they won't have to because they will be out of business.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

A rare price stampede is taking place in the Chinese auto market. Image from BMW China Weibo) As a large number of car companies in China are offering huge subsidies or price cuts, BMW is offering more than 100,000 yuan ($14,360) off its all-electric model, the i3, according to local media.

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Electrek

JANUARY 13, 2022

more… The post National Auto Dealer Assoc. Will dealers step in line? says it’s all in on EVs. appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

Read more FADA is betting big on new car launches, positive consumer sentiments, high demand for SUVs, and improved availability of cars for short and long-term passenger vehicle sales growth in 2024.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2021

A few weeks ago, Ken Ortiz, the president of the New Mexico Auto Dealers Association, penned a letter to the editor of the Albuquerque Journal. The letter, which came 2–3 weeks after Tesla opened its first facility in the state, defended auto dealers’ practices and claimed that they’re actually better for the EV transition.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 15, 2024

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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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Following a successful campaign at Cadillac last year, GM will offer a buyout to Buick dealers who do not want to sell electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 6, 2023

Dealer marketing should be contemporary, fresh, and lively to attract customers who are becoming interested in EVs.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. If consumers see that a dealer is complying with the CARS Rule, it adds a measure of confidence.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck. Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. Ford Mustang Mach-E turned into a rental car Ford’s Mustang Mach-E had a record year in 2023. Ford eased dealer requirements last January.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. marking a 284-percent increase year over year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network. As of now, we’re still moving cars.” FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. But what’s in it for you?

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 9, 2023

dealers in preparation for increased electric-vehicle sales and service. auto dealers. “As As our […] The post Stellantis Names Vehya As One Of Its Preferred EV Charger Installers For US Dealers appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2023

from 2021, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association and the Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association. In 2021, China continued to lead the global auto market, with 26.27 Vehicles powered by gasoline, including hybrid vehicles, accounted for most of the new autos sold in India last year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 13, 2023

Most dealers have reconciled themselves to the fact that EVs are important to the growth of their dealerships. Now they need to come up to speed on what it means to own an EV so they can be gentle guides for a whole new consumer base.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Just like passenger cars, commercial vehicles are traditionally sold through dealerships, and these dealerships must also make investments in new facilities and training in order to sell EVs. The Freightliner dealer network plans to have 100 dealer locations certified by 2025.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Photo: Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a “world-class” experience for its electric truck buyers. The goal is to certify 100 electric truck dealer locations by 2025. However, the certification is optional for dealerships.)

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the rise of electric vehicles for years, but while they are growing rapidly in number, there’s still a disconnect between an auto industry hell-bent on electrification and the desires of the people they rely on to buy new cars.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) A strong majority of car dealers complain the US government’s strategy is bringing them too fast into the electric vehicle future. The concerns about dealers have proved warranted. The Japanese automaker doesn’t sell any all-electric vehicles in the US. Which one is it?

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future. Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. Even within the past few years, Camp Jeep was a huge attraction at auto shows.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Some Ford dealers and state dealer groups are pushing back against the company's plan for selling electric cars.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Ford NACS announcement torpedoed its own dealers, reduced consumer confidence in EVs, and brought back memories of the Osborne 2.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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Plug in America

MARCH 20, 2024

Plug In America is thrilled to highlight one of our newest certified PlugStar dealer – Beas Auto Sales. Located in Stockton, California, Beas Auto Sales is a leading automotive dealership dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to promote cleaner transportation vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Our dealer-connected auto industry veteran of many years, Jo Borras, came across a big find this week. continued] The post Electric Vehicle Prices Get MUCH Closer To Conventional Vehicle Prices! It’s a Cox. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 10, 2023

A report has just come out indicating that “electric cars are piling up” on auto dealer lots. It’s an interesting scenario, especially when you consider that lack of electric vehicle supply compared to consumer demand led to large electric vehicle markups on dealer lots not that long ago.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 2, 2021

In the first part of this two-part interview for CleanTech Talk, I talked with Vice President of Public Policy at Rivian James Chen for our CleanTech Talk podcast series.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 21, 2013

Well, this is a new tactic we haven''t seen before in the fight between franchised auto dealers and Tesla Motors, the Silicon Valley electric-car startup. The bills, now.'

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 23, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports: What owners want from the next-generation 2016 Chevrolet Volt, a ride in an ell-electric BYD K9 electric bus, and auto dealers try charm in their battle against Tesla Motors'' direct-sales model. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. According to data from iseecars.com, Non-Tesla new car dealers selling electric vehicles in the U.S. Here are 3 reasons why public charging is a great opportunity for car dealerships: 1.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Even as sales of small cars drop in California and across the country, sales of electric cars continue to climb, breaking past 5 percent of the market so far in 2019.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. With new electric models rolling out, like the three-row IONIQ 7 SUV, Hyundai has the “whole gamut covered.” Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 electric SUV was the sixth top-selling EV in the US last year, climbing from seventh the year before. What do you guys think?

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