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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car? . “I went to my accounting department and asked what is the cost of selling a car?

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Fisker braking complaints trigger NHTSA probe

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated a probe on 2023 Fisker Ocean vehicles after receiving 9 complaints about the car’s breaks. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) to determine the scope and severity of Fisker’s brake complaints.

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Struggling Fisker Could Get a $400 Million Lifeline from Nissan

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Things looked promising for Fisker at first, and the automaker actually delivered on its promise to design and manufacture a new EV. Even so, the automotive market is brutal and unforgiving, and Fisker’s fortunes have turned as it has had an uphill battle getting its new Ocean SUV out the door.

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Fisker creates “Fisker Finance” with JPMorgan Chase and Santander

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Fisker has announced that through its mobile app, customers will soon be able to finance their vehicle via a partnership with JPMorgan Chase Bank in the US or Santander Bank in Europe. Currently, the Fisker app is relatively bare-bones. Ford’s app allows users to see nearby dealerships and alter their car’s settings.

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Fisker has reportedly hired bankruptcy consultants [Updated, Fisker responds]

Baua Electric

Fisker has reportedly hired “restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing,” according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Update: Fisker responded with a statement, included below. Fisker has been going through a rough time lately, with its stock possibly being delisted due to low share prices.

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Fisker adds new US dealer and several more in Europe as extreme price cuts take effect

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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. To make matters worse, Fisker was de-listed from the NYSE, making it harder to raise funds.

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Audi Q6 E-Tron review, Fisker pause, Rivian Tesla adapter: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

Fisker sends out a mix of optimism and warning signs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Fisker has paused production of its Ocean EV , as it seeks to sell down an inventory of about 4,700 vehicles. I agree to receive emails from Green Car Reports. Rivian sets its drivers up for using Tesla Superchargers.

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