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Oklahoma Teen Allegedly Defrauded a Car Dealership Out of Almost $100,000

The Truth About Cars

An Oklahoma teen recently flipped the script on that narrative and is accused of defrauding an Oklahoma City dealer out of almost $100,000. Zachry Brent Bailey, 19 years old, allegedly made transfers on two auto loan accounts to make it seem like he owed much less on the loans than he really did.

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Tesla Service Centers in Oklahoma in jeopardy after HB3994 heads to House

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Tesla Service Centers in Oklahoma are in jeopardy following the unanimously passed HB3994 that aims to make manufacturers unable to service or sell cars directly to consumers in the State. HB3994 is a House bill that could end Tesla Service Center locations in Oklahoma as we know it. The bill was passed with a unanimous vote of 11-0.

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As OK’s anti-Tesla bill moves forward, its author believes a compromise is possible

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The electric vehicle community in the United States took a collective gasp earlier this month when a proposed House Bill in Oklahoma unanimously passed a committee vote. The bill in question, HB 3994, aims to update and change parts of existing Oklahoma statutes related to the state’s auto industry. Oppositions and Risks.

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Tesla pushes against Senate Bill 512, legislation that would prohibit direct sales, OTA updates

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Tesla is reaching out to supporters to push against Senate Bill 512 in Oklahoma, a piece of legislation that would prohibit direct sales and close both service centers and showrooms in the state. “Last month, we informed you about HB 3994, a detrimental bill proposed in the Oklahoma State Legislature. . ” Credit: Tesla.

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Nine EVs that lease for under $400/month: Ioniq 5, Solterra, Niro, Ioniq 6, more

Baua Electric

Reviews by major auto enthusiast publications last spring have been negative, citing quality issues, quirky driving dynamics, and buggy software. seconds, 226-mile range), but its average monthly lease cost will be north of $400/month unless the dealer agrees to a substantial discount. seconds) to less than $400/month.

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Third Panasonic EV battery plant in the US is still possible 

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More auto dealers are also signing up for the point-of-sale EV tax credits. Panasonic seeks to expand business in the auto industry Swan said that Panasonic Energy would probably wait to announce the location of its third EV battery plant. Oklahoma is still an option,” Swan stated.