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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. He plans to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association convention and make a pitch to the auto dealers. I think we just went that route because everyone does when you are a startup.

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Beijing show: Mazda6 replacement confirmed, it’s named EZ-6 and it’s going electric!

EV Central

Mazda to develop eight new EVs by 2030 – and it’s all thanks to Toyota READ MORE: Forget the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, buy a $40k Mazda MX-30 EV instead | Opinion READ MORE: Mazda rediscovers it stylistic mojo with its stunning Iconic SP concept. The Mazda6 is currently offered for sale in Australia only with ICE powertrains.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

With the combination of requiring all new light-duty vehicles sold in New York State be zero-emission by 2035, investments in electric vehicles charging stations , and state and federal EV rebates, “ you’re going to see that you have no more excuses ” for not buying an EV, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul. They were like engineers.

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VinFast to offer VF 8 customers access to over 2,000 movies through Sony’s RIDEVU service

Baua Electric

Sony states that VF 8 drivers will also gain access to premium titles directly through the app by redeeming credits, renting, or buying a movie flat out. The VinFast VF 8, now including Sony RIDEVU is available for sale in the US (mainly California) at a starting MSRP of $47,200. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Sell Like Royalty: 4 Essential Tips for Maximizing Your High-End Car’s Value

Clean Fleet Report

In the world of luxury automobiles, achieving a satisfactory return on your investment is as much an art as it is a science. This guide is designed to educate automobile owners on the intricacies of selling a luxury car and provide insightful strategies for enhancing your vehicle’s appeal and worth in the competitive market.

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Are Rising EV Inventories Proof Nobody Wants Them?

The Truth About Cars

Despite elevated fuel prices, aggressive marketing, and most companies vowing to transition toward building electrified automobiles exclusively, America has an EV supply of more than 100 days on dealer lots. While alleged experts have certainly proven their fallibility in recent years, there are reasons to buy into the claim.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

Green Car Congress

This is in part due to the collapse of the Italian and French markets, on which small cars are heavily reliant for sales—in 2019, 38% of A and B segment registrations in Europe occurred in Italy and France. However, before they could look to buy, COVID-19 struck the industry and disabled purchasing power.

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