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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. We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup.

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THE UNOBVIOUS ONES: Serving to Genesis Canada promote ‘anything else that drives benefit’ outdoor untouched automobiles

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MICHAEL BARRETT DRIVEN TO INCREASE PROFITS IN ALL ASPECTS OF RETAIL Genesis Motors Canada depends upon greater than untouched automobiles for earnings. That comes with old automobiles, finance-office merchandise and making plans for carrier profitability as extra of the fairly untouched model’s automobiles come off guaranty.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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For example, used trucks are remanufactured according to strict industrial processes at the Used Trucks Factory, vehicles are updated with the latest technologies in the reconditioning center in Lyon, and there are also used special-series models for sale. The dedicated plant is in the heart of its manufacturing facility in Lyon–Vénissieux.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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TVS subsidiary Ki Mobility forays into EV by launching EV service platform 

Electric Vehicles India

Ki Mobility Solutions a part of TVS Automobile Solutions has announced the launch of a comprehensive digital mobility service platform for electric vehicles. Ki Mobility Solutions will provide the manufacturers with a wide service network across 250-plus towns for sales, service, insurance, roadside assistance, charging stations and parts.

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

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Following some early software hiccups , VinFast has pushed forward to get more of its SUVs on US roads, pulling demand levers while expanding its stateside dealer network. The VinFast VF 8, now including Sony RIDEVU is available for sale in the US (mainly California) at a starting MSRP of $47,200. customers.

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AutoCanada says used-vehicle area has ‘wide-open runway’ to develop

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Worn-vehicle gross sales enlargement has been a key effort for Antony and the Edmonton-based dealership staff’s control group since taking on management of AutoCanada just about 5 years in the past, and one the corporate has made substantial headway on. older automobiles for each and every current car pushed off the dozen.