The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

A new report from BMW Blog states that BMW is planning a next-generation M3 between 2027 and 2028 that will land with gas and electric configurations. BMW Blog noted that BMW will release the next-gen gas-powered G84 M3 with an electric M3 wearing the internal chassis code ZA0. At the same time, the U.S.

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Teslarati

APRIL 21, 2024

Tesla’s pricing strategy comes down to one key difference from its competitors Following the news, Omar of Whole Mars Blog noted that he finds Tesla’s pricing strategy incoherent, to which Sawyer Merritt noted that this was one of the rare downsides of the direct-to-consumer sales model, despite the extra pricing transparency.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CHEAPR as a Proxy for EV-Friendly Dealers It is not unusual for a consumer to reach out to us, usually after a bad sales experience, and ask if we can recommend a dealership. Read more

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

A recent study from KPMG found that most people are interested in buying an EV, but many cite affordability as a hurdle to ownership.& Beyond income, Silber also thinks that dealer service and product knowledge will play a significant role in consumer product adoption.& & [Image: Kia] Become a& TTAC insider.

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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. That shouldn’t happen.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 3, 2024

Buy ‘em while they’re on offer, folks. It permits buyers to search for vehicle allocations via ZIP code, a development which surely rankled greedy dealers who like to keep that information all to themselves.& That means factories will continue to crank out the 5.7L and supercharged 6.2L, respectively, for a spell yet.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Dealer franchise laws are controversial at best and downright divisive in most cases, but they remain a significant force in the automotive industry despite the political noise surrounding them. Dealer franchise laws prevent that in most cases. & [Image: Hunter Crenian via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 11, 2024

The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). And since you can now transfer those credits to the dealership when buying your EV, the credits can effectively lower the sticker price of the vehicle by acting as a down payment. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

A new report from Reuters found that insurance rates are climbing just as the financial pain of buying a new car is easing. Higher insurance rates hurt car owners, but they also hurt dealers and automakers, though it’s hard to crank out a tear for million-dollar businesses.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 23, 2024

Faced with the existential crisis of having no physical customers, dealers began offering remote car-buying services and shipping. Margins are thin, and now that people can go out and buy cars in person, the virtual model has lost some of its appeal. Online retailers took off, too, but the party never lasts forever.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. Whether intentional or not, the end result seems to be mass dealer consolidation. sales, Aldred said.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. The title ‘all-new’ pops up in all caps throughout the dealer comms as well.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Now, Edmunds is reporting a similar experience, with its almost-new long-term Blazer EV test vehicle recording dozens of errors and weeks in the dealer repair department. The publication sent its SUV to the dealer, where it’s been for more than two weeks so far, requiring support from a GM technician and surrounding stores.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

but it’s clear we should all be thankful that we’re not facing steep taxes and penalties for continuing to buy gas vehicles. Electric vehicles have become an unnecessarily politicized product in the U.S.,

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The top photo, is a panoramic shot taken by Dawn Henry at our Green Wheels EV Parade and Showcase, showing some of the breadth of EVs on the market, though not all of them are. Read more.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

Without a dealer network to act as a financial buffer between it and buyers, Tesla’s numbers look worse the more vehicles it has sitting in inventory. While boosting quarter-end sales is a good idea for Tesla, the discounts are regular enough now that it starts to look silly to buy one at any other time of the year.

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Plug In India

MARCH 10, 2022

My blog unearthed a lot of the inner workings on that vehicle. Do read my blog , where i talk about the same in greater detail. Avoid buying EV's from such companies. I will only buy a small electric car that costs less than Rs 6-7 lakhs. If you are buying a petrol scooter in 2022, don't! Why the OLA Scooter?

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Vehicle pricing also dropped slightly, though presumably not enough to send anyone running out the door to buy a new automobile due to how outrageously high they’ve been over the last several years. The United States reportedly hit the 80-day mark (representing a 38 percent increase from the same time a year ago) at the very end of January.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Periods of more intense buying by dealers can drive wholesale price appreciation. On that call, Smoke said he is particularly focused on what impact interest rates could have in the fourth quarter and beyond. It's a very difficult kind of time to forecast exactly what's going to be taking place," Smoke said.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be. The automaker told dealers in April that the CARB states are enforcing tougher greenhouse gas standards retroactively to the 2021 model year. & For Stellantis brands (e.g. About 36 percent of the U.S.

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My Electric Car

JULY 30, 2020

We’ve been asked over the years about EV car imports and this blog is a bit of a ‘how to’ about the process. Below are a list of links mentioned in the videos for Bulk EV Buys and vehicle (including EVs) Import Agents: Bulk EV Buys. How to Import an Electric Vehicle. Good Car Company. Vehicle Import Agents.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 10, 2024

Dodge said the MSRP would be $3,595 higher than that of a Dodge Durango SRT 392 premium model, so customers can expect to shell out roughly $90,000 before encountering any attempted dealer markups. That’s pretty steep for what’s effectively an appearance package and customers can still buy the 5.7-liter

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That says much for the appeal of this thing, showing up as a good mix of attractive styling and cosseting interior – though I’ll argue the former plays a big part in most buying decisions. The 2024 Palisade Calligraphy Night Edition is available at Hyundai dealers now, starting at $54,935 including destination charges.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 24, 2023

When you buy a new car, the warranty is one of those things that is just a given, but a Toyota GR86 owner recently found the limits of his coverage, despite appearing to use his car in a way sanctioned by Toyota. It turns out that the failure was just the beginning of Luke’s trouble.

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

Most car sites are built for gas vehicles, so you have to do countless hours of blog research. To help you save days or weeks of research, here is our guide to using a tool like EV Life to simplify your journey to buy an electric car. If you need help negotiating with dealers, consider hiring an auto broker or concierge service.

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EV Club of CT

JUNE 23, 2021

Connecticut residents now can buy pot, but not a Tesla. Emerging from the smoke, we can see for the dealers what selling. A direct sales bill did pass the legislature, just not the one we wanted. Read more.

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Plug In India

APRIL 10, 2021

In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. So any battery pack related service will have to be done with your PURE EV dealer. For other manufacturers, check with dealers.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As consumers and dealers continue to seek SUVs with rugged appearance characteristics, we will continue to offer accessory options that allow them to further personalize their Volkswagen SUV,” said Petar Danilovic, Senior Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy at Volkswagen of America. “It

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2023

Recent supply chain challenges thanks to chip shortages and other headaches conspired to keep new vehicles off dealer lots for a spell, meaning some customers turned to the used market for replacement rigs. Today’s inflation and interest rates don’t help, either; in a world where many customers buy on payment, being shown 8.99

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

& Though that’s not to suggest buying one new will be a bargain. & Tragically, the pricey ZL1 will also be the one yielding the highest prices at auction when your children ultimately decide to sell it after you’ve passed and be subject to luxurious dealer markups when you’re trying to order it today.&

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 25, 2023

With a host of ‘Last Call’ and sundry variants on offer, not to mention a buying frenzy spurred by Dodge’s choice to list Charger and Challenger dealer allocation on a public website, the old-school muscle nameplates don’t really need another kick-in-the-pants special edition. Yet, here we are.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Dealers are supposed to update the transmission software to fix the issue. While software updates can and sometimes do solve hardware issues, especially as cars become increasingly digital, they’ve also been used as a way for manufacturers to buy time when more comprehensive repairs need to be done.

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Blink Charging

APRIL 13, 2023

But that’s not the only federal tax credit for buying an EV. The credit can be used on any qualified used battery electric vehicle (BEV), used plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), or used fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) that has been purchased from a licensed auto dealer for $25,000 or less. How do I claim the federal used EV tax credit?

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. So, what’s the right car to buy right now? Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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EV Club of CT

MARCH 3, 2022

Photo: EV Club members with a pre-production Rivian R1T Consumers Must Leave the State to Buy an EV Not Sold Through a Dealership If a consumer wants to go electric and buy or lease not. Read more.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to the results of a new YouGov survey commissioned by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), consumer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. To date this year, more than 260,000 BEVs alone have driven off dealer forecourts, with the Tesla Model Y now the fifth most popular new car in the UK.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 19, 2024

Although the $7,500 consumer tax credit for buying an electric car is becoming more restrictive for new vehicles adhering to specific manufacturing requirements , there’s a provision enabling consumers to still enjoy the credit when leasing an EV assembled outside of North America.

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