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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Most Direct-to-Consumer Auto Sales

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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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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning. The post Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles appeared first on TESLARATI. Ford confirmed to CarsDirect that its communication was legitimate.

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

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Tesla launched a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups in the state last year in an attempt to overturn a ban on direct automotive sales not using a dealership. Tesla settled in a similar case in Michigan in 2020, with the state agreeing that “any Michigan resident may lawfully buy a Tesla and have it serviced in Michigan.”

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Junkyard Find: 1995 Cadillac Sedan DeVille St. Tropez Edition

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Tropez Edition Cadillacs shows that most originated with dealers in Florida. Florida is the proud home of the aftermarket faux convertible top , so this makes sense. What kind of loser would buy a Lincoln Town Car instead of a Sedan DeVille? A quick search online for St. This car has the base AM/FM/cassette radio.

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Ford charges Mustang Mach-E customer $10k in doc fees, but it was a big misunderstanding

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Titled, “Apparently our local Ford dealer thinks it’s okay to add $10K in doc fees on the Mach e we ordered,” the additional $10,000 was an addition to the nearly $6,000 in taxes, roughly $700 in License/Title/Registration Fees, and just over $200 in other taxes and fees. The post was published by u/Gonzotiki on Friday evening.

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Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]

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However, a custom truck specialist in Florida has reimagined the Rivian pickup for “Apocalyptic” level performance with an entirely customized exterior complete with LED lights, a roll cage, and even Kevlar paint. Would you buy one of these custom Rivian R1Ts? It just depends on your taste.

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Chevrolet accelerates Volt rollout; available nationwide by end of 2011

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Customers nationwide will be able to order Volts with participating dealers beginning in the second quarter. Deliveries will begin in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii in the third quarter. Customer deliveries in Michigan begin this spring.

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