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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

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General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick just offered to buy out ALL of its U.S. buyouts,the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Ford to begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealers in coming days following ‘Ok-To’Buy’ status

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Ford will begin shipping units of the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to dealers in the coming days after the pickup received an “Ok-To-Buy” status on all trims. The post Ford to begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealers in coming days following ‘Ok-To’Buy’ status appeared first on TESLARATI.

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GM launches Green Dealer Recognition program

Green Car Congress

GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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Ford, Chevy and Buick-GMC-Cadillac dealerships promote throughout 4 states

Baua Electric

“We are super proud to be owners, and we’re thrilled to be Ford dealers in Marion,” he stated. Garber Car buys two Fresh York dealerships Garber Car Workforce has bought two retail outlets in Canandaigua, N.Y., Garber Car renamed the retail outlets Garber Randall Chevrolet and Garber Randall Buick-GMC-Cadillac.

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Buick Dealerships Taking Buyouts, EV Sales Program Rejected By 47 Percent

The Truth About Cars

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 New Chevy Blazer EV Has Stumbled Twice in Recent Tests - Hard

The Truth About Cars

A few Ultium-based models have already gone on sale without too many issues, including the GMC Hummer EV and Cadillac Lyriq, but the most recent release hasn’t gone so smoothly. 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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Dope or nope? A custom truck builder is modding up Rivians with lift kits, Kevlar paint, and roll cages [Video]

Baua Electric

HEMI V8 engines over to make some room for custom EVs like the Rivian R1T and GMC Hummer EV in its lineup. A custom build of the Rivian R1T , called the “Nirvana” by Apocalypse, caught our eye at a local Florida dealer, which led us to this company that could be building some of the coolest or most atrocious off-road EVs you’ve ever seen.

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