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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Elon Musk comments on Tesla’s pricing strategy following cuts

Teslarati

Tesla has dropped the prices of its electric vehicles (EVs) and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software over the past few weeks, reigniting larger discussions about the automaker’s overall pricing strategy. “Subscription price will go up once we release FSD. . “Subscription price will go up once we release FSD.

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Car Buyers Fight Back With Dealer Markup Tracker

CleanTechnica EVs

Buying cars in 2022 can be a huge headache. Not only are some cars hard to find at all with dealers selling out of popular models, but there’s also the issue of dealer markup. This is when a dealer sells a car for more than the MSRP, or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

EV Central

Could you be tempted by an ex-demo or lightly pre-loved premium electric car once they’ve shed dollars from scarily high original sticker prices? They start at just over $250,000 for pre-loved examples with around 10,000km showing, down from their original $338,500 price. So are there prestige EV bargains to be had now?

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Ford sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing

Electrek

Ford dealers have been alerted that they have until October 31 to decide whether they will invest their own money into one of two “certified” EV tiers to partake in Ford’s Model e business. Only those dealers who buy in will be authorized to sell EVs from January 1, 2024, onward.

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Used EVs Coming Down In Price

CleanTechnica EVs

The used car market plays a crucial role in providing affordable vehicles for people, especially those who can’t afford ever-rising new car prices. While buying a new car can be a dream for many, it is often unaffordable due to the high price tag and the insane dealer markups we often see these days.

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Tesla (TSLA) receives “Buy” rating and higher price target from Jefferies

Teslarati

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) are gaining momentum on Monday following a “Buy” rating and an updated price target from Jefferies. The investment bank, for example, lowered its rating on German automaker Daimler to a “Hold” while cutting its price target from €95 to €82 per share.

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