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Ford wants more dealers involved in EV sales

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Ford wants more dealers involved in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, so it’s lowering the barrier of entry. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Based on Drake’s interview, Ford wants to expand its EV sales to more dealers.

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Battle Motors acquires Crane Carrier Company; Class 7 and 8 vocational truck electrification

Green Car Congress

EV technology developer Battle Motors has acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company. Battle Motors was founded by Michael Patterson, the founder of Romeo Power; Paul Marsolan, co-founder and former CTO of InAuth, Inc.; —Michael Patterson, CEO of Battle Motors and Crane Carrier. Battle One.

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TVS Motor Company initiates proactive inspection for select TVS iQube electric scooters | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has announced a proactive inspection for a specific batch of its TVS iQube electric two-wheelers. The company will inspect the bridge tube of the iQube electric scooters manufactured between July 10, 2023, and September 09, 2023.

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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

The Truth About Cars

General Motors is pushing ahead with plans to become an electric automaker, but the road toward that goal hasn’t been the easiest so far. A GM advisory committee with several dealers is leading the messaging, saying that they believe the automaker risks losing customers with an overly aggressive electrification strategy.

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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

The Truth About Cars

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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Ford Dealers & Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Auto Techs

CleanTechnica EVs

DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford dealers and Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, are investing $2 million in. continued] The post Ford Dealers & Ford Fund Invest $2 Million to Train Future Auto Techs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai Motor Company extends warranties for more than 1M vehicles worldwide

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Hyundai Motor Company launched a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide. Hyundai’s current policy allows for electronic signature authorization and digital communication (text messages, email, and social media posts) between the dealer and customer as a form of repair approval.

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