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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

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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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Volkswagen of America CEO warns dealers against ID.Buzz price markups

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Volkswagen of America CEO Pablo Di Si warned dealers ID. The VW of America CEO revealed discussions with dealers about the ID. “We need to find a fair way … for the consumer and the dealer — there’s no overpricing, that the system doesn’t crash. Di Si said he wants dealers to make money on the VW ID.

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Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

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Event: 2023 Consumer Electronics Show. CES, the Consumer Electronic Show, has become a key event to announce automotive news, especially with a technology focus. The CES news was that a waitlist has been started for the Lightyear 2, a sedan touted to have a 500-mile range with a base price of $40,000. A Ram EV in XXL.

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Events and shows related to electric vehicles in 2023 around the world

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The 2023 EV shows and events look exciting. List of Worldwide EV Events in 2023 Check out the list of electric car events and EV shows around the world. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events. Expo stands for Sustainable Mobility.

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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 Ford F-150 Lightning has had numerous new developments over the past few months, including some reports of additional horsepower in some trims.

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News: Nissan Charts Future EV Plans

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There will be seven all-new models launched in North America, 78-percent of the current Nissan line-up will be refreshed, and they will be introducing e-Power (Nissan’s term for its series hybrid powertrains) and pure electric models. The Tokyo Auto Salon is one of the largest and most prestigious automotive events in Japan each year.

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Stellantis Continues Snubbing North American Auto Shows

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However, it’s starting to look like the company just isn’t interested in attending the big events anymore. Stellantis says dealers can decide if they want to make an appearance at subsequent trade events while corporate takes a pass. The] Jeep off-road exhibit drew 26,000 people at the 2023 event, he added. “It

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