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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication’s 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers. billion on EV infrastructure.

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part II)

The Truth About Cars

In last week’s installment of Abandoned History , we learned about General Motors’ 1966 magnet-based primitive navigation system, DAIR. Even Honda isn’t sure how many it sold, as the dealer option appeared in August 1981 and disappeared in 1982. & [Images: Honda, Toyota, Mazda, GM] Become a TTAC insider.

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Auto Alliance pushing for passage of Maryland SB 1234 that would require state purchase of ZEVs; 50% of LDVs by 2026

Green Car Congress

In order to develop a sustainable market for these vehicles, it is important that all stakeholders from government, automakers, dealers, fuel providers, charging manufacturers, and utilities alike work together to develop a comprehensive and sustained strategy for success.

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

In the last few weeks, not only has Chrysler made announcements, so has Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan. The tests are sufficiently advanced that Mazda has a working prototype in a Mazda 5 MPV bodyshell. He explained that Chrysler is currently demonstrating electric cars and plug-in hybrids to dealers to get their feedback.

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Road Test: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT

Clean Fleet Report

The front-wheel drive Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Veloster R-Spec are wonderful, handle great and are zippy, but are not in the same conversation with the much larger, rear-wheel drive, more powerful and heavier Corvette Stingray. With the low volume of cars on dealer lots, they may not be allowing test drives at all. Road Manners.

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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

Green Car Congress

General Motors. GM dealers delivered 189,443 total vehicles in July, a 19.4% Monthly sales of hybrids. Click to enlarge. decline year-on-year by volume. Retail sales were down 9% while fleet sales declined 47%. However, the July results were the largest in ten months.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Clean Fleet Report

This connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Scheduled Maintenance – First Dealer Visit . Reinforce those descriptions with Camaro design cues, and Chevrolet hopes to make a case for you visiting your local dealer. [Ed.