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Ford Launches New Dealer Training Program With A.I. Integration

The Truth About Cars

& We're rolling out Ford University to Ford dealers across the United States starting May 1, with plans to expand further. .& & We're rolling out Ford University to Ford dealers across the United States starting May 1, with plans to expand further.

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Dealer Groups are Up In Arms About Potential for Scout and Sony Afeela to Sell Cars Directly to Buyers

The Truth About Cars

Dealers are often the first group to sound concerns when something changes in the auto industry, whether they’re justified in their complaints or not. The group placed an ad in the April 15 issue of Automotive News and has collected support from all 50 state and 21 metro-area dealer associations.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

Green Car Congress

Additionally, more information for drivers is added to the ID.Cockpit digital display with the software upgrade. Battery information is communicated with state of charge percentage added to the existing battery icon and range shown in the display. The feature can be deactivated with a shortcut menu if desired.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

The North Bay Electric Auto Association (NBEAA) takes requests for electric vehicle (EV) information very seriously. Sometimes we recommend they take it to the dealer for a check.” Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

This article is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide tax, legal or accounting advice. However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the fine print that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making an educated decision about electric car tax credits.

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Nissan Dealership Handed Over 400 Charges

The Truth About Cars

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. The title ‘all-new’ pops up in all caps throughout the dealer comms as well.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

EV Life

However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the exceptions that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Personalize Your EV Tax Credit. Want to skip the reading and personalize your EV tax credit based on your vehicle, zip code, and income? Only North America made Volkswagen ID.4 4 models qualify.