The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. ” Credit: Automotive News A Mercedes spokesperson declined to comment on internal discussions with its retailers.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VinFast signed its first dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) in the Middle East. Under the agreement, VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) will be distributed in the Oman market through its official dealer, BAT. The post VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 25, 2024

Nissan sales have languished in recent times, but the automaker has a turnaround plan that leans on improved products that will debut over the next several months. Automotive News obtained information from a recent Nissan dealer meeting that includes outlines for an updated Murano, Rogue, armada, and more.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 28, 2023

Automakers never talk about future products with the media, but dealers often get previews of upcoming models and lineup changes. Automotive News recently reported that Nissan showed off a next-generation Armada SUV, and the changes are said to make the full-size family hauler more “Range Rover-like.”

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. 2023 Vinfast VF 8 Vinfast’s first product for the U.S. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Volkswagen is suing a German car dealer for importing the China-exclusive ID.6 In 2022, German car dealer Gregory Brudny offered the Volkswagen ID.6 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China. 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China. 6 electric vehicle (EV) into Germany.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a price hike, as dealer markups continue. Lordstown is (slowly) making production Endurance electric trucks. And where can you buy a new electric car for about $10,000? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Indian automaker Tata has launched a $10,000 electric car for its home market.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network. Fisker told Automotive News it has received a large number of leads following the price cuts.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2023

Recent dealer markups of popular. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates. And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 2, 2023

There's a dealer -- 62-year-old Steven Hickman -- in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, who was convicted of selling an "unroadworthy" Subaru Forester (the model year is unclear) to a customer last March. The United States doesn't have a monopoly on shady car dealerships. He sold the car through his store, Shelby's of Netherton.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

While earlier this week, Sony Honda Mobility clarified that their vehicles won’t be available until 2026, this hasn’t stopped Honda dealers state-side from expressing their interest in being a part of the venture, according to Reuters. But Honda dealers argued that they have a place in the future system.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2023

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. million and would give dealers two DC fast chargers, priority in replenishing EV models, more exposure on Ford’s company website, and demo units, which could be sold. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Moneyed types in this country who’ve been pining for the spiritual successor to Land Rover’s old-school Defender will be gratified to learn the first series production Grenadier models for North America have started rolling off Ineos Automotive’s factory floor. They’ll be sourced from the company’s production line in Hambach, France.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. FSR) is already looking to turn over a new leaf in early 2024, following an encouraging 2023 that still landed well below original production targets. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) Source: Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 20, 2024

Ford is shifting its production strategy toward two gas vehicles, with the automaker this week reiterating plans to reduce production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Last month, Ford initially announced its plans to cut F-150 Lightning production by around half.

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Teslarati

MAY 19, 2022

Ford’s introductory all-electric pickup, the F-150 Lightning, recently began production, and finished units are flooding parking lots near the automaker’s Dearborn production plant, preparing to make their way to dealerships as demo vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Nissan's long-anticipated electric crossover is finally headed to production. While Nissan beat the market with the launch of the Leaf EV a decade ago, it has lagged other automakers in introducing new, more practical EVs to meet customer demands for more versatile cars.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

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. Ford launches F-150 Lightning production at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 29, 2022

One thing I’ve been reading about a lot on social media the last couple of years is dealers taking big advantage of new products and then later supply issues.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Panasonic is reportedly working toward production of Tesla’s 4680 cells, as the supplier has been chosen by EV startup Canoo for its 2170 format. GM is looking to its network of franchised dealers for some direction on how to expand. And General Motors is planning more chargers within communities.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 2, 2022

Toyota and Lexus held their annual new product showcase the first week of June at their Plano, Texas, headquarters. The bigger news is that the Corolla Hybrid, which gets 52 mpg on the highway, will have the option of electronic on-demand all-wheel drive that has a rear-mounted electric motor. The changes begin with the 2.0L

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 19, 2024

After facing significant challenges ramping up production and meeting customer demand for the F-150 Lightning, Ford recently announced layoffs that will drastically cut volume at its electric vehicle factory in Michigan. That leaves Rouge with one shift a day, down from two last year. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 7, 2024

Read more FADA is betting big on new car launches, positive consumer sentiments, high demand for SUVs, and improved availability of cars for short and long-term passenger vehicle sales growth in 2024. In the long term, FADA hopes the passenger vehicle segment in India will see growth with new product launches and stable market sentiments.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. With new electric models rolling out, like the three-row IONIQ 7 SUV, Hyundai has the “whole gamut covered.” Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Source: Hyundai) Investing in EV growth Now, dealers are doubling down with “healthy demand for EVs,” according to Reilly.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 28, 2023

Scanning the news today, I came across a story about Infiniti's plans to unveil four new models, and while this could've been a standard news post, I decided it also worked as a QOTD. It seems a new QX80, based on the next-gen Nissan Patrol, is in the works. Expect an available air suspension. Or is it not enough?

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Today we''ve got news of talks between BMW and Tesla Motors, details on the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen hydrogen fuel-cell concept, and the latest rumblings from car-dealer groups over criticism of haggling. BMW considers increasing production of the i8 plug-in hybrid coupe as strong demand draws out customer.'

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 3, 2023

Alfa Romeo announced the official start of retail production for the all-new 2024 Tonale PHEV. Alfa Romeo’s first plug-in hybrid is built at the Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant in Pomigliano d’Arco, Naples, Italy – one of the company’s most advanced production sites. The Tonale will begin arriving at dealers in June.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Sander represents more than 700 auto dealers that operate over 2,300 franchises across the state.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 12, 2024

Recent posts on social media claim to feature a letter from a Jaguar dealer that tells an owner of the brand’s demise. User Chris Henry pasted text they claim is from a dealer that said, in part, “New reports suggest that JLR (Jaguar-Land Rover) is working towards spinning Jaguar off to sell it as a separate business unit.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2024

Ford postponed the launch of at least two electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on hybrid production. The legacy automaker expects to significantly grow in the hybrid sector as it ships more F-150 hybrids to dealers. Ford isn’t the only automaker considering increasing hybrid production. The Ford Maverick was America’s No.1

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ford said today it would suspend F-150 Lightning production for another week after identifying issues with battery cells provided by supplier SK. However, Ford will continue the halt in production “through the end of next week,” it told Teslarati in a statement. .

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 1, 2024

There was no breakdown of what models will be sold in North America, but adding to the company’s two EVs on sale currently, Leaf and Ariya , will be boost to their dealer network. The technological breakthroughs that we make on the track will provide great insights to the development of our future products.”

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 3, 2024

Roll yer eyes at such a dad joke in terms of the model name all you want, but you’re looking at the first in a series of ‘Last Call’ models commemorating the final year of V8 Hemi engine production for the surly Dodge Durango. That means factories will continue to crank out the 5.7L and supercharged 6.2L, respectively, for a spell yet.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 10, 2024

While the Durango SRT 392 and Durango SRT Hellcat will still be on offer for another year, Dodge has decided to limit production and change some names on the sendoff models. The first of the last extra-special V8 Durango SUVs will be called the “SRT 392 AlcHEMI” and production will be capped at just 1,000 units.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2020

The platform also includes shopping tools such as a range estimator, payment tool and dealer selection to assist shoppers with finding an ID.4 As vehicle production starts, reservation holders will be invited to lock their configuration and confirm their order with an additional $400 deposit. Volkswagen plans to offer the ID.4

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