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Dealers start to worry about ebbing repair income from electric cars

Green Car Reports

That's a result not only of the 2008-2010 recession but also vastly more durable and reliable vehicles compared to those of previous decades. The average vehicle on U.S. roads these days is more than 10 years old, despite three successive years of record new-vehicle sales. All of those vehicles provide a ready stream of service revenue to.

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Average price of new light vehicles in US hit high in 2016; driven up by trucks; cars moving in opposite direction

Green Car Congress

The average price of a new light vehicle (including both cars and light trucks) was up to a record $31,790 in 2016, up from the most recent low of $28,243 in 2008. Average prices are estimated transaction prices based on sales for selected models. Finance charges or finance incentives are excluded. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

Green Car Congress

Honda will further develop its dealer network as more hydrogen fueling stations become available. Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008. The first manufacturer to create a fuel cell vehicle dealer network (2008) Honda Commitment to the Environment.

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2011 Smart Electric Drive: Will Fewer Dealers Cut Electric-Car Access?

All Cars Electric

The independent dealer network had started distributing the Smart ForTwo in 2008 with a total of 77 dealers nationwide. But with Mercedes-Benz only taking-over Smart car dealers who already sell other.

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Honda FCV Concept to make North American debut at 2015 NAIAS in Detroit

Green Car Congress

With the FCX Clarity, Honda was the first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel-cell vehicle on a production line specifically made for fuel-cell vehicles (2008). Honda was the first manufacturer to create a fuel-cell vehicle dealer network (2008).

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BASF to provide sustainable refinish coatings solutions and technical services to Didi’s body and paint shops

Green Car Congress

This will help us increase efficiency by integrating the whole value chain of contractors, dealers, and repair centers. Since launching the program in 2008, BASF has established 29 schools in China. BASF is the one-stop solution provider that can help us standardize the painting process of our new shops.

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If someone in your house drives a Tesla, you get $10k off a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E lease

Baua Electric

If you own or lease a 2008 or newer Tesla, a trade-in isn’t required, and the offer is transferrable to household members, so it’s a pretty flexible offer. Read more: 87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Mustang Mach-E in stock.

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