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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. That said, sales volumes haven't been great in general and quality control looks to have gone down across the board since 2019.

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Illinois Car Dealer Forced to Refund Employees' Retirement Accounts

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Apparently, Vargason and his store weren't remitting employees' voluntary retirement contributions to their accounts during 2019. Charles owner Fred Vargason was forced to pay more than $13,000 out of his personal accounts toward his employees' retirement funds.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Power is stored in a 14.1

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Four engine variants of updated Audi A5 to be equipped with 12V and 48V mild hybrid systems

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A belt alternator starter, which is connected to the crankshaft, recovers energy during deceleration and stores this in a compact lithium-ion battery. The Audi A5 models and the S5 models with a TDI engine and sporty new look can be ordered in Europe from fall 2019. The models will be with dealers starting in early 2020.

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Tesla Giga Shanghai’s annual run rate hits 1.05 million vehicles in October: report

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As noted in a Reuters report, this represents the biggest gap between production and sales since the Giga Shanghai started operations in late 2019. . The electric vehicle maker sells its cars through its own stores rather than through dealers. Tesla China, for its part, has not issued a comment about the matter.

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Fire Risk: Hyundai and Kia Recall More Than Three Million Vehicles

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Kia dealers will replace the HECU unit if required, and Hyundai stores will replace ABS fuses if there is a problem. In total, the recall wrapped up more than three million vehicles from both automakers, with around 1.7 million Kias and 1.6 million Hyundais.& Image: Hyundai] Become a TTAC insider.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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Due for release in 2019 and being shown at the event as a production-ready motorcycle, LiveWire was first confirmed during the announcement of the company’s “More Roads to Harley-Davidson.” ( Earlier post.) All Harley-Davidson dealers who sell the LiveWire motorcycle will offer a public charging station with DCFC.