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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

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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Biden Administration mulls over reprieve from EV tax credits for automakers

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In March, the United States Department of Treasury published the battery sourcing guidance, which automakers must comply with to reap the tax credits from the IRA. Most materials used to produce electric vehicles must be sourced within the United States or a country with free trade agreements with the US.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

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CALACT provides oversight for the purchase of more than 800 buses annually and is the largest co-op of its kind in the United States. All sales are made through one of several dealers that offer vehicles equipped with Lightning Systems’ electric powertrains.

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Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Rethinking North American EV Strategy

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Canadian dealers of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are reporting that the automaker is considering revising its strategy for North America. The dealers attended a market-wide retailers meeting in Vancouver held in May and noted that the automaker was fretting about consumer hesitancy over expensive electric vehicles.

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Mercedes’ next high performance EV spotted testing in California

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This includes flagship models like the EQS, the electric variant of the historic S-Class, and affordable models like the EQA. But these looks hide a serious performance SUV, which is set to be the first electric Mercedes AMG SUV sold in the United States. That model comes at a starting price of $77,900.

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Upcoming Changes to the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Explained

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To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. Now consumers will be able to transfer their tax credit directly to the dealer at the point of sale. What Is the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit?

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

The Truth About Cars

Mitsubishi has said it plans to revive the brand in the United States. The stated strategy involves expanding its lineup and retail locations. A few years ago, your author speculated that Toyota would probably be having a good run as there was mounting evidence that Americans couldn’t really afford new automobiles.