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Ford wants more dealers involved in EV sales

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Ford wants more dealers involved in its electric vehicle (EV) sales, so it’s lowering the barrier of entry. “What we’re finding is more dealers want to be involved in it, and we don’t want to be exclusive to just a handful. Recently, Ford held meetings with dealers across the United States.

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Report: Dealers not sold on GM's all-electric vision for Cadillac can sell out

Green Car Reports

Dealerships not sold on General Motors' plan to make Cadillac all-electric can sell out, according to an Automotive News report. The automaker is offering dealers unsure about the plan up to $500,000 to drop their Cadillac franchises, the industry trade journal reported.

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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

The Truth About Cars

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

Clean Fleet Report

Free Consumer Electric Vehicle Education Program. One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. General Motors has come up with a program that should go a long way to clearing-up those unknowns. Observations: General Motors EV Live.

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Half of Ford dealers won’t commit to EV program, will stick to ICE and hybrids for now

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Ford’s transition into the electric vehicle age does not seem to be going as smoothly as company executives expected. As per recent reports, a significant portion of Ford’s US dealership network is opting out of the automaker’s aggressive electric vehicle push. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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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. Electric vehicles are exciting.

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Report: Aston Martin Actually Won’t Be Going All Electric

The Truth About Cars

Despite previously having vowed to offer an entirely electric lineup by 2030, Aston Martin has decided to continue selling internal-combustion vehicles beyond the next decade. Apparently, customers had conveyed to Aston dealers that they still prefer traditional powertrains and want the sensations associated with gasoline-powered automobiles.