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Mercedes dealer hands out ‘Tesla Autopilot recall’ article to customer

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A Mercedes-Benz dealership in Texas has reportedly handed out a printed copy of an article detailing the recent Tesla Autopilot recall, which was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) last week. You can see the photo of the printed article and business card below, as shared on X.

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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

The Truth About Cars

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Ford wants dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices

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Ford Motor Company has a tough challenge for its dealers selling electric vehicles. The automaker wants its dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices, according to a report from Reuters. Ford told Reuters that it was “excited to meet next week with our North America dealers to grow and win together.”

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Share Your Dealer Horror Stories With Us

CleanTechnica EVs

In a recent article, I shared two awful stories of dealer misconduct. In one, a dealer in New York sold a customer’s special order Jeep out from under them to make a few extra bucks. Fortunately, Jeep helped take care of the customer and helped them find another vehicle that fit their needs at a […].

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BYD partners with local dealer to tap Jordan market

CN EV Post

The post BYD partners with local dealer to tap Jordan market appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost. BYD has entered into a partnership with Jordanian car dealership group Bustami & Saheb Trading Company in order to offer NEVs to local consumers.

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Dealers Are Preventing Ford From Competing With Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

I read an article by Jalopnik which echoes what I’ve been saying for some time now. If Ford, or any legacy automaker for that matter, really wants to compete with Tesla, the dealers need to get out of the way. I’ve written about this extensively. For example, in Connecticut, a local paper, The Day, published […].

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BYD says price cuts are promotions by some dealers, not official acts

CN EV Post

The price cuts are promotions by some dealers in some areas, and BYD is not considering cutting prices at the moment, a company source said. The post BYD says price cuts are promotions by some dealers, not official acts appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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