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Buick Offers Dealers Buyout Option As Electric Car Plans Accelerate

CleanTechnica EVs

Following a successful campaign at Cadillac last year, GM will offer a buyout to Buick dealers who do not want to sell electric cars.

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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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Buick unveils new design and branding with a sleek gold Wildcat EV

Baua Electric

Buick is in the middle of “an evolution” as it introduces a new design based on the Wildcat EV concept. Buick unveils Wildcat EV-inspired design language Although Buick has yet to launch its first EV in the US, the automaker is prepping for its next era. Buick’s Electra E5 now starts at $23,600 (169,900 yuan).

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Ford, Chevy and Buick-GMC-Cadillac dealerships promote throughout 4 states

Baua Electric

“We are super proud to be owners, and we’re thrilled to be Ford dealers in Marion,” he stated. 27 got Farnsworth Chevrolet, Randall Buick-GMC-Cadillac and a crash middle from Randall Farnsworth Auto Workforce, a family-owned industry in Canandaigua, southeast of Rochester. The automobile store on Feb.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

Green Car Congress

Meanwhile, Buick showed the least price strength, selling 2% or more below MSRP in November. Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. US automobile dealer sentiment in the fourth quarter of 2022 dropped to the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI).

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Ford extends dealership EV investment deadline

Teslarati

Ford has announced that Ford dealers will have an extra month to consider before the deadline to invest in the brand’s EV future. In short, while the company sees the benefits of having such a widespread dealer network, the auto giant also wants to remain price competitive with new direct-to-consumer options.

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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Kia The Kia EV9 SUV was teased at the manufacturer’s auto show. Buick Wildcat EV. GM Buick dealers jumping on board The company demands that dealers spend at least ‘$300 to $400K’ each to market new EVs as the brand goes all-electric. Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Kia EV9 SUV. Hyundai Kona.

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