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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup.

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Fisker braking complaints trigger NHTSA probe

Teslarati

Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales In September 2023, the company announced plans to ramp production of the all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 per day, compared to 180 units daily. The Fisker Ocean’s entrance into the United States EV market has been challenging.

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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race – ET Auto

Baua Electric

Not so long ago, automakers boasted about horsepower and towing capabilities in their cars and pickups, but in the fast-changing world of technology that now dominates the auto industry, software-driven enhancements are prominent in consumers’ minds. The transition to software-dominated cars is challenging.

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Los Angeles Auto Show 2021 debuts electric vehicles from Nov 19-28 

Electric Vehicles India

Los Angeles Auto Show 2021 debuts electric vehicles from Nov 19-28 . Los Angeles Auto Show is back again after the pandemic break, it’s one of the major automotive events that is happening physically. Los Angeles Auto Show. Also, read the related article: Electric Cars Unveiled At Shanghai Auto Show 2019.

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LML’s new electric scooter Star will be on display at Auto Expo 2023

Electric Vehicles India

In 2023, it will be back at the Auto Expo. Auto Expo 2023 will be held in Greater Noida from January 11th. The comeback of LML with the unveiling of its three brand-new products is going to be the center of attraction at the Auto Expo. Five years later, LML returns to India with its brand-new ‘Star’ electric scooter.

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CARB fines major online automotive parts retailer $1M for selling illegal aftermarket parts in California; ~4,000 emissions violations

Green Car Congress

paid $1 million to resolve violations of the California Health and Safety Code and Vehicle Code related to the sale of illegal aftermarket performance auto parts in California. Once CARB approves the part, it is granted an executive order that allows the sale and installation of the part on pollution-controlled vehicles.

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VinFast to offer VF 8 customers access to over 2,000 movies through Sony’s RIDEVU service

Baua Electric

Following some early software hiccups , VinFast has pushed forward to get more of its SUVs on US roads, pulling demand levers while expanding its stateside dealer network. The VinFast VF 8, now including Sony RIDEVU is available for sale in the US (mainly California) at a starting MSRP of $47,200.