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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

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The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. The post Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Anti-Tesla Bill Backed By North Carolina Car Dealers Is Dead

Green Car Reports

Tesla Motors has dodged two big bullets fired its way by New York and North Carolina legislatures and auto dealers. Last week, the New York State Senate and Assembly adjourned until January without acting on two bills pushed by state auto dealers that would have made it illegal to register a Tesla store in New York state.

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VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

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After opening up its first dealership in North Carolina at the end of December, VinFast has announced partnerships with five dealers in four states. VinFast is also building its $4 billion EV factory in Chatham County, North Carolina. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support

Baua Electric

“We are evolving our business model and intend to add as many as 50 dealer partners in the U.S. and Canada and a similar number of dealer locations in Europe this year,” CEO Henrik Fisker said in a statement to Reuters. In Europe, the company plans a hybrid model, signing up dealers while continuing direct sales.

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Evicted — electric tractor company Solectrac hasn’t made rent in months

Baua Electric

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The news gets worse from there.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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So you’ll have to check with a dealer for your EV’s eligibility. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Chevy Blazer EV in stock. affiliate* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. The post The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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VinFast Still Kicking and Planning to Show Vehicles at CES

The Truth About Cars

VinFast Auto is planning to show off several electric vehicles at CES it would like to see sold within the United States in the coming years. Shortly after VinFast confirmed its attendance at CES, it announced that it had officially signed agreements with five dealers in four states across the country to have them play host to its products.