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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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Fresh generative AI device goals dealerships and automakers

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Reynolds and Reynolds, Cox Automobile Inc.’s CDK World showed to Automobile Information that the instrument will also be built-in, age Reynolds and Reynolds stated Impel’s instrument goes despite the fact that its certification procedure. ’s Dealertrack and Tekion, Daly stated.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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When asked to name an alternative fuel technology other than gasoline powered automobiles, 56% said electric vehicles while nearly a third identified gasoline-electric hybrids. This research is instructive for auto manufacturers, dealers and other stakeholders as to current consumer perceptions that should either be corrected or reinforced.

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Retail sales rise 27% to 2.20 million vehicles in April 2024 | Autocar Professional

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The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released April 2024 vehicle retail sales numbers for India Auto Inc. The election uncertainty continues to affect market sentiment, delaying customer conversions and stalling purchasing decisions. million units). Nevertheless, some challenges remain.

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Retail sales rise 27% to 2.12 million vehicles in April 2024 | Autocar Professional

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The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released April 2024 vehicle retail sales numbers for India Auto Inc. The election uncertainty continues to affect market sentiment, delaying customer conversions and stalling purchasing decisions. million units). Nevertheless, some challenges remain.

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GM Releases New Viability Plan, Launches Bond Exchange; Phasing Out Pontiac

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General Motors presented an updated Viability Plan that accelerates and deepens the cuts in US brands and nameplates, dealers, manufacturing operations and employees intended to enable GM North America to breakeven (on an adjusted EBIT basis) at a US total industry sales volume of approximately 10 million vehicles. Fritz Henderson.

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From Marketing ICE Cars To Electric Cars: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions 

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The bulk of the populace has become accustomed to purchasing online. Consumers in the three major automobile markets that is, China, Germany, and the United States show ongoing skepticism in McKinsey’s 2019 EV Consumer Survey. Both OEMs and their dealers may face difficulties as a result of this difference.

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