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VW’s direct sales model for Scout Motors to be challenged by US dealers

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On Thursday, Scout noted that it is planning to adopt a direct sales model instead of using a conventional dealer network. auto dealers. As per the dealers association, it will “challenge this and all attempts to sell direct in courthouses and statehouses across the country.” Introducing the all-new Scout Traveler SUV.

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Renault Trucks creates Used Parts Factory

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The initiative was backed by a preliminary feasibility study conducted in 2020 by Renault Trucks in tandem with the specialist Indra Automobile Recycling and ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. Renault Trucks supplies a range of vehicles (from 3.1

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Stellantis Stalls Fiat 500e Production Through October Over Weak Demand

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However, the all-electric 500e was notorious for its lackluster range and being a money loser for the brand. However, the above has resulted in the relevant dealers offering some of the juiciest discounts we’ve seen in ages. It’s not uncommon to see the Fiat 500e listed $10,000 below MSRP.

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J.D. Power Studies Why People Aren’t Buying Plug-In Hybrids

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Despite EVs typically seeing higher factory pricing against hybrids, dealers have surplus inventories that are presently encouraging discounts. Drivers are similarly perturbed with the amount of data acquisition (see: privacy issues) taking place within modern automobiles. Consistently, across every study J.D.

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Groupe Renault changes China strategy: light commercial vehicles and electric passenger cars

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The Renault City K-ZE, introduced in 2019, was the sixth all-electric vehicle in the Renault range. Renault will continue to provide high quality aftersales service for its 300,000 customers through Renault dealers but also through Alliance synergies. A derivative for Europe based on “Dacia Spring” concept will be sold from 2021.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions. Without any incentives, the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of a long-range BEV is significantly higher than the PHEV.

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FCA US and Aurora to partner to develop and to deploy self-driving commercial vehicles

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—Mike Manley, Chief Executive Officer, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. FCA brings deep expertise in the design, development and manufacturing of a wide range of commercial vehicles, as well as established relationships with a broad range of suppliers, dealers and commercial vehicle customers needed to deploy this technology.