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Maserati partners with Future Energy to electrify dealer network

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Maserati, the Italian luxury and performance automotive brand and the only luxury brand of the Stellantis Group, is partnering with Future Energy to electrify its dealer network. This partnership proves Maserati’s dedication to helping their dealers adapt their business processes and embrace the future of electrification.

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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

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GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Car Dealers to President Biden: ‘enthusiasm has stalled’ for EVs

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Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. However, about half of those said they at least planned to in the future so customers could get their government refund immediately.&

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Volkswagen Group of America and Redwood Materials to create US supply chain for EV battery recycling

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Redwood) will collaborate to create a supply chain to recycle Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicle batteries in the United States, with the goal of providing accessible and more sustainable electric mobility for American drivers. Key to the collaboration is a holistic approach to the battery lifecycle. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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Report: Dealer Claims Nissan Planning Fresh Armada and a Range of New EVs

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Automakers never talk about future products with the media, but dealers often get previews of upcoming models and lineup changes. A dealer told Automotive News that Nissan plans to swap the current model’s standard V8 for a twin-turbocharged V6 engine making 424 horsepower paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. .&

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GM outlines plan for addressing Bolt battery combustion; production of battery modules resumes

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General Motors outlined an action plan to address the battery combustion issue afflicting the Bolt EV lineup. LG battery plants in Holland and Hazel Park, Michigan, have resumed production. As a result, replacement battery modules will begin shipping to dealers as soon as mid-October. Earlier post.)

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