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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

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General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. In June 2022, Buick announced plans to go all-electric by 2030 starting with a crossover SUV in 2024. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers.

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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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Buick dealers expect to spend at least ‘$300 to $400K’ to sell EVs as the brand goes all-electric

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General Motors is giving its Buick dealers an ultimatum – invest in the company’s future as it transitions to an all-electric future, or take a buyout. However, with the minimum upfront costs ranging from $300,000 to $400,000, some Buick dealers are apparently taking GM up on its buyout offer.

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Buick Dealerships Taking Buyouts, EV Sales Program Rejected By 47 Percent

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Buick reportedly spent 2023 closing a lot of dealerships. While the total sum can vary by hundreds of thousands, based on the size and needs of individual dealerships, the average Buick showroom is estimated to be paying somewhere around $350,000 to make the changes necessary to satisfy General Motors. sales, Aldred said.

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Buick launches GL8 MPV Family in China with elevated intelligent driving technology

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In China, Buick launched the 2021 GL8 Avenir family featuring industry-leading vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology and the 2021 GL8 ES with advanced driver assist technology. Both multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) are available at Buick dealers across China. connectivity. The GL8 debuted in China in 2000.

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California grid, Lucid Air Pure, Buick EV shift, EV weight gain and road safety: Today’s Car News

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Buick offers buyouts to its dealers unconvinced of the EV shift. An ongoing California heat wave serves to emphasize the importance of time-of-use rates and smart EV charging in the future. Lucid teases more affordable versions of its Air being made. And are heavy EVs a concern for everyone else?

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Buick unveils new design and branding with a sleek gold Wildcat EV

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Buick is in the middle of “an evolution” as it introduces a new design based on the Wildcat EV concept. Buick unveils Wildcat EV-inspired design language Although Buick has yet to launch its first EV in the US, the automaker is prepping for its next era. Buick’s Electra E5 now starts at $23,600 (169,900 yuan).

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