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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

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Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Cadillac Is Buying Out Dealers That Don’t Want To Modernize In Order To Compete With Tesla

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Last year, Cadillac started offering its dealers cash in return for giving up their franchise rights if they didn’t want to be a part of the new automotive industry that includes electric vehicles. In other words, invest the funds to modernize your dealerships or get out of the industry. Many chose to take the money […].

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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. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick just offered to buy out ALL of its U.S. buyouts,the Wall Street Journal reported. Probably not.

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Cadillac Celestiq will start with hefty price tag of $340,000

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When General Motors unveiled the Cadillac Celestiq last year, we were told it would be 18 feet long, pack 300 miles of range, have an impressive 0-60 MPH acceleration rate of just 3.8 There are also a few trims that GM plans to release with the Celestiq. seconds, and start at $300,000. I’d love to chat!

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GM launches Green Dealer Recognition program

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GM has launched a “Green Dealer Recognition” program for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships across the US. Participating dealers have proven track records in areas such as energy reduction, renewable energy use, water conservation efforts, recycling, on-site nature habitats and community outreach.

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GM’s Cadillac set to eliminate 40% of dealerships in $274M restructuring project

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General Motors’ Cadillac brand is set to eliminate around 40% of its U.S. GM is one of the largest automotive brands globally and has been involved in the development of electric vehicles for several years, thanks to the Bolt, an EV under the automaker’s Chevrolet brand. Cadillac plans to be 100% electric by 2030.

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Chevrolet will NOT buy out Chevy dealerships if they don’t sell EVs

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In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles. This has made many curious; what is GM’s plan for their dealership network? Chevrolet Bolts on a dealership parking lot. What do you think of the article?

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