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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom

Teslarati

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. A 2016 study found that 34 percent of people would rather wait in line at the DMV than buy a car. I’d love to hear from you!

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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.

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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii

Green Car Congress

Soderholm Bus & Mobility, headquartered on Oahu, is the Nº 1 bus distributor in the Pacific Islands and has sold more buses over the last 30 years than any other dealer. Lightning is shipping the first vehicle to Soderholm next month, and demonstration vehicles will be available in Hawaii this summer for fleets to test drive.

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

Teslarati

Tesla launched a lawsuit against Louisiana automotive dealer groups in the state last year in an attempt to overturn a ban on direct automotive sales not using a dealership. Lousiana Motor Vehicle Commission attorneys did not respond to Reuters ’ request for comment on the matter, nor did Tesla. The DOJ declined to comment.

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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales

Teslarati

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

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CT dealer incentive for electric-car sales works, could be improved: report

Green Car Reports

Connecticut ushered in a unique electric-car incentive in 2014, and the first points of data on its effectiveness have now been published.

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Plugstar continues expansion with Doordash, Kia, and Wells Fargo

Plug in America

Plug In America’s PlugStar electric vehicle dealer training program has greatly expanded in recent weeks with new exciting new programs in partnership with DoorDash, Kia, and Wells Fargo. Consumers can find PlugStar-certified dealers on PlugStar.com, ensuring a positive EV buying experience.

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