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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Blocking Most Direct-to-Consumer Auto Sales

The Truth About Cars

Dealer franchise laws are controversial at best and downright divisive in most cases, but they remain a significant force in the automotive industry despite the political noise surrounding them. Dealer franchise laws prevent that in most cases. & [Image: Hunter Crenian via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Ford, Chevy and Buick-GMC-Cadillac dealerships promote throughout 4 states

Baua Electric

“Russo introduced me to Southworth, and we got along, and we thought it was a good price, and we bought the store,” he stated. “We are super proud to be owners, and we’re thrilled to be Ford dealers in Marion,” he stated. The automobile store on Feb. facilitated the transaction, Jed Hunter stated.

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I bought Harley’s new electric motorcycle. Delivery was a hot mess, but still awesome

Baua Electric

The high price tag combined with the Harley branding meant that the market was limited mainly to wealthy, older brand loyalists, and they weren’t exactly buying it by the thousands. And so as soon as I finished my first-ever test ride on that LiveWire S2 Del Mar production prototype in late 2022, I pretty much knew I’d want to buy it.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

You could buy an LEV, but you could only get it serviced at the store you bought it from. Any dealer who used the EBMM would have a prayer of getting parts and services for just about any ebike or Light EV that customers needed repaired,” Smith explained. Benjamin then began teaching the course in Florida.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

Blink Charging

Must have a model year at least two years prior to the calendar year when you buy it. Must be sold by a licensed dealer. Cannot have already been transferred after August 16, 2022 to a qualified buyer. Must have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 14,000 lbs. Must be used for driving primarily in the United States.

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EV Chargers for All!

Cars That Think

When IEEE Spectrum’s editor in chief, Harry Goldstein, needed to replace his 2008 Honda Fit in October 2020, he thought seriously about buying an electric vehicle. There were two Level 2 charging stations about six blocks away in a grocery store parking lot, but that was not a convenient or reliable option. One was affordability.