Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. ” An argument date for the appeals court has not yet been set, and this is just one of many direct sales bans Tesla faces on the state level in the U.S.

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Electric Driver

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Sierra Club recently conducted a survey revealing that a staggering 66 percent of dealerships had no electric vehicles (EVs) available for sale. This raises the important question: what motivates some car dealers […] The post Why Some Car Dealers Resist Selling Electric Vehicles appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. EV buyers are happier with the process Although overall satisfaction with the car buying process improved in 2023, it’s still down from its peak in 2020. Is buying an EV easier?

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is a wildly popular EV on the global stage, but the automaker is still looking for ways to boost sales and keep it relevant. Without a dealer network to act as a financial buffer between it and buyers, Tesla’s numbers look worse the more vehicles it has sitting in inventory.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Honda dealerships that want to be part of the buying process of the vehicles. While earlier this week, Sony Honda Mobility clarified that their vehicles won’t be available until 2026, this hasn’t stopped Honda dealers state-side from expressing their interest in being a part of the venture, according to Reuters.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The brand lost 47 percent of its American retail locations through the year, which has been attributed to General Motors buying out storefronts that refused to invest in the necessary changes required to sell all-electric vehicles. Whether intentional or not, the end result seems to be mass dealer consolidation. sales, Aldred said.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

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. & As Inside EVs pointed out, the bill’s language prohibits direct-to-consumer sales by automakers.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Consequently, only a portion of the vehicles being counted to meet the zero emission goal—roughly half based on current sales volumes—will in fact produce zero emissions when driven. Using this more flexible interpretation that includes both true ZEVs and combustion PHEVs, total PEV sales since 2009 account for 13.4%

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Plug in America

MARCH 11, 2022

On March 11, at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Plug In America announced that it is partnering with NADA and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to educate franchised auto dealerships nationwide on electric vehicles. said NADA president and CEO Mike Stanton.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

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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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

In an ongoing battle with Tesla Motors, state auto dealer associations have continually touted the superiority of the traditional franchised dealer model. While surveys have shown that many car buyers are frustrated with the process, dealers claim Tesla's direct sales model does not benefit customers.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CHEAPR as a Proxy for EV-Friendly Dealers It is not unusual for a consumer to reach out to us, usually after a bad sales experience, and ask if we can recommend a dealership. Read more

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Teslarati

JUNE 19, 2023

Tesla had its lawsuit against the State of Louisiana that aimed to enable direct sales of vehicles thrown out by a federal court late last week in an effort to fight stressful car buying. Tesla has operated with a direct-to-consumer sales model, which fixes prices on vehicles unless the automaker adjusts them.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Biden Administration is on track to meet its 2030 electric vehicle (EV) sales goal, said Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The Biden Administration aims to have EV sales make up 50% of all car sales in the United States by 2030. It has even started winning over auto dealers in 2024. million electric vehicles sold.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. Cadillac was the first GM brand to offer dealers a buyout option if they were unwilling to invest in sales electrification and its associated investments.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2015

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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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The provincial government has put British Columbia on a path to require the sale of all new light-duty cars and trucks to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by the year 2040. The government will introduce legislation next spring to phase in targets for the sale of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Not easy shedding almost $100k in a year, but that’s the case for an ex-demo 4000km-old ’22 BMW i7 limo up for sale in Victoria. There are two AMG EQS 53 sedans listed in the classifieds for $182,000, both Mercedes dealer certified, one showing 5500km, the other just 2000km. seconds and have a near-600km range.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2024

That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. READ MORE: We buy a used Porsche Taycan!

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 25, 2023

Due to the consumer preference for powertrains, industry-wide sales of electric vehicles tripled in 2022. The move to establish a separate sales channel for electric vehicles is seen as a precursor to the company’s goal of doubling electric PV production between 100,000 and 110,000 in 2024.

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Green Fleet Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

EV inventory is stacking up on dealer lots as consumers spooked by high prices and sparse charging stations second-guess or resist buying them.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2020

With 4G handsets now representing 95% of domestic sales, market saturation has resulted in mobile phone sales through to July dropping by 5% year-to-date. Chinese EV sales through to July totalled 696,000 this year. Portable electronics have long been the mainstay of lithium demand. Although this marks an impressive 41.5%

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Green cars can''t help reduce emissions or save gasoline if no one buys them. sales of plug-in hybrids and electric cars have been strong in some areas, but weak in others--and it may be because dealers are emphasizing green too much. In the U.S.,

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EV Central

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Australian EV sales are soaring, with September marking the first month on record that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) outsold hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles combined. And, as is often the case in Australia, the term electric vehicle is code for Tesla here, with Elon Musk’s company responsible for the lion’s share of sales.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 29, 2022

Today, it was announced that Tesla is suing the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, multiple officials on the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, and some dealerships in the state for conspiring to bring our current laws and regulations into place. “I paid sales tax on the Tesla in California and Louisiana.

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Electric Driver

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Sierra Club recently conducted a survey that revealed that a staggering 66 percent of dealerships did not have any electric vehicles (EVs) available for sale. This raises the important question: what motivates […] The post Why Some Car Dealers May Not Like Electric Vehicles appeared first on Electric Driver.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Global car sales increased to approximately 67.2 Making the right choice could have lasting effects on your daily routine, finances and overall quality of life, whether you’re new to car buying or an experienced veteran. In this post, we explore seven essential tips on buying smartly. million units sold in 2021.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 7, 2023

In the recent years, India has manufactured numerous electric vehicles with various features and the sales of those showed a great surge. Here, we will discuss the electric car sales for the month of February 2023. The sales count is more than 50% higher than the January 2023’s delivered cars. 73 BMW India 54 123 – 0.0 -56

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. If consumers see that a dealer is complying with the CARS Rule, it adds a measure of confidence. That shouldn’t happen.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. Toyota is one of the top-selling automakers, but EVs accounted for less than 1% of total sales last year. “Of It’s difficult to say, but it’s not better.”

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

Ford reported an incredible growth rate for its electric vehicle sales with a 139 percent increase on the strength of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. In all, Ford sold 16,779 electrified units in April 2022, with E-Transit sales increasing by 62.3 Through April, Ford said Mustang Mach-E sales have totaled 10,539 units.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you're thinking about buying a green car—or any car, for that matter—now is a good time. The week between the day after Christmas and the beginning of the new year is the busiest one for car sales, and a great time to find a deal.

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Blink Charging

JANUARY 11, 2024

The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The amount of the credit transfer that the dealer will provide to you.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 19, 2017

Electric-car owners and advocates have a tenuous relationship with the franchised independent car dealers who are the only legal way to buy a new vehicle in the U.S. Tesla excepted, if you want to buy a new car, you have to go to a dealership over which the carmaker has only limited control. Horror stories abound.

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CN EV Post

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Big chunk of NIO sale is through friends referral, facilitated by wechat and tracked by NIO app. Believe it or not, the older people, less educated people, the old-fashion people, do buy Mercedes, BMW, or Audi. @Edvin Jacobsson In reply to Edvin Jacobsson. Once order confirmed on the app, you can track production progress on you app.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 was the fastest-selling used car in September, averaging just 17 days on dealer lots, as per eBay Motors. Franchised dealers also saw a month-over-month improvement in the average number of days to sell vehicles from 32 to 29 days, their fastest pace so far this year.

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