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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup. In September 2023, Fisker shared that it ramped production of the all-electric Ocean crossover SUV to 300 units per day.

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Ford unveils all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept with new EV crate motor customers can now buy

Green Car Congress

In Las Vegas for SEMA, Ford revealed the all-electric F-100 Eluminator concept—a zero-tailpipe-emissions demonstration truck powered by the all-new Ford Performance Parts Eluminator electric crate motor that customers can now buy online.

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GM will offer U.S. Buick franchise dealers buyouts

Teslarati

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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Ford enables dealers to use the Mustang Mach-E as a rental car, expanding EV loaners

Baua Electric

If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck. Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. With over 40,700 units handed over last year, the Mach-E was the second best-selling electric SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y.

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Ford is offering up to $13,000 off the 2023 Mustang Mach-E

Electrek

With a new dealer incentive and Retail Customer Cash bonus, now may be the best time to buy Ford’s all-electric SUV. All versions of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E now include a significant discount for those buying or leasing.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

EV Central

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. There are a number of these rapid RS e-tron GTs up for under $160,000, all with around 3000 dealer demo kms on the clock. These are loaded luxe Benzes that crack 100km/h in 3.8

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Polaris Xpedition: Continuing a Slow Creep Towards Trucks & SUVs

The Truth About Cars

Where’s the line between off-road side-by-sides and on-road pickup trucks or SUVs? And if you’re wondering who will buy these things, we will confidently point you toward the myriad of Americans who spend scads of money on recreation. Dealers will only be too glad to pad those prices with selections from the Polaris accessory catalog.

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