Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

In the state-by-state war between Tesla Motors and car-dealer associations, the electric-car maker has now added another victory to its tally. Massachusetts'' highest court ruled this week that the state dealer association does not have standing to sue Tesla for operating one of its company-owned stores there.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 14, 2022

2022 : The “Kindle” of license plates— Reviver ’s connected, digital RPlate —is now legal for use by any California car-owner, following a 10,000-car pilot that started in 2018. Identifying cars as legal for travel in high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Indicating that a car is in autonomous mode. Update 14 Oct.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2023

According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, performing these legally required software updates in-person costs OEMs half a billion dollars annually. Although most new cars can now receive OTA updates, many OEMs still lack the in-vehicle architecture to update software in all domains.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2014

The ongoing fight between Tesla Motors and car dealers across the country has spilled from the headlines into the legal system, but so far, the outcome is far from certain. Will Tesla be allowed to sell its cars directly to consumers?

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 20, 2014

That may be what''s happening in Arizona, where a new bill in the state legislature would legalize the direct-sales model of electric-car maker Tesla Motors--to the intense dismay of state car dealers who want it made.'

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Green Car Congress

JULY 31, 2020

Hyundai Motor is upgrading its Bluelink connected car services technology with a range of new features. The new Last Mile Navigation feature allows customers to continue the journey to their final destination after their car has parked. The new i30 will be the company’s first model to be equipped with the upgraded Bluelink.

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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. What’s more, now they can point to specific legal provisions that will help protect them in the process.

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 16, 2015

Well, add one more to the list of states where Tesla Motors can legally sell its electric cars--and do so without having to use franchised dealers. The Maryland General Assembly has reversed a ban on direct sales by Tesla, which displays its cars in Tesla Store and "gallery" facilities it operates.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2013

Tesla''s had a very good year thus far, but it was recently dealt legislative defeats in two states where it had hoped to sell its electric cars. In Texas, the state legislature declined to make an exception to existing rules that make it illegal for automakers to sell cars to retail buyers. In North Carolina, a Senate.'

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Every month, and often more frequently, a new story appears about the state-by-state battle between Tesla Motors and auto-dealer lobbyists. In some states, Tesla is permitted to sell its electric cars online, deliver them to customers, and open as many Tesla Store showrooms as it wants.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

M-9000-MACH-E, the e-crate motor is now available at authorized Ford parts warehouse dealers or online at Ford Performance Parts. Retailing at $3,900, it is targeted for builders looking for a transverse-oriented powertrain to electrify a range of vehicles from modern to vintage cars, trucks and SUVs.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 14, 2017

Its auto-dealer lobbyists, however, are equally large and powerful. DON'T MISS: Tesla Loses Legal. Its politics is bare-knuckle, its hats are big, and so are its ranches. It also generates more renewable wind energy than any other state in the union.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

BMW M GmbH is introducing its first high-performance car with an electrified drive system. Production of the BMW XM will get underway at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA in December 2022 before it arrives at dealers worldwide in spring 2023. kWh/100 km in the WLTP cycle; and CO 2 emissions of 36 – 33 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When you plan to sell or buy a car, there are many choices available. You can place or receive a bid online from a reputable source, visit a physical auction or visit a nearby dealer. Everyone wants to get a good deal when selling a car , but very few people manage to do so. Value of Your Car. Clean and Repair Your Car.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

An Alabama Ford dealer has a solution , however, in the form of a base F-150 XL with a Roush supercharger and other upgrades. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter. The truck also has a 3.73

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 24, 2023

When you buy a new car, the warranty is one of those things that is just a given, but a Toyota GR86 owner recently found the limits of his coverage, despite appearing to use his car in a way sanctioned by Toyota. The lap didn’t look like anything special on Luke’s in-car camera, so it’s unclear what caused the failure at that time.

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Teslarati

JULY 30, 2021

Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. Holcomb also granted Tesla this license.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 7, 2022

. “It has come to our attention that a limited number of dealerships are interacting with customers in a manner that is negatively impacting customer satisfaction and damaging to the Ford Motor Company brand and Dealer Body reputation,” Andrew Frick, VP of Sales for Ford’s U.S. and Canadian operations, said.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

The IONIQ 5 N eN1 is a new electric race car designed and improved by Hyundai for professional drivers only. While the IONIQ 5 N is a performance variant of Hyundai’s flagship IONIQ model, it is still street legal and available to consumers… albeit with potential dealer markups. Have a look.

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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

AUGUST 11, 2015

Tesla has come under fire from franchised car dealers in several states for its direct-sales model. That's led those dealers to lobby for changes to existing franchise laws, specifically to prevent Tesla from selling cars directly to customers in some states.

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

There’s never been more interest in electric cars. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. One reason electric cars haven’t taken off yet: it isn’t easy. Narrow your electric car search.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Global car sales increased to approximately 67.2 Car ownership marks an important milestone, both representing freedom and requiring significant financial commitment. Walk into the dealership after you’ve done your reesarch Do Your Research When buying a car, having the right information is crucial.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Segment growth is slowing and the industry is starting to act a little more cautious as the novelty of electric cars begins to wear off. Dealers don’t seem to be particularly enthusiastic about electrification anymore either. Image: Ford Motor Co.] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 16, 2023

. “In contrast to the California waiver law, each of these waiver restrictions are long-standing requirements so dealers should [be] familiar with them,” Oscherwitz and senior information analyst Husain Radiowala wrote in an after Knowledgeable.IQ weblog publish the corporate shared with Car Information.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 25, 2023

The go well with seeks an injunction and damages, in addition to $763,375 Nissan mentioned the collect owes for 25 cars it purchased in 2021 and some other $152,994 it mentioned the ex-dealership owes for portions, equipment and products and services. The go well with, filed Aug.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 11, 2024

seconds, it is the fastest, most powerful road-legal Porsche of all time. seconds, the new Taycan Turbo is Porsche’s most powerful road-legal car yet. The first models are expected to hit US dealers this summer. The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is an all-electric powerhouse. With over 1,000 hp and a 0 to 60 mph in 2.1

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 22, 2022

Make directly selling to customers legal and empower consumers by not making them haggle with dealerships. The simplest way to sell EVs in America is to forgo the dealership model. In an article in The Atlantic, the author discussed the problem with dealerships and their allies in the political system in the US. In a […].

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 26, 2023

Just over 20,000 Buick Reattas were made during the model's production run for the 1988 through 1991 model years, and I had documented seven of them in car graveyards prior to today's Junkyard Find. All of those cars were in reasonably good condition, but today's '88 is an example of a Reatta that was loved to death by its final owner.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 1, 2021

Ola AirPro world’s first autonomous electric flying car unveiled-Book your test flight . Ola Electric has unveiled the world’s first fully autonomous electric flying car, Ola AirPro. Excited to unveil the world’s first and only fully autonomous electric flying car. Road legal. The Ola AirPro. Ola AirPro.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 29, 2024

Since then, I discovered this April 1957 edition of The Cadillac Serviceman , GM’s in-house magazine publication for its dealer service centers. Annual changes to vehicles kept customers coming back, marketing happy with new things to advertise, and made it clear to the general public if you could afford a new car (or not).

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 26, 2015

Awards to dealerships and car-dealer groups are common, and often both appreciated and promoted by their recipients. A new award nomination that recognizes the work of state dealer lobbyists, however, is not likely to get that appreciation or publicity--at least from dealers in those four states.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 30, 2016

Coffins made by monks don't often figure into either legal decisions or the electric car industry, but they do at the moment. Tesla Motors is weighing whether to sue in Federal court over various state franchise laws that prohibit it from selling Model S and Model X electric cars online to buyers.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

According to Fox Business , the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association has stated that the ban would not be suitable for resident transportation due to the state’s colder climate. At the same time, 17 states have sued the state of California over the ban via federal court, and more legal challenges are expected.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

GM plans to reach out to consumers soon, and owners of the vehicles can take them to GM dealers for a repair full of charge, of course. Not to mention GM being mired in legal issues from its Cruise acquisition. Still, it’s yet another bump in the road for the new all-electric Chevy Blazer EV.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2023

A new tool released by Recurrent Auto shows car buyers which used EVs qualify for federal tax incentives based on a simple VIN search. But fear not; a new tool from Recurrent Auto will show you if the car you are looking at will qualify via a simple VIN searching system. The vehicle must have a battery with a capacity above 7kWh.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Trevor Milton’s legal team releases statement after Nikola founder indicted for fraud. The company said it is building pre-series trucks at its Coolidge, Arizona production facility and could deliver as many as 25 trucks to dealers and customers by the end of the year.

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