The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2023

Today's shady dealership story comes to us from the Chicago suburb of St. This is where Nissan of St. Charles owner Fred Vargason was forced to pay more than $13,000 out of his personal accounts toward his employees' retirement funds.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future. Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. We reached out to the Chicago Auto Show folks about that, and have not yet heard back.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 28, 2023

This car is for sale in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood. For what it's worth, the seller does appear to be a dealer, so keep that in mind. We'll disclose right up front that the seller mentions the car has a rebuilt title due to left-front-end damage from when it had 13,000 miles -- it now has 21,000. The car has the Track package.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2013

Louis, where the reasons for growth in this “New Wave” market include enthusiastic dealer engagement that results in increased community education and awareness, corporate and university outreach and midwestern pragmatism that appreciates the value equation of an EV. Chicago and Denver (tied). Washington D.C.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The comprehensive Chevrolet dealer network will provide support for servicing needs. In nine months, Maven has grown to nine markets: Ann Arbor, Michigan, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., There are no additional fees if a driver utilizes the vehicle for personal use.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Separately, GM was also recognized today by the Solar Energy Industries Association, or SEIA, as a “Solar Champion” at its annual awards luncheon at Solar Power International 2013 in Chicago. General Motors has 395 workplace charging stations at facilities across the United States, and has provided 4,300 EV charging stations to dealers.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2013

We’re seeing the adoption curve for EVs accelerate, and there is tremendous interest not only on the West Coast but in a number of new strongholds like Atlanta, Raleigh, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, St. Louis and many more. —Erik Gottfried, Nissan director of electric vehicle (EV) marketing and sales strategy.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Midwest EVOLVE launched in early 2017 with more than 60 partners, including automakers, utilities, state agencies, municipalities, dealerships, and dealer associations. The project was announced at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The advert used to be created in partnership with the Chicago company Highdive. gross sales of the Brilliant Cherokee, the emblem’s manage dealer, had been ill 7 p.c ” There’s a 30-second TV spot, moment a 60-second model is at the emblem’s YouTube channel. within the first part of this generation to 124,956.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Chicago-based Frank Baltierrez was fortunate enough to be one of the early customers able to take delivery of a Hummer EV Edition 1. This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s electric cars, from the entry-level Model 3 to the top-tier Model X, are scrutinized for their quality on a consistent basis.

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2023

. “We achieved these solid results through continued marketplace strength, website growth, the addition of Accu-Trade and media product upsells,” CEO Alex Vetter mentioned at the Chicago-based corporate’s income name Thursday. It snatched up automobile monetary era corporate CreditIQ in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. The 19 launch markets include: Atlanta, Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Orlando, Fla., Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.;

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Today, see why electric car owners need to pay close attention to dealer service bills, a new Tesla app for the Apple Watch, and the name of Kia''s upcoming 2015 Chicago Auto Show concept. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Ford Motor Company has named the first markets that will sell the Focus Electric, Ford’s all-electric passenger car: Atlanta; Austin and Houston, Texas; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Detroit; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; New York; Orlando, Fla.; Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

Earth Day EV Expo in Chicago, IL, which will include students from Illinois Tech and other universities showing off entries for the EV/autonomous EcoCAR challenge. Salem Kicks Gas in Salem, MA with a large variety of EVs on display and test drives from local dealers, along with e-bike and other battery-powered outdoor equipment displays.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2019

Thaler, a professor at the University of Chicago, won the Nobel Prize for economics in 2017. Even though the government’s Cash for Clunkers program is long gone, many local car dealers still offer those types of rebates, so the research has real-world implications. —Michael Wiles.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The new Sonata Hybrid goes on sale this spring and is built in Asan, Korea.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 30, 2023

Hireology, a Chicago dealership recruitment era corporate, additionally introduced a era instrument designed to deliver ChatGPT to automobile outlets’ human assets operations. “Just using GPT off the shelf does not really drive business outcomes for dealers and OEMS,” Daly stated. The Syracuse, N.Y.,

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All Cars Electric

JANUARY 28, 2010

As widely reported yesterday, Toyota has suspended sales of 8 models due to a faulty accelerator pedal mechanism. The defective part apparently causes the pedal to stick, resulting in unintended acceleration and loss of control of the vehicle. So what does a Chicagoland Toyota dealership do when it can't sell Corollas, Camrys or RAV4s until.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Fleet owners secure discounts through an approved vendor or dealer (such as Orange EV, also the OEM) who handles the voucher request process start to finish. Similar point-of-sale discount programs exist in other major metropolitan service areas around the country including Chicago and the state of New York.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Toyota pulled the sheet off the Grand Highlander at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show , showing not only a stretched version of their popular SUV, but also some premium touches that make it “grand” in more ways than length. Like the Highlander, the Grand Highlander has three rows but the third row now is more accommodating.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

FedEx showcased a prototype of the eStar electric truck during last month’s “Charge Up Route 66” tour that began in Chicago and ended in Los Angeles as part of the Fortune Brainstorm Green Conference. When it returns to its home base at the end of the day, it can be plugged in and fully recharged within 6-8 hours. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation. I had planned to sell them at first. This saved me the trip.”.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

To reach people where they live, including people with no access to home charging, GM is tapping its more than 4,400 dealers to build up to 10 Level 2 charging stations each, at both dealers and key locations, including underserved urban and rural communities. population lives within 16 kilometers of a GM dealer. amp-hours.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2009

The software upgrade is based upon patented technology developed by Chicago-based Ewert Energy Systems , which has granted PICC exclusive rights for its use in Prius conversion kits. PICC has three existing dealers with seven additional sites planned nationwide by year’s end. (PICC) has completed a software upgrade to its 6.1

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Electric Auto Association

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But then I realized that I’m an engineer, not a dealer of anything. I’d been driving my Honda Insight to Chicago every couple of months for chapter meetings,” Steiner said. It was actually the first lithium-powered vehicle certified by the US Department of Transportation. I had planned to sell them at first. This saved me the trip.”.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 3, 2021

of Chicago. advertised "Winking Fairy Lights for Christmas Trees" in Hardware Dealers' Magazine. The GE lights were still out of reach for the average consumer, but prices quickly dropped as competitors entered the market. Just four years later, Excelsior Supply Co. Each 8-bulb set cost only $5, with a wholesale price of $3.50.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2020

Hyundai is the only automaker providing these critical testing capabilities to hospitals, especially in hard-hit cities such as New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit. Hyundai and its more than 825 dealers have also provided support to local institutions with financial assistance, food donations, face mask headband production and loaned vehicles.

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Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 25, 2006

The Nation's largest retail car dealer sees the importance of the PHEV and its CEO is calling on his manufacturers to get with the program. Mike Jackson H ere's another important milestone for the Campaign. Here's the story from Auto Service World AutoNation Joins Hybrid Cause Auto Service World Oct. 12, 2006 AutoNation, Inc.

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Green Cars News

MAY 6, 2009

Local Ford dealers will loan new 2010 Ford Fusions to party hosts for the evening allowing guests to experience the vehicle among friends in a festive environment. Atlanta, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas, Philadelphia. One party host drawn at random also will win a new 2010 Ford Fusion and a trip to the American Idol finale in Los Angeles.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

According to Chicago Tribune , Tesla may also add a community electric charging station near the center. . “It’s my hope…that folks will want to come to this Tesla dealer because it is going to be so amazing.” Tesla is seeking zoning relief to construct a one-story Tesla center on top of 47,000 square feet of land.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2011

In April DBT established US operations in Chicago through the subsidiary DBT USA Inc., The home charging system, developed by AeroVironment and available with the purchase of a LEAF at Nissan dealers, includes both hardware and installation services at a price of $1,818 for a typical home installation.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Drivers of converted cars have received high levels of cooperation from dealer service departments so far. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies www.hevt.com Chicago, IL converts Ford F-150 pickup trucks. See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2017

Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Volkswagen Group of America created Electrify America LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary headquartered in Reston, Virginia, to fulfill its Appendix C commitments.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 17, 2023

Including suppliers, dealers, service centers, etc., Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service/Getty Images. -assembled vehicles increases to 60 percent from today’s 50 percent. As a data point, the 15 major automakers in the US employ about 388,000 workers, according to the American Automakers Policy Council.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Establishing dealer network. Chicago Tribune ) DaimlerChrysler 12/22/06 [DaimlerChrysler Group research chief Thomas Weber] played down the importance for passenger cars of plug-in hybrid technology that is getting lots of attention in the U.S. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GMs management (and the Unions) for decades acted with total impunity and absolute arrogance towards the consumer and real world economics. Even in their resurrected state, they dont have a prayer against toyota, honda, hyundai, and their worst nightmare, CHINA… — Seren 21.

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