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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

The Truth About Cars

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. The point was to create a conversation between the automaker and dealerships that have grown annoyed with some of the changes Ford has been asking them to make.

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Ford opens E-Transit Registration site for commercial customers; new pricing

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Along with the registration site, the E-Transit electric vans have updated pricing, with a targeted starting MSRP of $43,295 for the cutaway—lower than originally announced—to $52,690 for the high-roof extended-wheelbase cargo van. No deposit or purchase commitment is required.

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Report: Auto Dealers Ask Biden Admin to Slow Down EV Mandates

The Truth About Cars

As things currently stand, EVs are priced an average of $10,000 more than their nearest combustion-based counterpart. Though dealers are primarily concerned with having to engage in costly dealer refurbishment schemes designed to help sell EVs while the vehicles themselves aren’t seeing strong demand.

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CRU: lithium price downtrend continues, with disappointing EV sales in China the driver

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In August 2019, CRU reported on the steady slide in prices that has occurred in the lithium market since the beginning of the year. Since then, prices have continued to fall, CRU notes. Lithium hydroxide has fallen by 30% to RMB 74,500/t, according to CRU’s price assessments. in July based on official CAAM statistics.

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CRU: Lithium prices plunging as hype meets reality; impact of new supply, disappointing BEV sales

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CRU analysts observe that lithium prices have steadily declined since the end of Q1, finally crashing through the $10/kg LCE mark at the end of July. While many are forecasting long-run prices for lithium in the mid-teens LCE, citing refinery bottlenecks and the potential for ramp-up delays in the mining and refining sector, CRU disagrees.

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2024 Toyota GR Corolla Pricing Revealed, New Trim and Performance Parts

The Truth About Cars

Pricing for the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla has dropped. But that probably won’t matter much due to the fact that the model will undoubtedly be subjected to horrid dealer markups. Pricing is only pitching upward by a few hundred bucks. All prices include destination, FYI. Thus far, this hasn’t resulted in a discount.

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Hero Splendor EV Conversion Kit launched at Rs 35k by GoGoA1

Electric Vehicles India

Hero Splendor EV Conversion Kit launched at Rs 35k by GoGoA1. GoGoA1 an OEM/ODM and electric & solar-powered vehicles and its components supplier in India has launched the most affordable Hero Splendor, one of the best selling bikes and most favourite bike in India conversion kit for Rs 35,000. bhp of power and 63 Nm of torque.

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