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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

Green Car Congress

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Green Car Reports

Dealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers.

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China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

The Driven EV News

Australians around the country will soon be able to take Leapmotor C10 electric SUV for a test drive with the unveiling of a countrywide dealer network. The post China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs appeared first on The Driven.

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VW’s direct sales model for Scout Motors to be challenged by US dealers

Teslarati

On Thursday, Scout noted that it is planning to adopt a direct sales model instead of using a conventional dealer network. auto dealers. As per the dealers association, it will “challenge this and all attempts to sell direct in courthouses and statehouses across the country.” Introducing the all-new Scout Traveler SUV.

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VW Dealers Call Scout Plans 'Salt In The Wound'

InsideEVs

Volkswagen dealers aren't happy about Scout's direct-to-consumer retail plan. They're gearing up for a big fight.

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Stellantis responds to the US Dealer Council’s letter

Teslarati

Stellantis responded to the US National Dealer Council’s (NDC) letter and addressed their concerns about the future of US brands under the company. “W W e take absolute exception to the letter sent by the president of the Stellantis National Dealer Council [in the United States], Kevin Farrish.

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Why Scout Motors Said No To Dealers, And Why They're Already Mad

InsideEVs

Scout Motors doesn't want to bother with any of it, but the dealers are crying foul. Electric vehicles have a traditional sales problem.

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