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BMW i5 will arrive at US dealers starting this month

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The next-generation BMW 5 Series is entering market availability globally, including the new i5 EV. The US will see the i5 Sedan arrive for sale in just a matter of weeks, before October’s end. more… The post BMW i5 will arrive at US dealers starting this month appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen sues car dealer for importing ID.6 EV to Germany

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Volkswagen is suing a German car dealer for importing the China-exclusive ID.6 In 2022, German car dealer Gregory Brudny offered the Volkswagen ID.6 6 EV for sale to customers in Germany. 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China. 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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The outbreak of COVID-19 has already impacted the automotive industry significantly, according to JATO Dynamics, a leading provider of global automotive data and insight. Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Hertz adds smart fortwo EVs to rental fleet, partners with Starwood Hotels on Hertz Global EV program

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The vehicle placements are part of the Hertz Global EV program, which will offer a variety of 100% electric and plug-in hybrids to car sharing and rental customers worldwide. announced a joint partnership to bring in Hertz Global EV to key Starwood select-service hotels in North America. smart fortwo electric drive.

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Study finds car dealerships pose significant barrier to EV adoption

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In 126 “mystery shopper” experiences at 82 car dealerships across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, the team found that that dealers were dismissive of EVs; misinformed shoppers on vehicle specifications; omitted EVs from the sales conversation; and strongly oriented customers towards gasoline and diesel vehicle options.

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BYD will be present at the 2022 Paris Motor Show

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Following this, BYD has recently appointed key dealer partners in Europe to continue this journey. million customers, and in the first half of 2022, reached a milestone for sales of new energy passenger cars exceeding 640,000 units. BYD has a long heritage in the global NEV sector, with extensive experience in the industry.

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Chevrolet to enter small cargo van segment with City Express based on Nissan NV200

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GM will procure the vehicle from Nissan and distribute it through the Chevrolet dealer network. GM expects the Chevrolet City Express, based on the Nissan NV200, to be available for sale in the fall of 2014.

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