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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

The Truth About Cars

Mitsubishi likewise wants to broaden the reach of its dealer network and is presently considering alternative retail concepts in addition to more traditional expansion plans. The dealer network size "limits our ability to go to the next level in share and sales volume," Chaffin said. sales market. executives.

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Chrysler Portal concept: all-electric minivan for CES offers some self-driving

Green Car Reports

It was widely rumored that Chrysler would reveal an all-electric minivan at this week's Consumer Electronics Show—and now we have the details. But the Chrysler Portal concept that will debut at CES won't be showing up at your local dealer any time soon.

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GM and JVs deliveries in China down 43.3% in Q1; Wuling introduces EVs

Green Car Congress

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GM shifted its primary focus to supporting control and prevention of the coronavirus while also ensuring the safety of its employees as well as company and dealer operations. The minivan has a range of 300 kilometers on a single charge and supports DC fast charging. Wuling Rong Guang EV.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. Volvo recently rebranded its fully electric XC40 and C40 Recharge as the EX40 and EC40 with new upgrades as its streamlines its portfolio for an all-electric future. The Swedish automaker is also launching its first three-row electric SUV , the EX90.

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Mazda first to recycle end-of-life vehicle bumpers into new vehicle bumpers

Green Car Congress

The new technology was inaugurated on 21 August and is initially being used to make rear bumpers for the Mazda Biante minivan. Mazda became an industry leader in bumper recycling when it began processing damaged bumpers collected from in-use vehicles through its dealer network in Japan.

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News: 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz

Clean Fleet Report

Revisiting and updating the past Volkswagen walked away from the bus and van market right about the time minivans became the rage, though it did soldier on with the low-volume Type 2 Vanagon until 2002. It will be sold in all 641 VW dealers in 50 states of the U.S.,

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Clean Fleet Report

This appeases the purists who can’t imagine a Harley that’s quiet and scent-free while letting H-D move into the electrified future. LiveWire Labs in Silicon Valley will communicate with Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee to “pioneer the future of motorcycling.” Next up will be the ID.Buzz electric minivan. Fine with me.

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