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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

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Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

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GM and its dealers will work together to expand access to charging in local communities including in underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited. These charging stations will be available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase a GM EV. —GM President Mark Reuss.

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GM Offering Reimbursement to Early Chevy Blazer EV Owners

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After announcing that Ultium-based EVs would not offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, GM issued a stop sale for the Chevy Blazer EV over software issues. Since it lowered the EV’s price upon lifting the stop-sale order, owners who paid more might be eligible for some money back. Image: Chevrolet/GM] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Chevy Blazer EV goes on sale again with lower price tag

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General Motors (GM) brand Chevrolet has begun selling the Blazer electric vehicle (EV) once again, after the automaker halted orders for over two months due to a software quality issue. Chevy announced on Friday that it’s now resuming Blazer EV sales, re-launching the vehicle’s three configurations with lower price tags starting at $50,195.

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GM to void warranties of flipped vehicles to combat price gouging

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According to FOX Business , a letter sent from GM North America President Steve Carlisle to dealers outlines that bumper-to-bumper, powertrain/EV propulsion system, sheet metal, tire, and accessory warranties would be removed from vehicles that are resold too quickly after the initial sale. Why should they care?

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General Motors introduces omnichannel used car marketplace CarBravo

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GM says that CarBravo will offer used-vehicle customers access to an expansive inventory, an omnichannel shopping experience and exclusive ownership benefits. Dealer enrollment begins immediately, and the consumer launch is expected to begin in spring 2022. Importantly, the program features will also be offered on non-GM used vehicles.

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GM launches unique EV charging infrastructure program

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GM has launched the “Dealer Community Charging Program” ahead of the launches of numerous EVs from its brands. General Motors (GM) dealers aren’t the most popular crowd. Critics point out problems with price gouging and poor customer experiences. – and not just at dealerships.

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