The Truth About Cars

MARCH 15, 2024

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. Although this has changed, he says that it still takes time for the EV to reach dealers. marking a 284-percent increase year over year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. But what’s in it for you?

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2021

one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, have announced a partnership to electrify ARBOC Freedom low floor buses with the XL Hybrid (XLH) electric propulsion system. ARBOC has sold 39 vehicles with the XL Hybrid system installed thus far in 2021. XL Fleet Corp. Through the partnership, 24 ft.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. While we have yet to catch wind of any OEM partnerships, Fisker has confirmed a new network of dealer partners across North America and Europe. Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) Source: Fisker Inc. Fisker Inc.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

Axios recently highlighted the issue and found that dealers have EV inventory sitting on their lots for extended periods, suggesting that supply is significantly outpacing demand. Though EV sales seem to be dragging, hybrids and plug-in hybrids are hot commodities.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 13, 2023

Ford is recalling 125,322 newer hybrid and plug-in hybrid models over the potential for engine failure that could cause engine fires. Ford issued a stop-sale order to dealers for new in-stock vehicles in the recall population. It's an expansion of a recall from last July that now includes 2023 models.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 30, 2024

Plus, lawmakers look to probe Ford's battery plant, and Tesla's Autopilot recall is deemed a "distracting" flop by owners.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 28, 2023

Automakers never talk about future products with the media, but dealers often get previews of upcoming models and lineup changes. A dealer told Automotive News that Nissan plans to swap the current model’s standard V8 for a twin-turbocharged V6 engine making 424 horsepower paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. .&

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2016

Karma Automotive’s planned distribution strategy will use both independent dealers and also company owned brand-experience centers to sell and service the new high-end Revero plug-in hybrid. The company said it has been curating best-in-class dealers in key markets in preparation for the Revero going on sale later this year.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2024

Ford postponed the launch of at least two electric vehicles (EVs) to focus on hybrid production. Instead, Ford is adjusting its timeline to focus on offering hybrid powertrains with its internal combustion engine (ICE) lineup in North America by the end of the decade. This isn’t the first time Ford has postponed EV plans.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 30, 2023

And some hybrids are getting marked up past the gas money they’ll save. Recent dealer markups of popular. Electrify America’s cross-country charging network will support Tesla connectors, but many details are missing. Tesla will stay on top for U.S. EV sales for years, a study estimates.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 11, 2023

30% of US car dealers tell the Sierra Club they refuse to sell electric cars. Pretty soon they won't have to because they will be out of business.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

Despite previously having committed itself toward a future where it builds all-electric vehicles, General Motors has made plans to bring plug-in hybrids back to our market. Dealers have likewise expressed the need for more hybrids and fewer battery electric models based on consumer research efforts.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2021

The system stores sustainably generated electricity in used batteries that come from the all-electric SUV ŠKODA ENYAQ iV as well as the plug-in hybrid models SUPERB iV and OCTAVIA iV. Following a successful pilot project in Prague, the energy storage units are now available to ŠKODA contract dealers.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Appealing to customers who’d like a dose of electrons with their new Civic – or, perhaps more likely, appeasing dealers whining about the existence of a Corolla Hybrid, the crew at Honda is rolling out an electrified variant of the popular Civic next year. liter four-cylinder engine made at the Anna Engine Plant.

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

The first electrified vehicle for the Dodge brand will be a plug-in hybrid compact utility vehicle (CUV) called the Hornet. The plug-in hybrid which Dodge Hornet R/T will hits dealers next spring starting around $40,000.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 11, 2023

The Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid are being recalled for an issue that could cause fires in the engine compartment. Niro Hybrid from 2017 through 2022 and PHEV models from 2018 through 2022 are involved. Dealers will inspect the hydraulic clutch actuator and replace it, along with the fuse, if the defect is present.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. AeroVironment, Inc. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

family, but the platform will later be made available to dealers to offer combustion engine and hybrid vehicles as well. In the future, cars will be delivered via the dealer network. The dealer network will be incorporated into the subscription model right from the start, for example, when it comes to maintenance and repairs.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

We''ve got two Tesla stories--one in which a car-dealer rep says something really dumb--plus a debate over green transport, VW''s second plug-in hybrid, and the emergence of a secretive battery startup with ties to GM. All this and more today on Green Car Reports. While Iowa.'

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 21, 2014

See why plug-in hybrids are the best competitors to hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, learn about plans for Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima plug-in hybrids next year, and see why Tesla Motors may augment its company-owned stores with franchised dealers. We''ve got lots of plug-in-car news today. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2022

The pilot is within the larger Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). Dealers and their financing partners, leasing and rental companies, or truck-as-a-service providers can serve as providers. Small fleets will work with a CARB- and HVIP-administrator-approved provider to request a voucher.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

(NASDAQ:AVAV) as the preferred provider for charging system installation at its dealerships across North America for its 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ). The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid also comes with a lifetime hybrid battery warranty. The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid also comes with a lifetime hybrid battery warranty.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

And the dominant Australia new vehicle sales leader has predicted its entire line-up could go hybrid. The announcement was made at this week’s local launch of the C-HR compact SUV, which is also going hybrid in its second generation. There are three hybrid Corolla hatches – the $32,110 Ascent Sport, $35,260 SX and the $39,100 ZR.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2017

At the Chengdu Motor Show, Cadillac launched a version of the XT5 SUV equipped with a mild hybrid system, the first of its kind for the brand. The two mild hybrid variants (XT5 28E Platinum 4WD and 28E Advanced 4WD) will replace the XT5 28T Platinum 4WD and 28T Advanced 4WD in Cadillac’s lineup. liters/100 km (30 mpg US).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2016

Kia Motors Mexico celebrated its first anniversary in the country with the announcement of the arrival of Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) to the Mexican market at the end of the current year. With the introduction of Niro, Kia Motors will offer its first hybrid vehicle in Mexico and will strengthen its product lineup in the country.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Lexus is pricing the new 2018 RX 450hL three-row hybrid SUV—announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017—with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620—$1,550 more than its gasoline-engined RX 350L AWD three-rowed sibling. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2016

Kiessling Transit, a Massachusetts-based transportation company, is ordering 32 more hydraulic hybrid buses equipped with Lighting Hybrids’ Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. In addition, Lightning Hybrids has identified ways to reduce vehicle idle time by up to 30%. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2023

Customers interested in ordering the Mack MD Electric should contact their local Mack dealer. The Mack MD Electric is approved to be a part of California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Mustang Mach-E sales totaled 2,370, while turning on dealer lots in just 14 days, with a mix of 27.3 Ford’s all-new Maverick totals 6,513 sales, with 3,549 of these trucks sold as hybrids. Vehicles are moving off dealer lots at a record pace, as 37% of Ford’s retail sales in January came from previously placed customer orders.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2012

will install a network of intelligent charging points at the home addresses of owners of the new Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid and at all Toyota dealers in the Netherlands. The company expects to install between 1,300 and 2,500 charging points at the homes of owners in 2012, and 117 double charging points at Toyota dealers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

At market introduction, four A5 engine variants will be equipped with a mild hybrid system (MHEV). TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). TDI V6 engine with electric powered compressor (EPC) and mild hybrid technology (MHEV). The models will be with dealers starting in early 2020.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 22, 2013

Honda's two-motor Accord Plug-In Hybrid is now on sale at select New York and Californian Honda dealers. Choice in the plug-in hybrid market is growing all the time, and the Accord offers buyers an alternative to the Ford Fusion Energi--not to mention more established plug-ins like the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius Plug-In.

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