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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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Half of Ford dealers won’t commit to EV program, will stick to ICE and hybrids for now

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Ford’s transition into the electric vehicle age does not seem to be going as smoothly as company executives expected. As per recent reports, a significant portion of Ford’s US dealership network is opting out of the automaker’s aggressive electric vehicle push. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

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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. billion on EV infrastructure.

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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

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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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Ford posted record electrified vehicle sales in January

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Ford electrified vehicle sales in January grew almost 4 times faster than the overall electrified segment. With a total of 13,169 vehicles sold, Ford electrified vehicles were up 167.2, The Mustang family of vehicles, Mustang and the all-electric Mach-E, produced sales of 8,041—up 76.3% with share up 5.0 of segment.

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XL Fleet partners with NFI’s ARBOC to offer hybrid electric bus option

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and ARBOC Specialty Vehicles, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., 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.

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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

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Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. 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. marking a 284-percent increase year over year.

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