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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

The Truth About Cars

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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Plug In America partnering with National Automobile Drivers Association to train dealers nationwide

Plug in America

On March 11, at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas, Plug In America announced that it is partnering with NADA and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to educate franchised auto dealerships nationwide on electric vehicles. said NADA president and CEO Mike Stanton.

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Ford Plans New Build-To-Order System To Reduce The Cost Of Electric Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

Ford CEO Jim Farley will meet with dealers next week in Las Vegas to describe changes to the sales process for its electric cars.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

All sales are made through one of several dealers that offer vehicles equipped with Lightning Systems’ electric powertrains. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT. Agencies, cities and counties interested in purchasing vehicles should consult RFP/Bid 19-01.

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Mercedes-Benz USA 2023 sales: Overall steady, but EVs surge by nearly 250% year-over-year

Baua Electric

Ahead of its full Q4 report and 2023 sales breakdown, Mercedes-Benz USA has posted some of its sales numbers, which are encouraging overall, especially in the growing segment of BEVs, which saw nearly 250% growth year-over-year. Top-end and Can sales are up year-over-year, while Mercedes’ core vehicles are down 4%.

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Shock! VinFast’s VF Wild electric pickup was designed in Melbourne!

EV Central

The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas GoMotiv launched during COVID lockdowns with Thorpe and Thompson working from their homes.

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Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

And Vietnam’s Vinfast revealed an electric pickup concept, a $20,000 mini electric SUV, and a retro-styled e-bike, all at this week’s CES in Las Vegas.