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U.K. Dealer Sells 'Death Trap' Twice, Faces Jail Time

The Truth About Cars

There's a dealer -- 62-year-old Steven Hickman -- in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, who was convicted of selling an "unroadworthy" Subaru Forester (the model year is unclear) to a customer last March. The United States doesn't have a monopoly on shady car dealerships. He sold the car through his store, Shelby's of Netherton.

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Fleet Advantage Announces Staff Promotions In Operations, Remarketing, & Dealer Services

Green Fleet Magazine

Fleet Advantage has named a new Fleet Director of Operations and Off Lease, Remarketing Operations Manager, and Manager of Dealer Services and Operations Administration.

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Dear Tesla: Car And Driver's Hilarious Take On Why Car Dealers Are Awesome

Green Car Reports

From Jonathan Swift''s "modest proposal" to MAD Magazine in the formative years of many pre-teen boys, it serves as a bracing reminder of the absurdity of life. Fast forward to the ongoing state-by-state battles between Tesla Motors and lobbyists for state and national car-dealer interests, who are trying to get franchise laws modified.

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How Stellantis Is Electrifying Its Dealers

Green Fleet Magazine

Stellantis has partnered with AGI and Charge Enterprises, Inc. to focus on the transition to electric vehicle sales and service, along with charging infrastructure.

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Used Tesla Model 3 prices are leveling out in the UK

Teslarati

As noted by Car Dealer Magazine UK , used vehicle prices in the UK dropped by just 0.5% Watch Car Dealer Magazine ‘s video on the topic below. in October. This represents the sector’s strongest performance for the month in 14 years. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Wholesale Auction Sales Rise Slightly But Show Strength

Green Fleet Magazine

Fleet/lease sales were responsible for the increase in auction volume in the first quarter as dealer sales fell 5.4% YOY and fleet/lease sales rose nearly 29%.

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UK’s IMI warns of upcoming shortage in qualified service personnel for EVs

Teslarati

Because of this, training budgets are typically reallocated towards sustaining regular operations amid the prevailing economic pressures faced by employers, as noted in a Car Dealer Magazine UK report. IMI CEO Steve Nash issued a statement about the matter.