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Ford permits dealers to list EVs below MSRP

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Ford is finally permitting car dealers to list electric vehicles (EVs) below MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price. The legacy automaker sent a bulletin to dealers, allowing them to advertise EVs below MSRP. Ford’s new MSRP rules apply to the Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit.

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Report: Ford Vows Better Dealer Engagement, NADA Attendees Vexed

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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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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

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We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup. He plans to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association convention and make a pitch to the auto dealers.

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Tesla price cuts spur dealer discounts and manufacturer incentives on other EVs

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Let’s take a look at the first price drops from legacy automakers… more… The post Tesla price cuts spur dealer discounts and manufacturer incentives on other EVs appeared first on Electrek. In this case, Tesla’s steep price cuts combined with gaining access to federal tax credits have sent shockwaves through the industry.

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Car Dealers to President Biden: ‘enthusiasm has stalled’ for EVs

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Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs. But that enthusiasm has stalled.

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VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East

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VinFast signed its first dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) in the Middle East. Under the agreement, VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) will be distributed in the Oman market through its official dealer, BAT. The post VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

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A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back.

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