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JUNE 16, 2024

Following the departure of four high-profile executives at Stellantis North America, some dealers are growing concerned about the company’s direction. Considering these factors, the departures have raised additional questions from dealers. Kelleher has also highlighted some restructuring at the company’s U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Neta – the EV brand of China’s Hozon Auto, is making strides to begin selling its vehicles in Mexico this year. The automaker recently signed multiple partnerships with dealers and financial institutions in the country to enter the local market to the South as early as Q4 2024. The Neta X EV / Source: Neta.co

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MARCH 12, 2024

Just like passenger cars, commercial vehicles are traditionally sold through dealerships, and these dealerships must also make investments in new facilities and training in order to sell EVs. Daimler subsidiary Detroit eConsulting will work with customers to help them understand their infrastructure and vehicle optimization needs.

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JUNE 2, 2023

The vehicle is delivered to the driver within two weeks, and they use the Ford Drive app to manage payments and service. In each city, the Ford Drive team works with local dealers to purchase a fleet of Mustang Mach-Es. Service and maintenance of those vehicles are conducted through dealers as well.

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JANUARY 12, 2022

General Motors introduced CarBravo, a new marketplace for used vehicles. GM says that CarBravo will offer used-vehicle customers access to an expansive inventory, an omnichannel shopping experience and exclusive ownership benefits. Dealer enrollment begins immediately, and the consumer launch is expected to begin in spring 2022.

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AUGUST 16, 2019

EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, has launched the new Motorist Assistance Plan (MAP) Electric Vehicle Protection. million battery electric vehicles are estimated to be sold in North America in 2025. and 6 million vehicles by 2030.

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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.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 16, 2024

Photo credit: Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) has introduced a comprehensive North American business strategy called "Momentum 2030." The strategy was presented to dealer partners in Nashville, Tennessee, generating considerable positive feedback. By 2030, the company's U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) plans to debut three new electrified models—two BEVs and a PHEV—in the US market this year. Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins.

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JULY 13, 2022

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Redwood) will collaborate to create a supply chain to recycle Volkswagen and Audi electric vehicle batteries in the United States, with the goal of providing accessible and more sustainable electric mobility for American drivers. VWGoA) and Redwood Materials, Inc.

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MAY 6, 2021

Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America; its exclusive Virginia dealer, Sonny Merryman Inc.; Proterra Powered leverages Proterra’s electric vehicle technology and expertise to help commercial vehicle manufacturers electrify their vehicles.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Working with its 2,600-plus dealers, the company is focusing on the dealership transition to electric-vehicle sales and service, offering consulting and on-site evaluation of electric-vehicle (EV) integration needs within every area of the dealership business. In the US, the company plans to offer more than 25 BEVs by 2030.

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APRIL 22, 2021

EV technology developer Battle Motors has acquired commercial vehicle OEM Crane Carrier Company. and Nick Sampson, co-founder of Faraday Future and former head of vehicle engineering at Tesla. Battle Motors was founded by Michael Patterson, the founder of Romeo Power; Paul Marsolan, co-founder and former CTO of InAuth, Inc.;

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Baua Electric

JULY 30, 2024

China’s BYD wants a bigger piece of the North American EV market. New documents filed with the federal and Ontario governments show lobbyists, on behalf of BYD, asking to “advise on matters related to the expected market entry of BYD into Canada for the sale of passenger electric vehicles.”

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MAY 4, 2021

To date, more than 450 commercial customers in North America, including 200 top fleets and fleet management companies, have said they’re interested in purchasing the E-Transit. E-Transit is an electrified version of Ford Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 2, 2022

General Motors has announced that vehicles sold too quickly after their initial sale will have their warranties stripped ahead of multiple hotly anticipated product releases. In the continued battle of many automakers to limit price gouging by dealers and private resellers alike , legacy brands have very few options.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Webasto first entered the electric vehicle market in 2014 with the high voltage heater, as part of its strategic plan to serve its OEM customers as they moved more decisively into the e-mobility space. —Mark Denny, president and CEO of Webasto Customized Solutions in North America. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Stellantis pulled out of last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show , stating that it was trying to save money amid the now resolved UAW strike. Stellantis says dealers can decide if they want to make an appearance at subsequent trade events while corporate takes a pass.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2020

billion investment in Ford’s North American manufacturing facilities to produce a series of new electric vehicles for commercial and retail customers. The new E-Transit will join the all-electric F-150 announced in September and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, which begins arriving in dealers’ showrooms next month.

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JULY 31, 2024

Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch an electric version of its CLA coupe in the US electric vehicle (EV) market by late 2025. According to a Mercedes dealer, over 50% of CLA buyers are new to the brand. The global EV market is declining as customers seek more affordable electric vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

However, a slowdown is being signaled with just two of the high-potential BRIC markets likely to see increased sales this year. China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. —Lin Huaibin, manager, China light vehicle sales forecast, IHS Automotive.

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JULY 28, 2021

Toyota extends battery warranty for self-charging hybrid electric vehicles. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said that it has increased the warranty on batteries for its self-charging hybrid electric vehicles (SHEVs) since August 1, 2021. Its self charging electric vehicles Toyota Camry and Vellfire sales with effect from August 1, 2021.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Automobili Pininfarina has announced today that it is again expanding its dealership network in the United States as it looks to take advantage of the small number of electric hypercars currently on the market. Pininfarina’s newest dealership is Salt Lake City Motorcars in Utah, the company’s 11th dealer in the U.S.,

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

—Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America. Hyundai’s dealers in the available states will be able to educate customers on the Hyundai Home offering and connect them directly to the online marketplace.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are joining forces to catch up as the US market transitions to EVs. Nissan and Mitsubishi will jointly develop an electric pickup for the US market. The automakers are teaming up after falling behind as the market shifts to electric beneath its feet. This includes pickups.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Green mobility soars with more power with more support from governments The future of transportation lies in electric vehicles. And here is a new change in transportation in the form of eco-friendly electric vehicles. Includes a chronological list of EV trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and upcoming electric vehicle events.

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JANUARY 21, 2012

According to a new Pike Pulse report published by Pike Research, the two electric motorcycle and scooter manufacturers who are best positioned to take advantage of upcoming shifts in the market are Zero Motorcycles and Jiangsu Xinri E-Vehicle. The e-motorcycle and e-scooter market is here to stay. —Pike Research.

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AUGUST 17, 2015

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—the rebirthed Saab—and Dongfeng Motor Corporation (Dongfeng) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to achieve global industrial synergies. Dongfeng will also support NEVS to achieve the new energy vehicle mass production. —Mattias Bergman, President, NEVS.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 30, 2023

Canadian dealers of Mercedes-Benz vehicles are reporting that the automaker is considering revising its strategy for North America. The dealers attended a market-wide retailers meeting in Vancouver held in May and noted that the automaker was fretting about consumer hesitancy over expensive electric vehicles.

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JUNE 3, 2021

Foxconn tied up with Thailand’s PTT for making electric vehicles. Foxconn and PTT have signed a memorandum of understanding to make EVs and their components for the Thai market. They will cover the markets globally including North America, Europe, China and also India. Watch the related video here.

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JULY 10, 2012

with inventory financing to support the expansion of its dealer network in the US. This type of arrangement, also known as floorplan financing, allows dealers to stock, market and sell a wide variety of motorcycles and related products from manufacturers. Brammo products are on permanent display at the Vehicle Innovation Center.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2018

A new study by a team from Aarhus University in Denmark has found that car dealerships pose a significant barrier to electric vehicle adoption at the point of sale due to a perceived lack of business case viability in relation to gasoline and diesel vehicles. Only three North America-focused studies exist as of 2017.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

The South Korean automaker plans to strengthen its leadership in the EV market, with new models gaining momentum. Hyundai sold 268,785 EVs in 2023 During the last three months of 2023, Hyundai sold over 57,975 electric vehicles globally. The company saw solid sales growth across key markets, including North America, Europe, and India.

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JUNE 3, 2021

The Toyota debuts its all-new all-electric SUV concept bZ4X for North America at Toyota Motor North America’s headquarters. The company aims for the first global series of battery-electric vehicles to be introduced under the brand “Toyota bZ.”.

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JULY 5, 2023

The very Italian marque Fiat continues to roll out new products – in markets not named North America, of course. & And by “very Italian”, we, of course, mean its newest vehicle shares structure with a Jeep. Whatever the judgment, it seems most upcoming Fiats will share this styling cue.

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JUNE 28, 2024

As part of the overhaul, the rugged SUV brand is returning to the small UV segment in North America. Jeep will add a new model every year over the next three years to build a 13-vehicle lineup. By 2027, Jeep will launch six fully electric vehicles. Stellantis dealer Ralph Mahalak Jr.

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