Electrek

APRIL 23, 2024

VinFast Auto (Nasdaq: VFS) today announced that it’s officially signed agreements with 12 new car dealers in the US.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

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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Green Car Reports

APRIL 24, 2024

Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2024

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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Electrek

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

After asking its dealers to join it “on an epic journey of sustainable expansion,” Ford revealed over two-thirds of its dealers joined almost a year ago. However, close to 400 dealers have dropped out of the program since then.

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Electrek

APRIL 15, 2024

California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

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. ” Credit: Automotive News A Mercedes spokesperson declined to comment on internal discussions with its retailers.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2024

Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of the Hinduja Group has signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with South Indian Bank for financing dealers under the Bank’s dealer finance program. Under this partnership, the Bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the dealers of Ashok Leyland Limited.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more. Sponsor: Buy Electrek Merch !

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Electrek

APRIL 12, 2024

Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

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.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

The additions will give the company 18 franchised dealerships in seven states—North Carolina, New York, Texas, Florida, Kansas, Connecticut, and Kentucky—since the start of a pivot to a dealer model last year. The post Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

Over the weekend, your author happened upon a rural Ford dealership seemingly frozen in time, still using signage from past decades and proudly eschewing whatever cold corporate design is currently being foisted upon dealer principals by The Suits in Dearborn. It was neat to see a store embrace its heritage. Texas, ya’ll.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Nearly half of Buick dealers took buyouts from GM this year instead of committing to selling and servicing EVs. more… The post Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023 appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 13, 2024

The first to roll out, the Fiat 500e, is already drawing in new dealers ahead of deliveries. Jeep, RAM, Dodge, and Fiat owner Stellantis is launching its first passenger electric vehicles in the US this year.

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Electrek

MARCH 5, 2024

Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a "world-class" experience for its electric truck buyers.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Teslarati

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This means that about half of Ford dealers have opted to sell just combustion-powered and hybrid cars this coming 2024. Last year, CEO Jim Farley noted that Ford had secured commitments from about two out of three dealers for the company’s “Model e” program. He also noted that some dealers withdrew from the Model e program.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 1, 2023

On the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Cybetruck launch in detail, Volvo EX90, car dealers lobbying against EVs, and more.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 16, 2024

New tech updates for 2024 include: – A Vapor Injection Heat Pump System to help optimize energy consumption, especially in colder weather conditions.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 21, 2023

About half of Ford dealers have opted to sell EVs in 2024. Ford’s EV dealer program has around 1,550 participants. more… The post Ford confirms half of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 as some are opting out appeared first on Electrek. That’s down from around two-thirds around this time last year.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2024

California-based EV startup Fisker signed a new dealer in Miami and several in Europe as it fights to turn things around. After announcing massive price cuts on its Ocean electric SUV last month, Fisker looks to grow its dealer network. Fisker told Automotive News it has received a large number of leads following the price cuts.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Ford Motor Company has a tough challenge for its dealers selling electric vehicles. The automaker wants its dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices, according to a report from Reuters. Ford told Reuters that it was “excited to meet next week with our North America dealers to grow and win together.”

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The new Kia EV9 is being marked up by dealers despite the brand specifically asking them not to. As demand picks, some dealers are marking up the electric SUV by up to $7,000 over MSRP.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Toyota, whose Tacoma has led its segment for a while now, is hearing from its dealers that it’s time to act with a competing smaller pickup. Automotive News reported that Toyota dealers are pressuring the automaker to retake the compact truck crown it established in the U.S. back in the 1970s.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Ford’s Model e EV certification program, which was announced last year, has attracted its own fair share of critics from the automaker’s dealers. Since the program was announced, hundreds of dealers have reportedly opted out of the Model E program despite initially opting in for the initiative.

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2023

A new report finds that Tesla accounted for roughly $700,000 in lost gross profit per dealer in California during 2022. The new report published by Automotive News included the sales of three top D2C carmakers, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid. Specifically, the 193,707 D2C EV sales, of which 97.1%

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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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Baua Electric

APRIL 12, 2024

Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. But what’s in it for you?

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Volkswagen is suing a German car dealer for importing the China-exclusive ID.6 In 2022, German car dealer Gregory Brudny offered the Volkswagen ID.6 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China. 6 vehicles built by FAW-VW from an authorized VW dealer in China. 6 electric vehicle (EV) into Germany.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. This certification is required for any dealer selling Ford electric vehicles. Depending on how much dealers choose to invest, they will receive a correlating number of electric vehicles to sell. million into EV charging infrastructure.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Today, VinFast and a local dealer network in the Middle East signed an agreement to bring the former’s EVs to the region. Following recent Q4 2023 results that relayed a miss on annual delivery targets, Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast continues to bolster its global presence with the help of distribution specialists.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Vehicle-makers are establishing certification programs to make sure their dealers are prepared to provide a good experience to their customers as they make the transition to EVs. The Freightliner dealer network plans to have 100 dealer locations certified by 2025.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 28, 2023

Automakers never talk about future products with the media, but dealers often get previews of upcoming models and lineup changes. Automotive News recently reported that Nissan showed off a next-generation Armada SUV, and the changes are said to make the full-size family hauler more “Range Rover-like.”

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Electrek

OCTOBER 31, 2023

VinFast showed off its VF 3 electric car to US dealers, which could launch at under $20,000. more… The post VinFast considers launching $20,000 VF 3 electric car as US dealers show interest appeared first on Electrek. Vietnamese EV maker VinFast (VFS) may launch the cheapest EV in the US soon.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The all-electric Fiat 500e will arrive in the US by the end of March after selling out of its first dealer allocation in less than a week. The first Stellantis brand EV destined for the US rolled off the assembly line this week.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Now the rebate – which is up to $7,500 for new EVs that qualify, and up to $4,000 for used EVs that qualify – is available immediately when you purchase your car, rather than needing to wait potentially months to file a claim with your tax return. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS.

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