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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets

Baua Electric

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. 2023 Vinfast VF 8 Vinfast’s first product for the U.S. is the VF 8 electric SUV.

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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

The Truth About Cars

dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. With 18 stores in seven states and its corporate dealers in California, VinFast now has a surprisingly robust U.S. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S.

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Ford dealers push back and drop out of Model e EV sales program

Teslarati

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. million and would give dealers two DC fast chargers, priority in replenishing EV models, more exposure on Ford’s company website, and demo units, which could be sold. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

The Truth About Cars

Here's one of those last-year cars , found in a car graveyard in Charlotte, South Carolina. The end came in 2005, when there were just two J-Cars remaining in production: the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire. 2005 Pontiac Sunfire coupe in North Carolina wrecking yard. In the end, it didn't matter much.

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Mack Trucks delivers Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin real-world trials

Green Car Congress

Volvo Group’s subsidiary Mack Trucks has delivered a pre-production Mack LR Electric model ( earlier post ) to Republic Services to begin in-service trials in the demanding refuse segment. Mack and Republic made the announcement during a virtual press event at Mack World Headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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The New Chevy Blazer EV Has Stumbled Twice in Recent Tests - Hard

The Truth About Cars

Kevin Williams at InsideEVs experienced several issues on his road trip from Ohio to North Carolina, leaving him stranded at a rural charging station. Now, Edmunds is reporting a similar experience, with its almost-new long-term Blazer EV test vehicle recording dozens of errors and weeks in the dealer repair department.

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VinFast in a major reshuffle to target US market

Baua Electric

After opening up its first dealership in North Carolina at the end of December, VinFast has announced partnerships with five dealers in four states. VinFast is also building its $4 billion EV factory in Chatham County, North Carolina.