The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 18, 2023

On this Friday afternoon, we find ourselves adding yet another post to our ‘Dealers Behaving Badly’ tag. This time, some former employees at a Nissan dealer in North Carolina are on the hook for more than 400 charges. The latter likely refers to temp tags that seem to have once been given out by this place like Tic Tacs.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2009

The dealers to be cut represent 14% of the company’s sales volume, according to Chrysler. The remaining Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers will continue with the new company in a global alliance with Fiat once the sale is complete. Chrysler says it plans to maintain business as usual with all of its dealers through the transition.

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EV Connect

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

million vehicles sold in the U.S., which is almost 8 percent of vehicle sales. Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. Leading auto dealers see that the near-term trend is electric and are adopting their businesses to sell more EVs. percent to 55.1

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Audi’s Neckarsulm site is the first automotive plant in the Volkswagen Group to use RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology for vehicle identification throughout the entire production process, thereby laying another cornerstone for fully connected production. On-metal tags” used for the first time in production of the e-tron GT.

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Baua Electric

MAY 23, 2024

Click here to find a local dealer that may have the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class in stock. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Tesla Model Y in stock. On May 10, Kia began offering a $1,500 “VIN Sticker Bonus” on specially tagged EV9s. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Kia EV9 in stock.

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Baua Electric

MAY 21, 2024

Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Tesla Model Y in stock. On May 10, Kia began offering a $1,500 “VIN Sticker Bonus” on specially tagged EV9s. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Kia EV9 in stock. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Ford F-150 Lightning in stock.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 25, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will begin sales in Japan on 30 August of an onboard device designed to alert pedestrians and others audibly to the presence of a quiet vehicle, such as a gasoline-electric hybrid. Tags: Brief.

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 8, 2022

The recent production of electric scooters in the market and public were attracting towards electric vehicles by end of march 2023 the excepted rate of sale to be increased nearer to 800,000 in India compared with 429,217 units in the previous period. Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt., Two-wheelers clocked sales of 231,338 units in 2022.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2010

The Swift Plug-in Hybrid is a series hybrid compact passenger car with a 0.66L engine that’s used for electricity generation in a powertrain based on that of an electric vehicle (EV). Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Japan Plug-ins. Swift PHEV. Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Kia introduces a new $5,000 discount on the 2024 EV9 After opening EV9 orders in November with a $54,900 starting price tag, Kia called its first three-row electric SUV a “wake-up call to the industry.” According to a memo sent to dealers (via CarsDirect ), Kia is offering $5,000 in customer cash on all 2024 EV9 trims.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Our target is to sell one million vehicles per year in Brazil by 2014, thus making an important contribution to the success of the Group’s Strategy 2018. With a daily production capacity of 3,000 vehicles, Volkswagen do Brasil is today already the country’s largest automaker. Local production will total some 800,000 vehicles this year.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Mol Transport Solutions, a leading manufacturer of port and material handling equipment in Europe. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2009

This marked the Prius’ fifth consecutive month as the number one selling new automobile in Japan, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association (JADA). Although September Prius sales results were sharply higher than August sales of 21,669, its monthly new vehicle market share dropped (from 12.1% Tags: Brief.

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Electric Auto Association

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

E VA members spread the word about Chevy Bolts Raejean Fellows, a former president of the Electric Vehicle Association, has been determined to show that electric vehicles (EVs) are affordable for a large swath of the American public. We can’t allow the dealers to pull this on buyers. They have a lot of tricks up their sleeves.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2010

The process will take gasoline powered vehicles and convert them to run on propane and compressed natural gas (CNG). The focus of the business will be to provide conversions to OEM bus manufacturers and dealers across the country. Tags: Brief. The operation will be conducted under the name Green Alternative Systems or GAS.

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) recently released its monthly report, revealing that electric vehicle maker Tesla was able to sell an impressive 93,680 cars over the month. While the overall car sales to dealers are projected to decline by 5.9% While the overall car sales to dealers are projected to decline by 5.9%

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 29, 2010

Balqon Corporation, a developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Industrias IVOR, a leading distributor of heavy equipment and material handling equipment, including heavy-duty trucks, in Colombia.

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Electric Vehicles India

MAY 3, 2021

On a full charge, it can provide a range of 60km The electric scooter has been already launched in Indonesia with a price tag of 36.8 The company plans to bring electric vehicles to India by 2020 but due to the global pandemic, the plan had been postponed to the coming years. million Rupiah which is the equivalent of ?

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company is investing US$450 million (THB 15 billion) in a new passenger vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand, scheduled for completion in 2012. The highly flexible plant will be capable of building a diverse range of vehicles in the future. Tags: Brief.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2024

Freight charges and actual dealer prices may vary. Vehicles displayed may contain optional equipment at additional cost. Coupled with an 8-speed DCT, the vehicles deliver a balance of fuel economy and quick response. The vehicle also offers an array of optional extras such as a 12.3-inch Turbo 4-cyl.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2009

The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel. Landry joined the board to assist in dealer and business development for ALTe. Landry joined the board to assist in dealer and business development for ALTe.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles in India 2021-22. With the entry of Ola and Simple One electric scooters, Indian vehicle users got a special interest in electric vehicles. So let us see some of the most awaited upcoming electric vehicles in India. Top 10 most awaited electric vehicles. Mahindra eKuv 100.

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2022

General Motors teased the Cadillac Celestiq today with a series of images displaying the concept vehicle’s sleek and streamlined design, which will serve as “the purest expression of Cadillac design, technology, and performance.” We’d love to hear from you!

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 7, 2021

The LetsTransport has already electric vehicles in its fleet and the deployment of Etrio vehicles will strengthen the fleet. The company has entered into the electric three-wheeler segment with the rollout of the Touro range of products with the starting price tag of Rs 1.7

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

British automaker Jaguar – set to become an EV-only brand next year – is officially ending production of its ICE vehicles by June and stepping into a new era of very expensive but powerful EVs. Jaguar is looking for a fresh start, and that means the I-Pace is dying too, along with its current crop of gas- and diesel-powered road vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2009

Honda’s Insight ( earlier post ) ranked as the best-selling car among all new vehicle registrations in Japan in April—excluding mini-vehicles with displacement of less than 660cc—with sales of 10,481 units, according to data from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. Tags: Hybrids Japan.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Also, other advanced in-vehicle systems such as Curve Speed Warning, Fuel Efficiency Adviser and the Human machine interaction with navigation systems will be tested. These intelligent vehicles will collect data that should deliver answers with regards to the impacts that these systems have on safety, efficiency and driver comfort.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

As part of what has become a global recall of the third-generation Prius, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA Inc, will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 133,000 2010 Model Year Prius vehicles and 14,500 Lexus Division 2010 HS 250h vehicles to update software in the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS).

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 6, 2021

A Bengaluru based electric vehicle startup Toutche has launched its new generation Heileo H100 electric bicycle in India. The electric bike comes with a price tag of 48,900 and the bookings have been already started from July 5th 2021. Toutche launches Heileo H100 hybrid bicycle with detachable battery.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Balqon Corporation, an emerging developer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications ( earlier post ), has entered into a Dealer Agreement with Autoelevadores Yale, a leading distributor of material handling equipment and electric vehicles in Argentina. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2009

Hybrids represented 12% of new light-duty vehicle sales—excluding minicars—in Japan in May, according to figures from the Japan Automobile Dealers Association. With a total of 21,601 units sold, this was the first time that the monthly new vehicle share of hybrids topped 10%. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Darwin Platform Group of Companies (DPGC) forayed into the electric vehicles sector with the launch of three new models of electric two-wheelers Darwin D-5, D-7 and D-14. The company’s models have been priced such as D5 with a price tag of Rs 68,000, D7 comes at Rs 73,000 and the D14 at Rs 77,000.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2009

In a post on GM’s FastLane blog, Tom Stephens, GM Vice Chairman, who announced the compact two weeks ago, said initial feedback from employees, potential customers, dealers, media, analysts and others on the proposed new compact was consistent and negative. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). This happened in one day.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2010

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2009

Modec, the British manufactured electric van ( earlier post ), says that it will soon be the first commercial electric vehicle to gain EC Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EC WVTA). The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) worked closely with Modec and Millbrook during the certification process. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2009

The 10-tonne truck is the largest pure electric vehicle on the road in Ireland. The regenerative braking system returns power back to the batteries every time the vehicle slows and also helps to reduce wear and tear on the conventional brakes. Tags: Brief. Based in Tullamore, Co.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

By 1986, 60,000 gray-market cars a year were coming into the United States, the majority of them Stuttgart products, and the heads of Mercedes-Benz dealers here were exploding like a graphite-moderated/water-cooled Soviet nuclear reactor did that year. The price tag on that car was $44,298, or about $157,037 in 2024 dollars.

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