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GM Dealers Want Hybrids Instead of More EVs

The Truth About Cars

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Report: Mitsubishi Planning Dealer Expansion, More Models for U.S.

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With new vehicle prices having surpassed parody, any automaker building affordable vehicles may soon find themselves getting a lot of attention from customers who just want something that will work for under $40,000 and that’s basically all Mitsubishi sells. But they have no dealer nearby to make that purchase." sales market.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Ownership Blog

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My blog unearthed a lot of the inner workings on that vehicle. Do read my blog , where i talk about the same in greater detail. Also car manufacturers are not launching affordable electric cars. All it takes, is one startup like Strom or OLA electric to launch a small electric hatchback at affordable rates.

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U.S. Dealers Are Very Angry With Stellantis Leadership Right Now

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dealer network is none too pleased with the manufacturer and looks to be blaming CEO Carlos Tavares. The National Dealer Council has sent an open letter to the executive and it doesn’t pull any punches. Dealers want more investments to go toward clearing out older inventories and developing new models that would help boost sales.

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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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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

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Ford introduced its tiered dealer program nearly twelve months ago, splitting stores interested in selling electric into “Model e Certified Elite” and “Model e Certified.” In exchange, dealers are given access to demo vehicles and a factory guarantee for limited EV allocations.&

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How Will Hurricane Helene Impact Auto Insurance, Dealers, and Used Prices?

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In dealers' cases, an event such as Helene might cause insurance companies to seek further storm-proofing of a dealership property to protect vehicle inventory. "We're For dealers, the hurricane can be viewed as a massive windfall or major disaster.

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