The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The affordable Impreza sells at a far slower pace than other models but isn’t exactly welded to showroom floors. The 2025 Subaru Impreza is produced in Japan and will begin arriving at dealers later this year. Far better is the 11.6-inch A moonroof is optional; don’t bother if you’re over six feet tall or have a long torso.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 27, 2025

While Mitsubishi dealers will likely be happy to see a new model, it likely wont move in the same numbers as the brands recently discontinued Mirage, which was, for a long time, one of the most affordable vehicles in the country. There was the i-MiEV, but that was a niche product. Images: Mitsubishi] Become aTTAC insider.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to the 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey, 83 percent of respondents said the government was pushing the transition toward EVs too quickly and mucking up the auto market. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back. EVs are definitely not a want of our guests today.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 27, 2024

According to dealer memos, the manufacturer doesnt plan on taking any orders for the model since production will soon be ending. Based on the dealer notices intercepted by BMW Blog , the automaker has already stopped taking new orders for the Coupe. The BMW M8 Coupe is about to say auf wiedersehen to the world.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 2, 2024

While its vehicles aren’t “cheap,” Tesla offers two of the most affordable EVs on sale today. Dealer supply also played a role, and automakers are offering more incentives for EVs than before. Including Tesla, the average EV transaction price reached $55,235 in April, $433 less than Tesla’s standalone average.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 2, 2024

Analysts told Automotive News that Ford has seen Mach-E sales triple since the changes, bringing its significant dealer inventory down by nine percent. Ford aims to address the problem with its internal skunkworks team’s project to develop a more affordable EV, but there’s no word on when the effort will deliver a new vehicle.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

From CarBuzz : Some Reddit users believe the dealer is unwilling to carry out the repair. Of course, there's no proof that the dealer is doing this on purpose, so i3 owners (and those who drive older EVs, for that matter) may have to look to the aftermarket for solutions. The battery pack in an i3 consists of eight cells.

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Plug In India

APRIL 10, 2021

In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. So any battery pack related service will have to be done with your PURE EV dealer. For other manufacturers, check with dealers. Get one now!

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Though the SUV is getting a cheaper starting price, the most affordable LE model won’t arrive until the first half of 2025, while the more expensive XLE trim will hit dealers’ lots this December. Toyota equips a turbocharged 2.4-liter liter four-cylinder as standard, which makes 265 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 22, 2023

A recent study from KPMG found that most people are interested in buying an EV, but many cite affordability as a hurdle to ownership.& KPMG’s global automotive sector leader, Gary Silber, told Automotive News that “a lot of people are excited about the opportunity, but I don’t know how many people can afford it.”

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 19, 2024

Volvo is having trouble getting new EVs off the production line and onto dealers’ lots. The automaker recently delayed the launch of the small, affordable EX30 due to “changes in the global automotive landscape,” but it now appears that the flagship EX90 will experience similar issues.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2024

Small, affordable cars are almost completely gone from the U.S. Before getting too upset, the good news for Mirage fans (if there are any) is that Mitsubishi expects its dealer supply to last into the summer of 2025, so there’s still plenty of time to pick one up if that’s your thing.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2024

The K4 is stepping in to replace the Forte in Kia’s catalog, but it will remain one of the most affordable new cars in the country. Kia will begin sending the new K4 to dealers in September. The 2025 K4 will start at $23,145, which includes a $1,155 destination charge. The top GT-Line Turbo trim steps up to a turbocharged 1.6-liter

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The program will start in Redwood’s home state of California, the company said in a blog. “ To truly make electric vehicles sustainable and affordable, we need to create pathways for end-of-life battery packs to be collected, recycled and remanufactured into new battery materials,” Redwood said.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Due to the fact that fewer Americans can afford to buy property these days, many households are ultimately putting more of their monthly budget toward lodging. But it does offer additional data points and helps underscore some of the reasons why dealers aren’t terribly optimistic about vehicle sales moving forward.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

After several years of swelling vehicle prices and tragically lean inventories, the market has reached a point where dealer lots are getting full and consumers are becoming disinclined to go into quite so much debt in order to purchase a new automobile. Any deals you may find will hinge heavily on which brands and models you’re looking at.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

We do have more affordable variants coming in 2024, including 2LT with FWD,” one spox is quoted as saying. & In a market defined by skyrocketing average transaction prices and a seeming return to pre-pandemic inventory levels, this isn’t the best news – for consumers or dealers.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 1, 2024

Now starting at $56,250 (plus the Dealer Processing and Handling fee of $1,095), the 3.0 While the brand never really seemed like it was trying to make an affordable sports car out of the model, Toyota has effectively made it cost about $10,000 more than it otherwise would have. becomes $850 richer for the 2025 model year.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 22, 2024

The publication purchased a Blazer EV for long-term testing and noted that it had worked fine since a dealer installed a planned software update. The Blazer EV is still expensive after the price cuts, and Chevy missed its price targets for the Equinox EV, so GM’s stable is notably empty of affordable electric models.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 12, 2024

It’s also surprisingly affordable for what it brings to the table, and a new report from CarsDirect suggests it’s about to get even less expensive. The publication uncovered a letter to dealers that outlines price cuts for the 2024 Bronco Sport, bringing prices down by close to $2,000 for some configurations.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 4, 2024

Billed as showing up ‘right around the corner’, the next 4Runner will take its place in a newly and delightfully square SUV lineup at Toyota dealers. Fortunately, the news keeps rolling from Toyota, who’ve released a telling photo of the upcoming 4Runner – along with a suggested release date.

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EV Life

AUGUST 28, 2020

Most car sites are built for gas vehicles, so you have to do countless hours of blog research. Searching by Body Type or price range may open up surprising options for you like the fact that Hyundai and Kia make some of the best affordable electric SUV crossovers on the market. How do you charge your EV at home or in public?

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Citing Edmunds data that shows Mercedes-Benz dealers took an average of 82 days to sell the brand's battery-powered EQ models in September (double BMW's 38-day turnaround rate while also being above the luxury segment average of 57 days), the outlet was hoping to shed some light on the matter. Mercedes is responding to the discontent.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 2, 2025

While dealer markups have come down substantially over the past twelve months, its not uncommon to see brand-new models carrying price adjustments retailers believe some will pay just to be the first to one to park one in their driveway. Not all dealers added markups, but many did, trying to milk customers in the face of a weak supply.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 11, 2024

Nissan dealers are already short on compelling models to sell, and the move to cut most of its remaining cars likely won’t help in the short term. The company plans to narrow its product offerings to focus more on EVs going forward, but without the Altima or Versa, Nissan will have lost two of its most affordable vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Periods of more intense buying by dealers can drive wholesale price appreciation. Periods of more intense buying by dealers can drive wholesale price appreciation. If they go up, vehicle affordability could worsen and cut into consumer demand, he said.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Having asked several car salesmen and visited numerous dealers myself this month, the big takeaway is that markdowns seem to be reserved on the big ticket items that aren’t selling like they used to. But there does not appear to be a similar surplus of affordable models. All-electric models also appear to be overcapacity on many lots.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2023

.& Tragically, the pricey ZL1 will also be the one yielding the highest prices at auction when your children ultimately decide to sell it after you’ve passed and be subject to luxurious dealer markups when you’re trying to order it today.& liter V6, meaning the most affordable version of the car should retail at around $33,000.&

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Now consumers will be able to transfer their tax credit directly to the dealer at the point of sale. This simplifies the process, benefiting both consumers and the dealerships, but it also requires dealers to register on an IRS portal. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 30, 2024

General Motors already delivered the Chevrolet Bolt, with the model becoming one of the first affordable EVs offering real utility to customers. Dealers have likewise expressed the need for more hybrids and fewer battery electric models based on consumer research efforts. Simply chasing volume probably won’t be enough.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 10, 2024

CarsDirect found the offer, which became public in an October 8 dealer note. The F-150 Lightning has some compelling features, but it has never reached the affordable price point Ford promised before its release. The deal is available across the country, but some regions see a smaller $1,000 discount.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 7, 2024

This is especially true considering the now-discontinued LX/LD platform was comparatively affordable due to having been around so long. However, the automobile is one of the few technologies that hasn’t become more affordable over time. In small stints, this isn’t a big deal. home appliances, phones, computers, cameras, etc.)

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 1, 2023

With dealer lots starting to fill back up with product after years of lean inventories that encouraged salespeople to ask for absolutely ludicrous prices, the Federal Reserve has found that lenders are declining would-be borrowers at a record-setting pace.& & The reasons for this are many.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ponz Pandikuthira, Nissan Americas’ Chief Planning Officer, told Automotive News that the company would send a plug-in hybrid Rogue to dealers late in 2025 and noted that a series-hybrid SUV would arrive in early 2027 alongside a redesigned gas model. Images: Nissan] Become a TTAC insider.

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