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Hybrids take 7% of California market in 1H 2013; PHEVs 0.7%; EVs 1.1%

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Source: California Auto Outlook. in 2012, according to the California Auto Outlook for the second quarter of 2013. California Auto Outlook is sponsored by the California New Card Dealers Association. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicle share of the California retail market. Click to enlarge. Despite a 0.9

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Buick Offers Dealers Buyout Option As Electric Car Plans Accelerate

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Following a successful campaign at Cadillac last year, GM will offer a buyout to Buick dealers who do not want to sell electric cars.

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GM outlines plans for China with 17 launches this year; developing advanced propulsion and electrification tech in China

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General Motors discussed its future plans in China during a press conference in conjunction with the start of Auto Shanghai 2013. With more new models, the expansion of its local manufacturing capability and a growing dealer network, GM expects to increase Cadillac sales from 30,000 units last year to 100,000 units in 2015.

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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Meanwhile, Buick showed the least price strength, selling 2% or more below MSRP in November. Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index. US automobile dealer sentiment in the fourth quarter of 2022 dropped to the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI).

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Road Test: 2024 Buick Envista Avenir

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Compact SUV Coupe with a Head-Turning Design The all-new 2024 Buick Envista makes its North American debut as the fourth Buick crossover SUV, becoming part of the family of—from smallest to largest—Envista, Encore GX, Envision and Enclave. Scheduled to arrive in late 2024, the all-new Envista will complete the all-SUV Buick family.

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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

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Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Ford extends dealership EV investment deadline

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Ford has announced that Ford dealers will have an extra month to consider before the deadline to invest in the brand’s EV future. In short, while the company sees the benefits of having such a widespread dealer network, the auto giant also wants to remain price competitive with new direct-to-consumer options.

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