Teslarati

JULY 27, 2022

Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. The post Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 11, 2017

Another month, another Tesla battle with auto-dealer lobbyists in another state—or so it seems in the company's ongoing battle to sell electric cars online directly to buyers. This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting Tesla do just that.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 11, 2022

East Hartford has ruled in favor of local auto dealerships and pulled a move that feels petty and straight out of Mean Girls. In August 2021, I reported on some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut. That good news is no longer good, though, thanks to the moves of Hoffman Auto, a local dealer […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

When I was on a podcast with Connecticut State Senator Will Haskell and Will Cross from Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut, the senator said something that helped me understand exactly why dealerships are fighting so hard against Tesla and other EV manufacturers.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

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. The post Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The Day editorial board has penned an op-ed aimed at Tesla, practically trying to talk Tesla into “playing by the rules” in Connecticut. Criticizing Tesla for wanting to sell directly to its customers, wanting to be able to skip legacy dealerships who are not committed to BEVs and all that comes with that, the op-ed […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 26, 2021

The town wants to wait until hearing advice from its lawyer regarding the lawsuit brought on the town and Tesla by Hoffman Auto Group. The Town of East Hartford’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) has placed a hold on a special use permit and site plan modification for Tesla’s showroom and service center.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2022

Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 22, 2021

Connecticut is one such battleground and its bill, SB 127, would allow EV manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian to sell directly to consumers in Connecticut. Recently, there has been a battle for EV sales freedom in many states. We know that dealerships are pushing hard at preventing this bill from being made into law. […].

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Baua Electric

JUNE 25, 2024

The EV maker announced Tuesday that it’s now leasing R1T and R1S models in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Rhode Island. You can use our links to find deals on Rivian R1S and R1T models at a dealer near you. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Check the list below to see if Rivian offers leasing in your state.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 25, 2024

The EV maker announced Tuesday that it’s now leasing R1T and R1S models in Connecticut, Hawaii, and Rhode Island. You can use our links to find deals on Rivian R1S and R1T models at a dealer near you. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Check the list below to see if Rivian offers leasing in your state.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 20, 2015

The battles between Tesla Motors and state auto-dealer associations over the carmaker''s direct-sales model has seen victories and losses for both sides. While some states have passed laws either banning or explicitly legalizing Tesla''s company-owned stores and online sales, many still haven''t weighed in either way.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2023

The electrical midsize minivan will fill a luxurious hollow that the rear-wheel-drive Metris passenger van, quickly to be discontinued, didn’t do, mentioned Jeff Aiosa, proprietor of Mercedes-Benz of Brandnew London in Connecticut. “That didn’t happen.”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Among these is a $210-million investment in a new, more environmentally responsible auto-body painting facility and innovative paint process at its Marysville, Ohio auto plant (MAP), the largest of Honda’s eight auto plants in North America. To expand the involvement of US Honda and Acura dealers in its “Green Dealer” program.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2012

We want auto manufacturers to know that states mean business and are strongly committed to the use of CNG vehicles in state fleets so more vehicles can become available to consumers. The objective behind our efforts is simple. —Gov.

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2022

A Connecticut Tesla Service Center permit was recently revoked after Hoffman Auto Group, a company with a string of local dealership locations, argued that Tesla was attempting to loophole its way through laws prohibiting automakers from selling directly to customers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2014

The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. The “D Auto” feature features radar-based recuperation, which adjusts speeds depending on traffic in front of the vehicle.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Despite offering enticing factory lease terms on the 2024 Solterra for most of the year, Subaru dealers in some areas are advertising deep discounts on the 2024 Solterra , many of them at $7K or more, to attract customers. Check for Subaru Solterra deals near you. 2024 Toyota bZ4X XLE AWD (NY/NJ/CT) Cash: $49,067; Lease-to-own: $33,701.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It would also mean a visit and payment to your local Oldsmobile dealer if you wanted to use guidance in a part of the country not covered by your car’s current set of maps.& Each map cartridge installed in the system cost an additional $400 ($817 adj.). By all accounts 1996 was the final year Guidestar was offered.&

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 1, 2021

One dealership in Hartford, Hoffman Auto Group, has now sued Tesla, East Hartford, and a development company because they […].

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

Genesis showed a pre-production 2023 Electrified GV70 at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. This extends into the dealerships–there are three stand-alone Genesis dealers in the country with many more coming on-line in 2023–where they engage customers with immersion and education. The Electrified GV70 comes in two trim levels.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2014

The partner states are California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Since the MOU signing, state regulators, the auto industry and infrastructure developers and other stakeholders have shared information and best practices to help move this effort forward. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 20, 2023

To demonstrate its growth, there are currently four stand-alone Genesis dealers in America, but 100+ will open their doors within the next year. The infotainment system includes AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD radio with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The lower handles the three-zone climate control with the upper for the 14.5-inch

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

Music is provided by AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM/HD Radio, with wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. Sounds came from a 17-speaker (with a subwoofer), 1,400-watt, 14-channel amplifier for the Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.

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EV Life

MAY 5, 2023

However, dealers are much less likely to educate you about the fine print that may prevent you from accessing the full $7500 credit. Watch out for car dealers who use phrases like ‘we guarantee you can get you the full $7500 tax credit.’ If your taxable income has changed significantly between this tax year and tax last year (e.g.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

In May 2014, Nichols remarked that: Everyone understands that going into new technology requires a commitment from auto companies, and they don’t normally turn a profit as quickly as everyone would like. Currently, nine states have done so: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Our dealers were apprehensive but trusted our vision and instincts.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 10, 2021

This is an awesome goal, and although the ceremony was just a show for the United Auto Workers union, it […].

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Cars That Think

JUNE 20, 2023

For instance, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports that one auto dealer just outside the city specializing in used EVs actively discourages renters from buying them unless they have access to at-home chargers because of the unreliability of public chargers. And if they make an EV purchase, they often regret it.

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Teslarati

MAY 2, 2022

Lawmakers believe that Connecticut’s Tesla bill isn’t likely to pass this year. A bill supporting direct sales for Tesla has been circulating in Connecticut for some time. The bill’s main opponents are car dealerships and unions that represent auto maintenance workers.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26, the opposition to legislation that would allow direct sales of electric vehicles discussed the ongoing efforts to pass the so-called “Tesla bill” in Connecticut. The proposed bill would conflict with Connecticut’s franchise law which requires car manufacturers to sell their products through third-party dealerships.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 8, 2024

This is considered quite an ambitious target – only a few states (New York, Michigan, Connecticut, Oregon, and Rhode Island) plan to make the shift by then. Walz also successfully fought back against an auto dealer attempt to stop these standards. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here. –

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