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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Green Car Reports

Dealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers.

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Fisker scraps direct sales and turns to auto dealers for sales

Teslarati

The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup. Fisker wants auto dealers to sell the company’s all-electric Ocean crossover.

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

The Truth About Cars

Andrew Hoffman, professor of sustainable enterprise at the University of Michigan, recently spoke with Automotive News to that effect. "It It could affect auto dealerships, which typically hold a higher level of expensive assets than homeowners, Hoffman said. It won't be done based on just one storm," Hoffman told the outlet.

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VW’s direct sales model for Scout Motors to be challenged by US dealers

Teslarati

On Thursday, Scout noted that it is planning to adopt a direct sales model instead of using a conventional dealer network. auto dealers. Introducing the all-new Scout Traveler SUV. As per the dealers association, it will “challenge this and all attempts to sell direct in courthouses and statehouses across the country.”

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Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit

Electrek

Now the rebate – which is up to $7,500 for new EVs that qualify, and up to $4,000 for used EVs that qualify – is available immediately when you purchase your car, rather than needing to wait potentially months to file a claim with your tax return. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS.

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CDK auto dealer software unlikely to be restored before June end, says memo – ET Auto

Baua Electric

In an interview CDK CEO Brian MacDonald said he was communicating with “many dealers, OEMs and partners directly.” In an interview with Automotive News, CDK CEO Brian MacDonald said he was communicating with “many dealers, OEMs and partners directly.” auto dealers to switch back to manual paperwork. .”

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. As for dealers, there’s some amount of disagreement as to what’s holding EVs back.

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