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Indian car dealers worry about deeper discounts amid sales slump

Baua Electric

August sales fell 4.5 Dealers anticipate a boost during the festive season, but many buyers are delaying purchases for better deals. --> The Indian auto market struggles with high inventory and consumer hesitancy, prompting fears of deeper discounts. August sales fell 4.5 August sales fell 4.5 August sales fell 4.5

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Lucid Motors, Rivian sued by Illinois car dealers for direct sales

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Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. Credit: Lucid Motors.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Baua Electric

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. billion on EV infrastructure.

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A U.S. Appeals Court in Louisiana Recently Reversed the Dismissal of Tesla's Dealer Franchise Lawsuit Against the State

The Truth About Cars

In some states, car dealer franchise laws help protect businesses by preventing automakers from selling directly to consumers. Tesla’s lawsuit targeted the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association, saying that the groups aimed to drive it out of the state.

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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal

Teslarati

Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. Lousiana Motor Vehicle Commission attorneys did not respond to Reuters ’ request for comment on the matter, nor did Tesla. The DOJ declined to comment.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

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. Others likewise said that it should be the market driving EV sales, not pressure from the government.&

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Nikkei: India passes Japan to become world’s No. 3 auto market in 2022

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India’s sales of new vehicles totaled at least 4.25 million between January and November 2022, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Adding December’s sales volume reported Sunday by Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, brings the total to roughly 4.25 New vehicles delivered in India totaled 4.13

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