CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Last year, Cadillac started offering its dealers cash in return for giving up their franchise rights if they didn’t want to be a part of the new automotive industry that includes electric vehicles. In other words, invest the funds to modernize your dealerships or get out of the industry. Many chose to take the money […].

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2025

You can already buy Hyundais from Amazon, as Chris notes -- you've probably seen the TV commercials -- but would you buy a used car from the site? To be clear, while the online process is done via Amazon, the cars come from local dealers' lots. Amazon is looking into moving into the used-car sales space.

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InsideEVs

JANUARY 23, 2024

Amazon wants to disrupt car buying. But its pilot program still requires you to visit a dealer to sign all of the paperwork.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 19, 2022

What do you do when you want to buy an electric car and you don’t trust this newfangled internet thingy? You go to your local dealer, where you have bought cars before, because rural country car buyers trust their local car dealers. Like Gympie MG, just north of Brisbane. MG vehicles — in full electric, […].

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InsideEVs

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Thousands of car dealers are about to make it easier—and cheaper—to buy an EV in 2024. Here's how.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2025

The Inster, which will be heading out to dealers as soon as next week, also starts more expensive than a pile of orthodox mini and small vehicles, including Hyundais own Venue, i30 sedan and Kona. READ MORE: Urgent surgery! Exterior paint is recycled from waste tyres.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2021

GM has started establishing a franchise dealer network for its electric vans. And why did some of this year’s EVs and PHEVs not make the Best Car To Buy shortlist? Synthetic gasoline might not be cheaper or cleaner. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs. But that enthusiasm has stalled.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 26, 2023

New year, new rules: As of January 1, things are about to get a little easier when it comes to getting your federal tax credit for buying an electric vehicle. And auto dealers are signing up in droves with the IRS. more… The post Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The US National Dealer Council sent a scathing letter to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, emphasizing concerns about the automaker’s past decisions and future plans. In August, Stellantis received a proposal to buy back Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth/Mopar brands, citing similar reasons.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 18, 2021

One of Tesla’s key obstacles in the United States is the traditional auto dealership industry.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Chevy is paying dealers to sell as many EVs as possible in September, so this could be the month to buy one.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers. Buick just offered to buy out ALL of its U.S. buyouts,the Wall Street Journal reported.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In this week’s episode, we discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaking to Tesla, wireless charging, the EV dealer problem, and more. Sponsor: Buy Electrek Merch ! more… The post Podcast: Elon Musk’s Twitter drama leaks to Tesla, wireless charging, the dealer problem, and more appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 26, 2024

If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck. Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2024

BYD Automotive GmbH plans to buy Hedin Electric Mobility, a car distributor in Germany. The Swedish car distributor previously managed BYD’s relationship with dealers across Germany. The post BYD Buys Car Distributor in Germany, fueling Push in Europe appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Many dealers joined the UAW in claiming that Tavares was mismanaging the U.S. Dealer groups claim that “reckless short-term decision-making to secure record profits in 2023” made them “anemic and diminished,”as market share has continued to decrease for the vehicle makers. And how did we get in this predicament?

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

There are seven brand new EV models offered for sale under $40,000 in Australia, and some interesting second hand and dealer demo offerings, and even some electric vans. The post Australia’s best new and used electric vehicle buys under $40,000 appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MAY 3, 2022

Ford will begin shipping units of the new, all-electric F-150 Lightning to dealers in the coming days after the pickup received an “Ok-To-Buy” status on all trims. The post Ford to begin shipping F-150 Lightning units to dealers in coming days following ‘Ok-To’Buy’ status appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla shares ( NASDAQ:TSLA ) are gaining momentum on Monday following a “Buy” rating and an updated price target from Jefferies. The post Tesla (TSLA) receives “Buy” rating and higher price target from Jefferies appeared first on TESLARATI. Disclaimer: I am long TSLA.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Honda dealerships that want to be part of the buying process of the vehicles. While earlier this week, Sony Honda Mobility clarified that their vehicles won’t be available until 2026, this hasn’t stopped Honda dealers state-side from expressing their interest in being a part of the venture, according to Reuters.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2024

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. He plans to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association convention and make a pitch to the auto dealers.

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InsideEVs

JUNE 10, 2024

Given how awful the buying experience is at the average dealer, this could be a huge win. GM is trying to sell more EVs through Costco.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 9, 2021

GM has started establishing a franchise dealer network for its electric vans. And why did some of this year’s EVs and PHEVs not make the Best Car To Buy shortlist? Synthetic gasoline might not be cheaper or cleaner. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2021

Our sales team is already introducing the demonstration VMC 1200 model to our dealer network and are very pleased to see very strong interest in it. The systems feature a Buy America Compliant 220 kW motor with an Eaton multi-speed transmission.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2024

Cadillac and Buick dealers accepted buyouts in large numbers to avoid making investments to sell EVS, and now the automaker’s dealers are pushing it to develop more hybrids instead of releasing new electric models. The company understands its dealers’ concerns but has not detailed plans to offer such products.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

set to help educate dealers and salespeople about the technology as more consumers look to go electric. states over the summer and fall, in efforts to increase dealer confidence and product knowledge, as detailed in a report over the weekend from Automotive News. . Chevy has been hosting an EV training tour across five U.S.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2024

While there are absolutely exceptions, the days of the super-sleazy used car dealer seem to be behind us here in the States. Anyone ripped off by one of them probably wishes we had laws like those in England, where a shady dealer recently got jail time for his actions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Last month, I shared the story of how a potential Ford customer had a problem with a Ford dealership and later said they were told to buy a Tesla. Note, however, that we never connected with this person directly and they ended up deleting their initial Reddit post sharing the story. However, someone who read […].

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 24, 2025

Shelby priced the GT350 at $109,999 for the supercharged version, which also buys the underlying Mustang GT. That said, buyers can get a GT350 or GT350R at one of Shelbys authorized Ford dealers. No pricing is available for the base GT350 or the GT350R. Images: Shelby American] Become aTTAC insider.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In recent years, General Motors brands Buick and Cadillac have announced that they will give dealers a buyout option if they are unwilling to sell electric vehicles. Cadillac was the first GM brand to offer dealers a buyout option if they were unwilling to invest in sales electrification and its associated investments.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 11, 2023

1, 2024, the New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (25E) will be available at the time of sale from your local dealer because the tax credit can be transferred to the dealer. You can still get the full amount of the tax credit if you transfer your tax credit to the dealer. Beginning Jan.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

The EV buying bonanza is being predicted because of a change in the way Australias new CO2 reduction rules work. Under the current measuring system, manufacturers can import excess EVs to rebalance their portfolio emissions and wholesale them onto dealer balance sheets rather than sell them to the public. READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2025

About 61% of current EV owners and 56% of those who were planning to buy an electric car noted that they were open to purchasing an EV from Chinese manufacturers instead, as noted in a Car Dealer Magazine report.

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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

MAY 1, 2024

& We're rolling out Ford University to Ford dealers across the United States starting May 1, with plans to expand further. .& & We're rolling out Ford University to Ford dealers across the United States starting May 1, with plans to expand further.

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EV Club of CT

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

CHEAPR as a Proxy for EV-Friendly Dealers It is not unusual for a consumer to reach out to us, usually after a bad sales experience, and ask if we can recommend a dealership. Read more

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