Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2022

Keith McCluskey, the Chevrolet National Dealer Council chairman, has his sights aimed high as the veteran automaker increases its efforts to break into the growing electric vehicle sector. “We want to beat Tesla on EVs. We want to meet demand,” McCluskey said. . The volunteers were tasked to inquire about electric vehicles.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 29, 2022

Tesla is suing the State of Louisiana over a law that restricts its ability to sell EVs directly to customers which violate its constitutional rights, The Wall Street Journal reported. Tesla is also fighting for the freedom of not just me but all Louisiana consumers. I flew to New Jersey and San Diego to pick up both of my Tesla.

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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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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

In an ongoing battle with Tesla Motors, state auto dealer associations have continually touted the superiority of the traditional franchised dealer model. While surveys have shown that many car buyers are frustrated with the process, dealers claim Tesla's direct sales model does not benefit customers.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Auto dealers strike again. Unable to avoid or removing dealer markup fees on the Mustang Mach-E, a Ford executive told a potential customer to just get a Tesla. And it's not a unique story.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. EV buyers are happier with the process Although overall satisfaction with the car buying process improved in 2023, it’s still down from its peak in 2020. Is buying an EV easier?

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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

JUNE 17, 2024

Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel-Drive configuration has appeared on the list of vehicles qualifying for the IRS’s $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit, enabling carbuyers to get their rebate in a new Point of Sale method that the agency announced late last year. Buying an EV?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Tesla has once again ruffled the feathers of the California New Car Dealers Association with a new round of referral programs. The Silicon Valley automaker has used referral programs for years; they usually provide perks for current owners who get friends, coworkers, and colleagues to buy a new Tesla vehicle.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 8, 2019

The Connecticut Supreme Court is scheduled to take up the case of whether Tesla should have been allowed to operate stores in the state.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Acura’s new digital experience tool is designed to help reverse slumping sales as its first EV, the ZDX, rolls out to dealers in the US. Can it help Acura compete with EV leaders like Tesla and Rivian? After launching its first EV , the ZDX, in May, Acura introduced a new way to buy its vehicles as it looks to spark sales in the US.

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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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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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2023

When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. ”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. 4, I ended up buying a Chevy […] See “My First EV – Part I.”) After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4,

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 2, 2024

That’s changing slowly, as Cox Automotive recently reported that EV prices have fallen below the average Tesla price for the first time since early 2023. While its vehicles aren’t “cheap,” Tesla offers two of the most affordable EVs on sale today. Buyers are also buying more used EVs than before as prices have fallen.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2023

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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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 was the fastest-selling used car in September, averaging just 17 days on dealer lots, as per eBay Motors. Franchised dealers also saw a month-over-month improvement in the average number of days to sell vehicles from 32 to 29 days, their fastest pace so far this year. to £17,536.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

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. The costs are the same for everyone, a strategy that has alleviated a lot of stress from the car buying process.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tesla has announced plans for its largest Service Center in North America, as it will build a 120,000-square-foot facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, which will serve as a hub for delivery ops, vehicle prep, servicing, and a sales/showroom. million unit goa l has been an accomplishment on its own. I’d love to hear from you!

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Green Car Reports

MAY 19, 2017

Electric-car owners and advocates have a tenuous relationship with the franchised independent car dealers who are the only legal way to buy a new vehicle in the U.S. Tesla excepted, if you want to buy a new car, you have to go to a dealership over which the carmaker has only limited control. Horror stories abound.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Lost a bit in the holiday rush here at TTAC was a new Reuters story about Tesla blaming the buyers of its cars for parts failures. But from what I've seen so far, Tesla has a lot of explaining to do. In this case, Tesla is accused of blaming customers for abusing vehicles even though the company knew its parts had flaws.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is a wildly popular EV on the global stage, but the automaker is still looking for ways to boost sales and keep it relevant. Without a dealer network to act as a financial buffer between it and buyers, Tesla’s numbers look worse the more vehicles it has sitting in inventory.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

What did Tesla announce in this week''s third-quarter financial results? And, which of five new cars should win our Best Car To Buy award for 2015? Our Friday story featured a map that shows where you can buy a Tesla.'

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Teslarati

JUNE 19, 2023

Tesla had its lawsuit against the State of Louisiana that aimed to enable direct sales of vehicles thrown out by a federal court late last week in an effort to fight stressful car buying. Tesla has operated with a direct-to-consumer sales model, which fixes prices on vehicles unless the automaker adjusts them.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tesla stock ( NASDAQ: TSLA ) was the most crowded large capitalization security in terms of being shorted, according to Hazeltree’s analysis of short-sided stocks for January. Tesla has long had a reputation for being a popular stock to short. Both of these analysts have been vocal about their positions against Tesla in the past.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 25, 2024

Photo: Tesla The 2024 Tesla Model 3 RWD is now cheaper to lease than the 2025 hybrid Toyota Camry – here’s how it breaks down. You can lease the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Rear Wheel Drive for just $299 per month over 36 months with $3,993 due at signing. In the market for a sedan? You can read more about that here.

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Teslarati

JUNE 24, 2022

Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning. Ford looks to be emulating Tesla, which has limited lease buyouts on a few of its models. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 15, 2023

Don't US car dealers now have a grasp of the ins and outs of EVs? You'd think so -- and progress has been made -- but a recent used EV car purchase indicates there's still a lot of training needed at US car dealerships as they transition to selling EVs.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 12, 2022

A study published on price gouging shows Tesla’s direct-to-consumer model protects its brand and offers a better customer experience. Hence, Tesla’s lack of dealers ensures that customers are protected from the poor experience of paying over MSRP. Why I hate dealers. Just a cool $37,000 OVER MSRP.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2024

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. That’s the findings from the Automotive Insights Report analysing March 2024 used car sales compiled by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealer Association.

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Teslarati

APRIL 21, 2024

Tesla has dropped the prices of its electric vehicles (EVs) and its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software over the past few weeks, reigniting larger discussions about the automaker’s overall pricing strategy. Should I buy FSD now because the price was cut? Tesla prices must change frequently in order to match production with demand.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2023

Dealer franchise laws are controversial at best and downright divisive in most cases, but they remain a significant force in the automotive industry despite the political noise surrounding them. However, those that don’t already have existing franchise agreements can, so brands like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, and others.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2024

Tesla only sells two models in Australia, but the brand is a top 10 seller that’s tempting more Aussies into electric cars. Having owned three Teslas and driven dozens more I’ve got experience living with the brand that has changed the automotive world. So, here’s everything you need to know about owning a Tesla.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Count on the car-dealer lobbyists of America to keep fighting the good fight on behalf of the state franchise laws that protect their members' businesses by making it illegal for you to buy a car directly from a carmaker.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 16, 2024

Tesla has announced that it will increase Model Y prices by $1,000 on April 1st, as a new end-of-quarter incentive. Tesla has been knowing to use “end-of-quarter incentives” to try to deliver as many vehicles as possible off of its inventory before the quarter ends. It makes sense. You then go back to what works. Add-on incentives.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 1, 2024

As the car industry’s largest hybrid pusher, Toyota says it is better positioned to just buy credits to close the EPA gap rather than “waste” money on BEVs, its CEO said. Of course, to compare the battery to Tesla, we are behind; that may be true,” he said. Our dealers ask us every day how [we will compete with China in the U.S.]

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