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Bank Study Claims 52 Percent of Households Postponed New Vehicle Purchases

The Truth About Cars

A survey conducted by Santander Holdings USA, attempting to probe the status of middle-class households over the last twelve months, has reported that over half are actively delaying new-vehicle purchases. While we’re focused entirely on automotive issues, home ownership has indeed played a factor in reducing vehicle purchases.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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BYD Buys Car Distributor in Germany, fueling Push in Europe

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BYD Automotive GmbH plans to buy Hedin Electric Mobility, a car distributor in Germany. Purchasing Hedin Electric Mobility will likely strengthen BYD’s position in the European market. According to Reuters , BYD’s purchase deal with Hedin is subject to approval but is expected to close by the fourth quarter of this year.

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Penske Automotive Buys Largest Ford Dealer Network By Sales

The Truth About Cars

Penske Automotive Group has just purchased Michigan’s Bill Brown Ford in Michigan, which sells more Ford-badged automobiles than any other retailer in the world. This is the second Ford dealership purchased by the company this year. Penske had previously bought Don Allen Auto Service Inc. in Massachusetts.

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How to Buy a Car Online

Clean Fleet Report

How to Buy a Car Online A Step-by-Step Guide To Remove Risk This article may contain affiliate links. In the past year, worldwide car sales have increased significantly. Despite the prior decrease due to the COVID-19 pandemic, sales grew to 67.2 Some also offer buying, selling or exchanging old and new cars.

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Experts discuss the remaining hurdle to EV sales

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Experts in the auto industry believe affordability is the remaining hurdle preventing electric vehicle (EV) sales from rising. Dave Katarski, the COO of Feldman Automotive Group, observed that people tend to buy EVs when they can afford them. EVs, when the price and payment is there, they’re not afraid to buy them.

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Dolphin dive! BYD considers more gear and a lower price for its cheapest EV as sales stay under water

EV Central

Priced from $36,890 plus on-road costs, the Dolphin is averaging just under 200 sales per month in 2024. The Dolphin’s issues are similar to those experienced by the GWM Ora mini-car, which has had repeated price cuts to $33,990 drive-away yet remains resolutely stuck on an average 100 sales per month. SUV and utes.

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