Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2019

EFG Companies, the innovator behind the award-winning Hyundai Assurance program, has launched the new Motorist Assistance Plan (MAP) Electric Vehicle Protection. —John Pappanastos, President and CEO of EFG Companies. —Eric Fifield, Chief Sales Officer of EFG Companies. According to 2018 research from J.P.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 20, 2023

After weathering pandemic-related shutdowns, chip shortages, and barren lots, some dealers are complaining our nation’s rail system is suddenly no longer up to the task of delivering new cars. A few are saying they have a point, whilst others muse it is a bit of karma for three years of price gouging and “additional dealer markups”.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

This Dealer Management System supports both Electric Passenger and commercial vehicles, and is pivotal in managing capacity and spare parts, while serving as a unified platform for customer feedback, the release added. New Delhi: Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) and Orbitsys Technologies have partnered for the Dealer Management System (DSM).

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But that probably won’t matter much due to the fact that the model will undoubtedly be subjected to horrid dealer markups. Though that issue may be improving as Toyota ramps up production and adds a new trim that’s clearly targeting how most people were already configuring the rally inspired hatchback.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

Ideanomics -backed electric farm tractor builders Solectrac offered farmers quiet, clean, and reliable operation with mountains of torque – but the latest news out of California is all bad as the company faces eviction and its dealers abandon the brand. The news gets worse from there. million in 2021. million in 2021.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

That sets the tone, with companies showing off all their hottest concepts and forward-thinking new projects. Year 3 is more insular, with the manufacturers bringing in salespeople to get them trained on new products and prepare them for how to talk about what the company is planning to show at next year’s ConExpo.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

Velocity truck rental is doing its part to help commercial fleets electrify by energizing 47 high-powered charging stations at four strategic dealer locations across Southern California. The new Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing (VTRL) charging network isn’t some far-off goal being announced for PR purposes.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2024

As Ford looks to grow its Model e EV business, the company believes its dealer network can be a significant asset. Ford announced Thursday it’s enabling all dealers to sell EVs, meaning 90% of Americans will live within 25 miles of a Ford dealership that sells electric vehicles. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. According to online auto research firm CarsDirect , the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E is now included in Ford dealer rental programs. In addition, Ford said the move “provides an opportunity for non Model-e dealers to have EV loaners available.”

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Today, VinFast and a local dealer network in the Middle East signed an agreement to bring the former’s EVs to the region. As part of the agreement, BAT will establish and operate 13 VinFast stores and service centers over the next three years, with initial sales in the Middle East commencing in mid-2024.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

MG Motors, a unit of Chinese automaker SAIC, will open a second European parts centre by the summer of 2024 in France to meet the country’s growing demand for its vehicles, a spokesperson told Reuters on Thursday. The new European site will be operated by a partner near Lens, in Hauts-de-France, near the Belgian border.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

First spotted by Autoevolution , Fisker’s website states that, for any recalls that require physical inspections and potential repairs, the automaker will provide parts free of charge but will not cover any of the labor costs associated with inspection or repair work due to its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 30, 2024

Such firms have raised funds to expand operations as local demand for EV parts has shot up, opening up the space that has been traditionally dominated by large manufacturers like Sona Comstar and Sterling Gtake. Matel started off as a solar water pump manufacturer in 2016 before starting EV part manufacture in FY21.

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The Truth About Cars

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Sacrificing much, GM spent billions and billions of 1980s dollars on technology and engineering entities at the behest of CEO Roger Smith, who wanted to transform The General into a company more resembling a conglomerate like GE. Said mapping was a downside with Guidestar, as there was data for only 17 states.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 23, 2023

Rivian VP of Public Policy Jim Chen is departing the company. Prior to his employment at Rivian in 2018, he worked for American electric car maker Tesla, where he led the company’s efforts to secure direct-to-consumer sales in various states. This was despite the company’s plans to invest $5 billion in a Georgia factory.

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Electric Vehicles India

AUGUST 27, 2021

Euler Motors bags 2,500 small electric CVs orders from e-commerce companies . Electric vehicles are becoming more common in fleet manufacturers, e-commerce companies are opting for electric vehicles for their fleet operations for the first and last-mile operations. Let us know more about Euler Motors bags orders. .

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 12, 2024

Recent posts on social media claim to feature a letter from a Jaguar dealer that tells an owner of the brand’s demise. User Chris Henry pasted text they claim is from a dealer that said, in part, “New reports suggest that JLR (Jaguar-Land Rover) is working towards spinning Jaguar off to sell it as a separate business unit.

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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. 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. Traditional buying processes can take “hours.”

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Teslarati

AUGUST 31, 2024

Hedin is a Swedish company that distributes other Chinese car brands across Germany, including BYD and XPeng. The Swedish car distributor previously managed BYD’s relationship with dealers across Germany. Expanding in the European car market is a significant part to reaching BYD’s goals.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 2, 2023

News: 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD First Genesis Built in the U.S. The 3,800 team members, as Hyundai calls them, are building the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 that joins electric models of the GV60 EV and the Electrified G80 , both of which are assembled in South Korea. It is a fascinating process to watch.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

With the launch of the Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Corridor on the Delhi-Jalandhar National Highway, BPCL, a ‘Maharatna’ and a Fortune Global 500 company, has announced a series of initiatives intended to address range anxiety among electric vehicle owners.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 28, 2023

The company was in the midst of a big product shakeup as the Navigator joined the lineup, and the Town Car entered a new aerodynamic generation. & Ford claimed killing the unpopular Mark VIII freed up space to build two new vehicles. Formerly an optional extra, traction control was now standard across the line.&

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

According to the feds, a software malfunction in this part could disable the electronic stability control system, a problem which would not only cause hitches in drivability but also runs afoul of requirements in the federal motor vehicle safety standards. An official fix will require the trucks be brought to a dealer for software updates.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

But the news doesn’t end there. Range Rover’s parent company, Jaguar Land Rover, has set a goal that every vehicle they sell by the end of the decade will be available with “pure-electric propulsion,” helping JLR achieve net zero carbon across its vehicles, operations and suppliers by 2039. The plugs arrive next year. 2022 Range Rover.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 22, 2024

Assumed production defects from the parts supplier may result in the rear suspension knuckles playing host to casting imperfections. Based on documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford had requested records to determine the number of impacted parts. Records of supplier Citic Dicastal Co.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Ford has put a pause on sending out dealer shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, though the company also recently began delivering its 2024 gas versions of the truck. “We started shipping the first newly designed F-150 pickups to dealers this week,” Ford noted in a statement.

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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. In this case, Tesla is accused of blaming customers for abusing vehicles even though the company knew its parts had flaws. Indeed, the Reuters piece references safety problems at SpaceX.

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Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2022

Just after Ford announced production of the F-150 Lightning had begun in late April, the company sent a message to dealers warning them of stern repercussions that could come with applying dealership markups. Ford dealers are defying company orders with insane F-150 Lightning markups. I’d love to hear from you!

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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. While the 73 plate-change will have generated welcome part-exchange volumes for franchised dealers, our data suggests many of these vehicles are still being processed and prepared for sale over the coming weeks.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The company plans to support the workers with supplemented state unemployment and 80% of their base compensation during the furlough, which starts on September 23. The company explained, “While we address the issue, we are focused on doing right by our employees, dealers, and consumers through this disruption.” Volkswagen ID.4

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 29, 2024

South Korean media is reporting that Hyundai Motor Company will be purchasing electric motors from Lucid for future all-electric vehicles. The Sisa Journal was the first to report the news in Asia, with AutoBlog relaying the information to Western audiences. Image: Hyundai] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For their part, the Unic team is really proud of the UM325. After unveiling our prototype at Bauma 2022, we sparked considerable interest from our dealer network clients,” said Graeme Riley, Unic Cranes Europe CEO. The post E-quipment highlight: Unic UM325 electric spider crane appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 20, 2024

Toyota Brazil has partnered with local armoured vehicle experts to offer the option at a dealer level, While their cars are often considered bulletproof the world over due to their top-notch reliability levels, Toyota will now sell you an actual bulletproof vehicle as a dealer option.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Even Honda isn’t sure how many it sold, as the dealer option appeared in August 1981 and disappeared in 1982. In 1991, GM launched a cooperative in-car navigation project with the American Automotive Association (AAA), Florida’s Department of Transportation, the grand city of Orlando, and rental car company Avis.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 5, 2024

News broke earlier this week that Stellantis would pull out of auto shows, including the upcoming Chicago Auto Show, for the foreseeable future. Now, to be clear, that decision is only from the corporate side – local dealers could still participate. There’s not much new going on, at least at this second, at Fiat and Alfa.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 16, 2023

Some news outlets north of the border have been atwitter about the apparent plight of an Audi customer , one who has allegedly been without their car for five months. It seems the A3 e-tron was brought to a Canadian dealer for recall work, only for the car to suffer an unspecified breakdown shortly thereafter.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 29, 2024

For starters, mention of the truck for a 2024 model year has never been part of the brand’s build-and-price tool in that country, despite dealers in the area having the things parked cheek-to-jowl on their lots. Notably, the same statement went on to say Ram 1500 Classic production will continue for the United States and Mexico.

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