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Penske Automotive Buys Largest Ford Dealer Network By Sales

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While best known for its commercial trucking services, Penske has been ramping up dealer acquisitions, buying out trucking rivals and trying to expand its already sizable footprint in both Europe and Australia. In the latter market, Penske recently took control of Melbourne-based Porsche dealerships.

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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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Deutsche Telekom and Un-Blinking Technologies introduce iCar M2M solution for US car dealers and their customers

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This allows dealers to maintain an active relationship with their clients on an on-going basis—offering tangible customer benefits from automated reminders for the next oil change, to remote diagnostic information, and a wealth of other location-based services. This also extends to the consumers themselves. SkyTrace, Inc.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. The 911 Dakar will be in dealers in Spring 2023, with a base price of $223,450. VinFast’s summary is: “Customers will pay a monthly subscription fee where VinFast bears responsibility for battery repairs, maintenance, and replacement costs to provide a worry-free experience for the life of the vehicle.”

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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seconds; Porsche Taycan GTS at 3.4 The 2024 ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S are on-sale now at Acura dealers in all 50 states. Electric performance arrives at Acura In comparison, the ZDX Type S does quite well and is respectable stacked up against its competition in this area. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at 3.1 at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. However, wireless charging still needs to move from retrofit equipment to a dealer option in order to see greater market penetration.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

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Speak with your tax advisor or dealer for any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay. The Porsche Cayenne, BMW iX and the Audi Q8 E-tron are all fine premium electric SUVs. In addition to the infotainment screen there is a 9.5-inch So how does the Polestar 3 stack-up against it’s competition?

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