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Nissan Is Bleeding Market Share And Dealer Profitability

The Truth About Cars

Image: Nissan Nissan dealers in the United States are living through a traumatic experience. Profitability has plummeted to its worst in 15 years, leaving almost 40% of Nissan's 1,071 dealers hemorrhaging money. With market share dwindling to 5.8%–down percent in 2023; the dealers think those figures are aspirational.

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GM advances Dealer Community Charging Program

Green Car Congress

GM marked the official launch of its Dealer Community Charging Program with the installation of the first community charging stations in Wisconsin and Michigan. Since the program was announced in late 2021, nearly 1,000 GM dealers have enrolled—representing almost a quarter of all GM dealers in North America.

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Stellantis responds to the US Dealer Council’s letter

Teslarati

Stellantis responded to the US National Dealer Council’s (NDC) letter and addressed their concerns about the future of US brands under the company. “W W e take absolute exception to the letter sent by the president of the Stellantis National Dealer Council [in the United States], Kevin Farrish.

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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs

Green Car Reports

Dealers think the Biden administration's EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The publication's 2024 Dealer Outlook Survey compiled responses from 208 U.S. car dealers and dealership managers.

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Stellantis US dealers reprimand CEO Tavares in letter

Teslarati

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. The reckless short-term decision-making to secure record profits in 2023 has had devastating yet entirely predictable, consequences in the US market.

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Maserati partners with Future Energy to electrify dealer network

Green Car Congress

Maserati, the Italian luxury and performance automotive brand and the only luxury brand of the Stellantis Group, is partnering with Future Energy to electrify its dealer network. This partnership proves Maserati’s dedication to helping their dealers adapt their business processes and embrace the future of electrification.

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Auto Dealers, You Need To Electrify Your Marketing Strategies!

CleanTechnica EVs

Dealer marketing should be contemporary, fresh, and lively to attract customers who are becoming interested in EVs.

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