Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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JUNE 3, 2024

In early May, it filed a lawsuit against the dealer , claiming racketeering, fraud, and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in incentives. Two of the stores sold in 2022 and 2023, but the third sale fell through when the prospective buyer caught wind of O’Brien’s allegedly shady business practices.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Ford is now facing pushback from dealers in numerous states over its EV sales plan. Ford is revamping its EV sales model , and the first step in doing so is its “EV Certified” program. This certification is required for any dealer selling Ford electric vehicles. million into EV charging infrastructure.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 16, 2024

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. While those types of dealerships still exist, they’re losing ground to larger dealer networks. in Massachusetts.

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2023

A new report finds that Tesla accounted for roughly $700,000 in lost gross profit per dealer in California during 2022. One of the most substantial hurdles facing traditional automakers currently is their sales systems. Specifically, the 193,707 D2C EV sales, of which 97.1% What do you think of the article?

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

August sales fell 4.5 Dealers anticipate a boost during the festive season, but many buyers are delaying purchases for better deals. --> The Indian auto market struggles with high inventory and consumer hesitancy, prompting fears of deeper discounts. August sales fell 4.5 August sales fell 4.5 August sales fell 4.5

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2024

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. Dealers are suggesting Nissan needs to trim the fat, possibly reducing the number of stores by up to 40%. down from 7.7%

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Ford is testing a new delivery program for the F-150 Lightning that could lead some to believe that the electric pickup isn’t selling all that well, but the automaker’s motivations appear to be driven by a need to improve efficiency. The F-150 Lightning is selling well, with sales climbing 86 percent this year through September.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 13, 2024

Ford wants to sell more EVs, but its Model e dealer program hasn’t been the success it hoped for. The automaker is now taking a step back from the requirements it created for the program, enabling all Ford dealers to sell electric models. Ford saw improving EV sales in May, with a 65 percent increase.

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Electrek

JANUARY 4, 2024

has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. Fisker Inc.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

It’s been a big week for Bollinger and its Class 4 commercial EVs as the upstart electric box truck brand picked up twenty new TEC dealers and scored a strategic solution partnership with Texas consulting firm, TCD.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

set to help educate dealers and salespeople about the technology as more consumers look to go electric. states over the summer and fall, in efforts to increase dealer confidence and product knowledge, as detailed in a report over the weekend from Automotive News. Chevy has been hosting an EV training tour across five U.S.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Many dealers joined the UAW in claiming that Tavares was mismanaging the U.S. arm of the Dodge-Chrysler parent company, causing increased inventory, job cuts, and broken promises to reopen an Illinois factory, as detailed in a report from Automotive News. And we intend to fight like hell to make this company keep their promise.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Mercedes is now paying dealers up to $3,000 for every EV they sell until the end of the year. As part of its new Q4 2024 EQ Sales Challenge, the company is giving dealers a good reason to move EVs off the lot. Mercedes is looking to turn things around with a new dealer incentive to drive EV sales.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Tesla has become intimately familiar with the laws surrounding dealerships and auto sales throughout the United States, often putting the American upstart at odds with local government and dealerships alike. Now, Tesla is again facing threats from legislatures as two new bills could derail the company’s sales system in Florida.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

dealer network is none too pleased with the manufacturer and looks to be blaming CEO Carlos Tavares. The National Dealer Council has sent an open letter to the executive and it doesn’t pull any punches. Dealers want more investments to go toward clearing out older inventories and developing new models that would help boost sales.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Mercedes-Benz has seen the sale of its electric vehicles (EVs) increase significantly in the U.S. However, a new report shows that dealers have had difficulty keeping up with inventory levels for the automaker’s EQ lineup, with sales times for the EVs exceeding the luxury segment average. CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S.,

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2023

Ford dealers are beginning to push back and drop out of the Model e electric vehicle sales program. million and would give dealers two DC fast chargers, priority in replenishing EV models, more exposure on Ford’s company website, and demo units, which could be sold. It has not gone according to plan for some.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 15, 2024

That’s the news coming out of the automaker’s recent dealer meeting in Las Vegas, according to attendees who shared details with Automotive News. Ford CEO Jim Farley also hinted at a new off-road Baja model, showing images of a lifted Mustang with off-road tires. It was awesome.” Images: Ford] Become a TTAC insider.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

It’s been a big week for Bollinger and its Class 4 commercial EVs as the upstart electric box truck brand picked up twenty new TEC dealers and scored a strategic solution partnership with Texas consulting firm, TCD. Texas-sized collaboration Source: Bollinger Motors. SOURCE | IMAGES : Bollinger Motors , via IBN.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Last week, Ford CEO Jim Farley asked a group of dealers for some open and honest feedback while promising to spend the next few weeks visiting showrooms. However, the latest from the North American Dealers Association (NADA) meeting makes it sound like the relationship may still be dicey. This isn’t exclusively a Ford problem, however.

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2024

Following the departure of four high-profile executives at Stellantis North America, some dealers are growing concerned about the company’s direction. Retail Sales program, while Richard Schwarzwald resigned as the Chief Customer Experience Officer, citing “personal reasons.” ” What are your thoughts?

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MAY 23, 2024

Reliability, practicality, and affordability will always win the day when money is tight and the manufacturer’s surging sales seem to reflect this. According to a report from Automotive News , Mitsubishi doesn’t want to squander what looks to be a window of opportunity. sales market. sales market.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 24, 2024

dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S. is the VF 8 SUV.

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Electrek

JANUARY 13, 2023

Ford gave its dealers, including Lincoln, an ultimatum to either buy in and go all-in on selling electric vehicles or wait until 2027 as part of its voluntary Model-e EV program. Although a little over half of Lincoln dealers opted in, they account for the great majority of the brand’s sales.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VinFast signed its first dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) in the Middle East. Under the agreement, VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) will be distributed in the Oman market through its official dealer, BAT. The first store is expected to open by mid-2024, and vehicle sales will start soon after.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Honda’s first electric SUV in the US had its best sales month ever in August. The Honda Prologue EV set a new US sales record as it rolls out to dealers nationwide.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 10, 2024

Tesla has been granted a license to sell its vehicles in Kentucky, after being previously barred from certain sales due to its direct-to-consumer model being in violation of legislation requiring vehicle sales to be made through a franchised dealership.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Ford Motor Company has a tough challenge for its dealers selling electric vehicles. The automaker wants its dealers to match Tesla’s lower selling prices, according to a report from Reuters. Ford told Reuters that it was “excited to meet next week with our North America dealers to grow and win together.”

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A recent survey, conducted by Automotive News , has indicated that automotive dealerships are still broadly dissatisfied with the Biden administration’s strategy to force the United States to pivot toward all-electric vehicles. Others likewise said that it should be the market driving EV sales, not pressure from the government.&

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

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. But Honda dealers argued that they have a place in the future system.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 1, 2024

(REUTERS) Maruti Suzuki continues to restrict number of cars it dispatches to dealership every month ahead of the big festive weeks of October when car sales is usually at its peak. Maruti Suzuki says the recent slump in sales have forced it to continue restricted dispatches to dealerships to clear pending orders and inventory.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 1, 2024

Ford has announced its new dealership training platform for the United States , noting that it will utilize artificial intelligence to better familiarize sales teams with product knowledge, corporate history, while likewise making them better at engaging with customers. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Honda’s electric SUV was the 5th best-selling EV in the US after sales surged in the third quarter. As the electric SUV rolls out to dealers nationwide, the Honda Prologue is winning over buyers.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Volkswagen has issued a stop sale for the ID.4 4 units over defective door handles that offer insufficient water protection, as noted in a report from Automotive News. 4 units over defective door handles that offer insufficient water protection, as noted in a report from Automotive News. 4 is in motion, the publication noted.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 17, 2022

The Volkswagen Group kept dealers out of the loop ahead of the recent announcement of its Scout EV brand, Automotive News reported Monday. VW announced the Scout brand May 11, confirming plans for a North American-market electric pickup truck and SUV under a separate brand structure.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether it’s the Altima or Rogue, Nissan has long relied heavily on fleet sales, and the company’s most recent sales numbers show that the habit hasn’t died yet. A whopping 44 percent of its February 2024 sales, or around 40,000 vehicles, went to fleets , so get ready to be a temporary Nissan driver the next time you rent a car.

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