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Ford Dealers Asked to Pause Further EV Investments While It Reviews Model e Program

The Truth About Cars

The Blue Oval recently asked its suppliers to help it cut costs and announced early on that its dealers would need to make significant investments to continue selling its electric models. Now, the company is telling dealers to pause further investments while it reviews the requirements of its EV certification program.

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Cadillac Lyriq price, VW’s Scout brand, future electric RVs, Genesis GV60 review: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

We review the Genesis GV60. The Cadillac Lyriq has a price tag and range ratings. Electric RVs could embrace solar and aero. And is VW working around its U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Genesis GV60 is one of a growing group of premium electric crossovers that will include the Audi Q4, Mercedes EQB, Lexus RZ, Volvo C40.

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Ford dealers to pause EV program as company mulls over changes

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“There’s a lot that we’ll be reviewing.” ” Ford rebounds with crazy EV growth in April The recent tour included 11 meetings with around 1,000 different dealers, discussing several topics including the “rapidly changing EV market,” according to Frick. What are your thoughts?

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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States

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dealer network , giving it stores in several new areas and growing its footprint to 18 dealerships in seven states. With 18 stores in seven states and its corporate dealers in California, VinFast now has a surprisingly robust U.S. The company recently announced an expansion to its U.S. is the VF 8 SUV.

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NY Judge Pauses Ford’s EV Dealer Requirements

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Ford introduced its tiered dealer program nearly twelve months ago, splitting stores interested in selling electric into “Model e Certified Elite” and “Model e Certified.” In exchange, dealers are given access to demo vehicles and a factory guarantee for limited EV allocations.&

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Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme

EV Central

Under the current measuring system, manufacturers can import excess EVs to rebalance their portfolio emissions and wholesale them onto dealer balance sheets rather than sell them to the public. Any changes like this should be the focus of the review, which will commence in 2026, and done in partnership between the government and industry.

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Report: Parts Availability for General Motors’ 6.2-Liter V8 Becoming Major Issue

The Truth About Cars

However, this isnt helping customers with damaged engines in the interim and reports are now circulating that dealers are hoarding motors. Dealers should place engine orders CSO (Customer Special Order) and upgrade to [Special Parts Acquisition Code] with a [Vehicle Identification Number], explained the dealer memo shared by The Drive.