Teslarati

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Volkswagen’s Scout Motors is looking to enter the electric vehicle market using a sales strategy that has proven very effective for industry leaders like Tesla. On Thursday, Scout noted that it is planning to adopt a direct sales model instead of using a conventional dealer network. auto dealers.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Even as sales of small cars drop in California and across the country, sales of electric cars continue to climb, breaking past 5 percent of the market so far in 2019.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2021

Prices for new light trucks—pickups, vans, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs)— averaged 43% more than new cars in 2019. Average prices are estimated transaction prices based on sales for selected models. From 1990 to 1995, cars had a higher average price than light trucks. Light trucks include classes 1-3.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Volkswagen intends to sell 150,000 e-cars—of which 100,000 will be the ID and ID SUV—by 2020, according to Thomas Ulbrich, Member of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, E-Mobility division. The MEB is not just the technical building block for all models in the Volkswagen ID.

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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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

Global vehicle sales totalled 5.55 This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. million units in March 2020, down by 39% from March 2019. million units.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2024

Fisker is scrapping plans for direct sales to customers. The startup is now turning to auto dealerships for sales and services. We decided we would rather give that money to a dealer so that we could expand faster,” said Henrik Fisker, the CEO, President, and Chairman of the EV startup.

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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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet increasing retail demand for both models. The company is increasing line speed at its Kentucky Truck Plant to build more Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, boosting production targets approximately 25% since last fall when the SUVs hit the market.

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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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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

Tipped to price at or under stellar local Chinese success story BYD, Leapmotor is expected to launch here with the medium-sized C10 SUV, which will be a rival for the Tesla Model Y on size but not dollars. READ MORE: Beijing show: Aussie-bound Leapmotor shows off C16 three-row electric family SUV READ MORE: Here comes another one!

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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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The Truth About Cars

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. Mitsubishi likewise wants to broaden the reach of its dealer network and is presently considering alternative retail concepts in addition to more traditional expansion plans. sales market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2020

The brand likewise began accepting preorders for the Blazer SUV to tap into the popular large SUV segment. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, GM shifted its primary focus to supporting control and prevention of the coronavirus while also ensuring the safety of its employees as well as company and dealer operations.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

IONIQ 5 goes on sale by the end of the year. HMA will provide more details about the charging plan when the IONIQ 5 goes on sale. inch wheelbase, IONIQ 5 offers large-car-like interior space in a compact SUV. In the future, Hyundai dealers will offer a simple automobile subscription service for IONIQ shoppers.

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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. With 18 stores in seven states and its corporate dealers in California, VinFast now has a surprisingly robust U.S. Though the automaker has a range of vehicle offerings in Vietnam, its only model on sale in the U.S.

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Teslarati

MAY 4, 2022

Ford reported an incredible growth rate for its electric vehicle sales with a 139 percent increase on the strength of the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. In all, Ford sold 16,779 electrified units in April 2022, with E-Transit sales increasing by 62.3 Through April, Ford said Mustang Mach-E sales have totaled 10,539 units.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Sales volumes in November were up year over year by more than 11%, but down from October. The elevated prices and high loan rates are likely putting downward pressure on sales. Strong luxury vehicle sales have been a primary reason for overall elevated new-vehicle prices. of total sales in November from 17.8% in October.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Audi’s entry electric SUV Q4 e-tron lineup ( earlier post ) is ready for configuration by US buyers. Prices exclude $1,095 destination charge, sales taxes, title, options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price. The Q4 e-tron family—the MEB siblings to Volkswagen’s ID.4 Up to $7,500. Up to $7,500.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

General Motors said that it will offer all of its Buick franchise dealers in the U.S. In June 2022, Buick announced plans to go all-electric by 2030 starting with a crossover SUV in 2024. Global Vice President of Buick and GMC, Duncan Aldred, told WSJ that shifting to EVs will require significant investments by Buick dealers.

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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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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 28, 2023

Automakers never talk about future products with the media, but dealers often get previews of upcoming models and lineup changes. Automotive News recently reported that Nissan showed off a next-generation Armada SUV, and the changes are said to make the full-size family hauler more “Range Rover-like.”

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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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Teslarati

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Tesla is continuing its long-standing tradition of dominating electric vehicle sales in California. percent of the EV sales in California in 2024. percent of the EV sales in California in 2024. Manufacturers and dealers have embraced this shift, expanding their share of battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales to 40.2

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SUV at an event on the Santa Monica Pier. Atlas, said Hinrich Woebcken, CEO of the North America Region, Volkswagen and President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, is the brand’s first entry into the mid-size SUV segment, “ the heart of the American market.” inches long, 77.9

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mercedes-Benz reported its sales for the third quarter in the United States, and electric vehicles are making their mark on the brand’s overall look. While there was a slight decrease in the concentration of EV sales compared to Q2, the German automaker is still looking at numbers that are more than respectable. percent and 803.1

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2020

The VELITE 7 is the first all-electric SUV in Buick’s new energy vehicle portfolio, offering 500 kilometers (311 miles) of range on a single charge. In response to customers’ growing demand for online shopping, Buick is launching direct sales for the VELITE 7 to provide the seamless integration of online and offline sales channels.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2021

Despite the shift towards SUVs, cars still account for 29% of VW sales volume, and the Jetta leads that pack. Jetta sales were up 27% in Q2 2021 to 20,925 units; 1H 2021 sales were up 15% to 43,009 units. liter turbocharged and direct-injection EA211 engine found in the recently-launched Taos compact SUV.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Despite market analysts forecasting that August would offer a sizable boost in automotive sales, aided by the fact that Labor Day weekend partially overlaps with the end of the month, customers failed to come out in droves to buy a new vehicle. Though it was hardly a bloodbath for dealers and prices are starting to trend in favor of shoppers.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 2, 2024

In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers. One factor that is coming into clear focus is pricing, as Ford recently found out with the Mustang Mach-E.

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Charged EVs

AUGUST 21, 2024

Not visibly electric The relatively sleek crossover shape says “small SUV” without telegraphing the electric powertrain, and the interior bears a clear family resemblance to other Chevy models—including the large horizontal touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. Actual 2023 sales of Ultium EVs were just 13,838, mostly Cadillac Lyriqs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2014

liter EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, and Jetta, all of which are set to arrive in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. Volkswagen of America announced that the new 2.0-liter The new EA288 engine will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Dealers have complained about slow sales due to the hulking SUVs’ MSRPs, while Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, has seen a sales slump across the board. The automaker is hoping to stop the bleeding with lower prices for Jeep’s flagship SUVs, but the move doesn’t make them significantly more affordable.

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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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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2024

BYD has outlined a stunningly ambitious new model roll-out and sales growth plan in Australia. Essentially, the Chinese electrified vehicle specialist wants double sales each year to reach 100,000 sales per annum in 2026 in Australia on the back of up to five new model launches each year. Talk about turning dreams into reality!

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Terra truck and the Traveler SUV share most design and interior cues, with the truck riding on a longer wheelbase. All those vehicles will likely have been updated from today’s specs by the time the Scouts go on sale. Photos by John Voelcker. Consumers can reserve the new models on the Scout Motors website. Photos by John Voelcker.

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Baua Electric

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. The models are expected to start at around $25,000. Pickup trucks?

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