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Miss. tires EV manufacturers from bypassing franchised dealers

The law grandfathers in an existing Tesla location, according to the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association. “It’s rewarding to know that Mississippi lawmakers recognized the importance of a strong dealership network that we have in our state,” said Marty Milstead, the… Continue Reading…

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Lithia Motors buys UK dealership group Jardine Motors

Jardine Motors has more than 40 new-vehicle franchise points in the UK, with a portfolio of luxury brands including Aston Martin, Porsche and BMW, DeBoer said. Part of the conglomerate Jardine Matheson Holdings, Jardine is Europe’s 23rd-largest dealership group by… Continue Reading…

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How to Take Care of Your Newly Replaced Windshield

Knowing what you need to do to take care of a windshield that has recently been replaced is the first step in maintaining your investment. Be sure to keep your new windshield in good condition and make sure it will… Continue Reading…

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29 Ford dealers leave EV program after changes

A Ford spokesperson said the company was still pleased with the figures. “It is important that dealers have the option to do what they believe is best for their business and their customers for the 2024-2026 period,” the spokesperson said… Continue Reading…

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These Automakers Can’t Quite Hold Onto Their First-Time Buyers

The back of a Ram truck is seen on a sales lot on May 23, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Some automakers are struggling to convince first-time buyers to return to the showroom, Elon Musk tested that he really believed he’d… Continue Reading…

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Toyota’s hydrogen-powered Corolla race car catches fire

But Toyota executives said the fire, which occurred during a private test run at Fuji International Speedway, was unrelated to the car’s adoption of hydrogen fuel instead of gasoline. The cause, the company said, was a pipe joint loosened by… Continue Reading…

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EV startups are burning through cash. Can they attract more investment?

In September 2020, Hindenburg Research released its report on Nikola, saying it was “an intricate fraud.” The company acknowledged a truck appearing to cruise down a desert road under its own power in a video was not. The SEC launched… Continue Reading…

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Randy Marion Automotive buys 4 North Carolina dealerships

Growing Randy Marion Automotive Group bought four North Carolina dealerships in two separate first-quarter transactions to expand its portfolio in the state. Randy Marion Automotive in Mooresville, NC, on March 6 bought Gerry Wood Dodge of Salisbury, which also sells… Continue Reading…

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Car cybersecurity firm expects consumers to emerge as hackers

Add vehicle owners to the growing list of potential cyber security threats against automakers in 2023. Early adopters of new digitized offerings from automakers will find ways to bypass premium features by manipulating their vehicles’ systems fraudulently, according to executives… Continue Reading…

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Connected Cars: The Internet on Wheels

After 9 months, he loves the 90 MPG and torque of his 2024 Toyota Prius, however a passionate proprietor reveals the “nagging truths” about its flawed window switches and suspected insurance-spiking data assortment. New 75 kWh LEAF variant delivers as… Continue Reading…