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Ford EV head says dealers having inventory isn’t a bad thing

Does Ford have an issue with its growing EV inventory? Ford Model e’s vice president of electric vehicle programs, Darren Palmer, says “it’s a little premature” to worry about EVs piling up. Is higher EV inventory a concern for Ford? A new report this past week from Cox Automotive highlighted a record in EV sales in the US in the second quarter, with nearly 300,000 units sold. Despite the rising number of electric vehicles sold, more and more are sitting on dealership lots. The days’ supply…

GM dealers aren’t happy future EVs won’t support CarPlay

Earlier this year, GM announced its boneheaded decision to ditch CarPlay in all of its future EVs, opting for a partnership with Google instead. The company has received an incredible amount of backlash since that announcement, and unsurprisingly, GM dealerships are also none too happy about the move. A new report from the Detroit Free Press rounds up comments and concerns from GM dealers who are still grappling with GM’s surprise announcement. One source “in close contact with multiple GM…

Infiniti shows dealers new Tesla Model S-like electric sedan

Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti revealed a modern brand refresh on Friday amid a multi-year sales slump. The revamp includes a new logo and Apple-like stores complete with signature scents and sounds. One thing missing from these showrooms – is fully electric vehicles. Infiniti showed off its first EV at a recent dealer meeting, with dealers describing it as a Tesla Model-like electric sedan. After car sales fell 46,619 in the US last year, down from 58,553 in 2021 and over 79,500 in 2020,…

How Ford, GM auto dealers are thinking about Detroit’s EV future

Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles at a Ford dealership in Colma, California, on July 22, 2022.Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAfter a home, buying a car is the most expensive purchase most consumers will ever make during their lifetime. The transition to electric vehicles by major auto makers is likely to make the process a little more stressful, at least in the early days of the EV era when many consumers are still under-informed on EV basics. If consumers are to be sold on the mass adoption of battery-powered electric vehicles, car…

Auto Dealers Finally Have Cars to Sell Again

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All-New Hero Karizma XMR Showcased to Dealers Ahead of Official Launch

Last Updated: May 17, 2023, 13:15 ISTAll-New Hero Karizma XMR Spy Shot (Photo: Autocar)The stylish and powerful Hero Karizma XMR will be the game-changer in the sports bike segment once launchedHero has taken the market by storm with its latest offering, the Karizma XMR. This exceptional motorcycle boasts a completely new design language that sets it apart from any other Hero product currently available. Samreen PallSamreen Pall, Senior Sub-Editor at News18, is a Computer…

45% of US car dealers won’t sell you an EV – here’s what’s going on

Sixty-six percent of US car dealers don’t have any EVs to sell, and 45% said they wouldn’t sell them no matter what, according to a new report from Sierra Club about the EV shopping experience in the US. Conversely, the authors report that out of the 66% of dealerships that don’t have any EVs, 44% want to sell them when they can get them. Those who want to sell EVs say that stock bottlenecks are caused by supply chain problems, inventory challenges, and EV automaker allocation to dealerships.…

Honda Elevate SUV Showcased To Dealers In Thailand Ahead Of Debut In June

Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 17:24 ISTAll-New Honda Elevate SUV (Photo: Honda)Honda Elevate is set to hit the Indian market in August 2023Honda is set to launch its much-awaited compact SUV in India. Set to be branded as Honda Elevate, the compact SUV will make its entry into the Indian market around Diwali 2023. An official launch date, however, is awaited. While there may be some time before the SUV comes to India officially, recent reports suggest that the upcoming vehicle was recently showcased to dealers at an…

Electric Chrysler 300 successor shown to dealers as new EV sedan

Chrysler is planning an all-electric future, despite not having a single EV on the road today. Will the plans include an electric Chrysler 300 to continue the full-size sedans run? According to dealers, Stellantis is already working on one, but it may not carry the name. Under parent company Stellantis, Chrysler is moving to an all-electric lineup by 2028. The automaker announced plans last January to introduce its first EV by 2025 as it shifted away from ICE vehicles. Chrysler kicked…

To be sold from NEXA dealers

The country’s largest carmaker by volume, Maruti Suzuki India, is all set to launch its newest SUV, the Fronx, in its lineup. After months of waiting, the company will finally reveal the pricing structure for the Fronx and officially launch the model. For those still unaware, the Fronx will be sold through the brand’s premium segment dealership, Nexa. Maruti Suzuki first unveiled the all-new crossover SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo, and bookings began on January 12. Maruti Fronx with accessory pack The Fronx will be the…