Friday, June 10, 2022

Minnesota dealers attempt to block their state's adoption of California regulations

Minnesota dealers attempt to block their state's adoption of California regulations https://ift.tt/LlhkGNR

The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association filed a second lawsuit attempting to block the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's adoption of California's clean car rules, which would require dealers to carry a higher percentage of EVs and hybrids.

Ford adjusts EV standards, ups training with dealer feedback

Ford adjusts EV standards, ups training with dealer feedback https://ift.tt/ybjDakQ

Executives have adjusted their thinking on some aspects, but the automaker is largely sticking with plans to have dealerships sell EVs at nonnegotiable prices and offer customers the ability to complete their purchase online.

Mountain View Auto Group president involved in Hawaii helicopter crash

Mountain View Auto Group president involved in Hawaii helicopter crash https://ift.tt/a7WlM1G

Clay Watson, Mountain View Auto Group president, was involved in a Hawaii helicopter crash with his two daughters.

Kia, Hyundai, Chevy, Stellantis and Ford dealerships acquired in 2 states

Kia, Hyundai, Chevy, Stellantis and Ford dealerships acquired in 2 states https://ift.tt/hEWjpbT

Kia, Hyundai, Chevy, Stellantis and Ford dealerships sold in second-quarter transactions in New York and Wisconsin.

Car dealers positive, but less optimistic about next 3 months

Car dealers positive, but less optimistic about next 3 months https://ift.tt/lVnpbYk

Despite similar profits and market conditions, franchised dealerships polled by Cox this spring were a little less optimistic about the future than they were in the first quarter.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Ford, Kia, Hyundai top mainstream EV registrations; Tesla dominates luxury segment

Ford, Kia, Hyundai top mainstream EV registrations; Tesla dominates luxury segment https://ift.tt/plEWzVP

Tesla is running away with the luxury sales crown through April and dominating the U.S. for EVs overall, according to Experian registration data. Among mainstream brands, EVs from Ford, Kia and Hyundai lead.