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Is the U.S. Ready for the EV Rollout?

February 14, 2023
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The electric vehicle (EV) market is expanding globally with strong legislative support—and the United States is no exception. However, the question remains: is the US ready for this transition to EVs? While there are many reasons to believe that the country is making strides in the right direction, several challenges still need to be addressed.  EVs Need More Infrastructure  One...
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Thats a Wrap: A look back at 2022 in the Auto Industry

December 27, 2022
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As we move into the new year, it’s time to look back at a few changes and challenges in the automotive industry that happened in 2022. This was a big year for new vehicles, autonomous driving, and electric vehicles. So, here’s a quick recap of some of the most important events and trends from the past year. 2022 was a...
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Looking Forward—Lot Management for the Modern Dealership

September 20, 2022
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The US auto industry suffered severe losses during the recent pandemic. Only now are dealerships slowly returning to production and car sales. However, as businesses start to rebuild, many dealerships now face ripple effects from COVID-19 restrictions. The pandemic revealed how unprepared dealers were for business stalling for long periods. As a result, dealership lot management has become increasingly complex....
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Is Your Service Department Versed in Electric Vehicle Maintenance?

August 9, 2022
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Electric vehicle sales have exploded on a year-by-year basis over the past half decade, and for good reason. Not only do electric vehicles save drivers thousands of dollars each year on gas costs—they also help owners save big on service and maintenance expenses. Electric vehicle powertrains have much fewer parts than their internal combustion counterparts. For example, electric vehicles do...
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The Market is Electric: What Dealers Can Do to Capitalize on Explosive Electric Car Growth

March 8, 2022
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Electric car market growth has been on the rise over the course of the last decade. Recent reports anticipate that the sale of electric vehicles (EVs) will dramatically accelerate in 2022, increasing about 75%. Some are even referring to this sudden rise as the EV Boom.  Consumers need dealers now more than ever. Recent reports found that nearly half of...
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5 Maintenance Tips for Electric Cars

January 26, 2022
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Have an electric vehicle of your own or thinking about purchasing one? Apart from being an eco-friendly alternative to gas-powered cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have some notable advantages over their combustion engine counterparts—just ask the 4 million people who bought EVs last year.  One significant difference between EVs and gas-powered cars is the amount of general vehicle maintenance required. Overall,...
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Automotive Trends: What We’ve Discovered from Car Buyers This Year (So Far)

October 11, 2021
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The automotive industry is recovering from recent challenges, with many multinational automobile manufacturers witnessing automotive trends and sales bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels. With a recovering and booming automotive industry, we are seeing shifts in consumer behaviors.  Today’s consumers aren’t just looking for a vehicle with a luxury interior and heated seats, they’re looking for a vehicle that meets their...
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California Electric Vehicle Market: How Dealers Can Prepare for the 2035 Executive Order

June 22, 2021
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In Fall 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order phasing out gasoline-powered vehicles in support of the state’s mission towards reducing harmful greenhouse gases caused by transportation. As part of the order, new car dealerships will be required to exclusively sell zero-emission vehicles by the year 2035. As a result, the state’s electric vehicle market is expected to...
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