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FTC Says 90% Of Buyers Paid $2,000 More Than Advertised At Stellantis, GM And Ford Dealer Group

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Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Maryland, a local dealer network raked in millions thanks to deceptive practices. The FTC and Maryland accused the Lindsay dealer group of deceptive pricing practices.

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Ford launches EV incentives to win over buyers with new Puma

Autocar

Blue Oval to give all EV buyers free home chargers as it aims to remove concerns about EV switch Ford UK believes the launch of the new Puma Electric can prompt buyers of its existing vehicles to make the switch to electric, and is launching a new range of incentives to help buyers do so.

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Skywell UK expands its dealer network in South Wales and North London

Motor Trader

Skywell UK general manager, David Clark said: As a family-owned business, Bob Davies Car Sales has a long history, offering fantastic customer service, to car buyers in South Wales, and I am very pleased to welcome them to our growing network. Skywell offers the BE11, a D-segment all-electric family SUV.

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Porsche To Shut 30% Of Its Dealerships In China After Sales Tumble

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The carmaker isn’t just consolidating its network of dealers but will also optimize its local investments, abandoning areas where it can’t achieve long-term profitability and doubling down on regions that perform well, including Shanghai and Beijing. It is only sensible to adjust the dealer network respectively.

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Jaguar Boss: Not Trying To Be Woke, But Okay With Losing Old Customers

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Jaguar’s managing director claims they weren’t trying to alienate buyers with the brand’s relaunch. Jag Doesn’t Want To Push Old Customers Away One of the biggest criticisms leveled at Jaguar when the campaign kicked off was that they risked alienating the traditional, stiff-upper-lip customer base.

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Average car age grows as new car prices rocket 129% in 15 years

Autocar

Despite total new car sales increasing 6% for the year to date, those to private buyers are down 11.8%, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show. We’ve noticed a higher volume of customers with older vehicles seeking warranty protection for them,” he said.

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Alfa Romeo Scraps EV-Only Plan As Dealers Warn Of Sales Collapse

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North American dealers express concern over the viability of their network amid declining sales. This shift comes as the brand struggles to revive its North American dealer network, which has been severely impacted by sluggish sales. “We’ve got 110 dealers in our U.S.