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

Carscoops

Nearly 90% of buyers allegedly paid $2,000 more than advertised between 2020 and 2023. Car dealerships don’t exactly have a squeaky-clean image to begin with, and stories like this one aren’t doing the industry any favors. “Our Office will not let car dealerships profit from unfair and deceptive practices.”

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

Carscoops

The company plans to close nearly 40 dealerships in the country by the end of 2026. Porsche currently operates 138 dealerships across China , but the boss of Porsche China, Alexander Pollich, has revealed this will be cut to approximately 100 by the end of 2026. It is only sensible to adjust the dealer network respectively.

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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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Ford’s Experiment In EV Distribution Hubs Is Over

Carscoops

The goal was straightforward: by bypassing the traditional dealership lot, Ford could cut costs, improve inventory management, and, ideally, make its distribution process more competitive. These centers would serve as hubs, from which vehicles would be shipped to dealerships when an order was placed.

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Car Dealerships: Top Industry Events and Shows in 2024 for Networking and Insights

Turbo Marketing Solutions

Each one is a hub of innovation where attendees can explore new automotive technologies and trends, gaining immense knowledge to drive their dealership forwards. These smaller shows provide a unique chance for dealerships to engage their local community, reveal new models, and boost their brand loyalty and sales.

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Australian new car buyers could foot $1 billion EV upgrade bill

CarExpert

Necessary upgrades to prepare Australia’s car dealerships for the transition to electric vehicles (EV) could result in customers wearing the cost of the estimated billion-dollar investment, the industry’s peak lobby group has claimed.

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Ford Offers Free EV Home Charger And Installation To New Buyers

Carscoops

Ford aims to make EV ownership less stressful with new incentives for buyers and lessees. The rest of the benefits, including the expanded charging access and warranty, will continue to be available for future EV buyers and leasers. Perhaps most importantly, buyers will get 24/7 live support and roadside assistance.

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