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Canada has joined the U.S. in implementing a zero-emissions vehicle mandate, aiming to make all new cars emission-free by 2035.

Canada joins U.S. in setting ZEV sales mandate

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Canada has joined the U.S. in setting a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, calling on automakers to gradually phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) models...
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Tesla allegedly ignored evidence of vehicle defects, blamed drivers for “chronic...

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Tesla has allegedly attributed part failures to poor driving habits, charged customers for repairs stemming from potential defects, and skirted regulatory intervention despite knowing...
Tesla plans to boost pay at its Nevada Gigafactory as it looks to compete with Detroit-Three wages and fend off unionization campaigns.

Tesla boost pay in Nevada as UAW targets non-union automakers

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Tesla plans to boost pay at its Nevada Gigafactory in 2024, becoming one of the last non-unionized automakers to increase compensation in the aftermath...
The SAE is committed to its NACS certification which is now prepared for use, which is aimed at solving several EV charging problems.

SAE’s charging standard is geared up to fix every EV charging...

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The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has successfully fulfilled its goal to obtain NACS certification by year-end, making the NACS standard fully operational. This new...
Electric vehicles sales are now projected to reach 16.7 million units in 2024, down from 17.5 million earlier this year.

Researchers slash electric vehicle sales forecasts for 2024

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While electric vehicle sales are still on track to grow in 2024, analysts have grown more cautious toward the segment following a disappointing year...
General Motors (GM) is set to lay off 1,300 workers in Michigan from early 2024 with additional layoffs occurring through March.

GM to layoff 1,300 workers in Michigan early next year

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Starting early next year, General Motors intends to lay off approximately 1,300 workers in Michigan due to ending production of specific vehicle models. On Dec....
Dealer association presidents share their thoughts concerning the Hyundai-Amazon partnership and the White House's electric vehicle push.

Dealer association presidents react to Hyundai-Amazon partnership and Biden EV push

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The last year has been one of the busiest for dealer associations as the industry grapples with a host of unprecedented events, some of...
Since 2020, the share of new car dealers selling electric vehicles has risen from 16.5% to 55.1%, defying market headwinds and slow demand.

Number of new car dealers selling electric vehicles triples from 2020

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More than half of all car dealers are selling electric vehicles in 2023, according to automotive data platform iSeeCars. Since the onset of the COVID...
The EV mandate, among other challenges, caught Lusk's attention as a significant initiative that substantially impacted the industry.

EV mandates, affordability concerns are challenging the auto industry – Cody...

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As we reflect on the year 2023, we recognize that dealers have been met with a myriad of challenges and successes along the way....
Joining us on the latest episode of Inside Automotive is Jen Suzuki, sales trainer and the president of eDealer Solutions. 

Adapting your sales strategies to the current retail automotive market –...

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The retail automotive sales industry has been facing several challenges, including changes in customer behavior and rising interest rates. As the year draws to...