Why The Dealership Model Is Anti-American
In a new video, Sean Mitchell explains why he thinks the US auto dealership model is anti-American.
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The 2020 Chevy Bolt — GM Changes The Game, Again
In late 2016, the Chevy Bolt became the first affordable long range EV (electric vehicle), beating the Tesla Model 3 to market. As of this writing, in February 2020, GM has once again moved the goal posts. You can now buy a Bolt for around $26,000, underselling every affordable EV you can buy in America and having a longer range than all of them. Is it worth it? Let’s take a look.
Baton Rouge Dealer Thinks No One Is Interested In EVs
A Baton Rouge dealer recently gave his thoughts about EVs and explained to the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report why he believes there is no interest in EVs in our area. I am in the “Tesla Louisiana – Owners And Dreamers” group on Facebook, where the article was shared.
10 Ways That Car Dealerships Can Step Up To Sell Electric Vehicles
What are some ways that you’d like to see car dealerships showcase their electric vehicles?
Bait & Switch In EV Leasing Offers — Why We Appreciate CleanTechnica Commenters
I was hesitant while writing a recent CleanTechnica post, “Say What? $79–$178 Monthly Lease For An Electric Car?” Sure enough, another take on that article emerged in the comments underneath. The offer was too good to be true for many. We extend a genuine thank you to all who helped bring more information and context to the story.
How To Buy A Tesla
The Tesla buying experience is unique compared to the typical car buying process offered by Big Auto. There’s no sitting down, negotiating, and sometimes not even a test drive. More on that in a minute. First, there are a few things you should know before walking into a Tesla store. For starters, it is not a dealership.
Tesla Is Obstructed By Anti-Free-Market Laws In Numerous US States
Tesla has many challenges to overcome. According to David Pogue (via Yahoo Finance), “It’s amazing that Tesla even exists. Before Tesla, the most recent successful American auto startup was Chrysler, over 90 years ago. Tesla has survived the first hard part: designing beautiful, fast, high-tech electric cars that a lot of people want and love. Now come all the other hard parts … [including] getting permission to sell them.”
Sierra Club Needs Volunteers For Nationwide EV Shopping Survey
While consumer interest and demand for electric vehicles (EVs) have grown — last year EV sales increased by 81% — automakers and dealers are still dragging their feet on EVs and pushing people to buy gas guzzlers that harm our planet and our health.
Colorado Kills Direct EV Sales Law But Fines For Blocking Chargers Are Likely
There’s good news and bad news for EV drivers in Colorado. The legislature voted down a direct sales bill but approved one imposing fines on drivers who block EV chargers.
Tesla’s Direct Sales Model An “Inspiration” For Big Auto, Consumer Reports Reports
Buying a car can be a grueling process. Keith Barry writes in Consumer Reports, “In an era of online shopping and instant gratification, the traditional way of buying a car can seem like a painful throwback. Some dealers are still doing business the old-school way: insisting buyers haggle over the price, hiding fees and charges until the last minute, and making customers wait hours to sign form after form.”
