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Addressing challenges in the ACC2 and driving zero-emission vehicle demand — Jim Appleton | NJ CAR
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced a proposal to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II plan (ACC2), which would require car manufacturers to increase zero-emission vehicle shipments to 100% of all deliveries by 2035. The strategy was originally implemented by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) last year and has since been adopted by multiple states. On this episode of Inside Automotive, hosts Jim Fitzpatrick and Shyann Malone are joined by Jim Appleton, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR), to discuss the proposal and how it could affect the retail automotive sector. Watch full segment here.
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During a practice picket outside of a Stellantis plant in Detroit, United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain discussed the possibility of a strike with union members as contract negotiations with Big-Three automakers draw closer to their September 14 deadline. The UAW has promised to strike should OEM executives fail to agree to their terms, which include large pay raises and guarantees that auto manufacturing jobs will be protected throughout the transition to electric vehicles. Read More
Drivers are starting to encounter more technology issues with electric vehicles than they do with ICE vehicles, as traditional OEMs contend with disruptive brands such as Tesla. More than 82,000 new car owners gave electric vehicles lower scores in 17 of 21 features listed in a survey conducted by J.D. Power. Researchers noted that 86% of the EV models examined also saw lower scores in the area of advanced technology, referring to emerging innovations such as driver assistance software and hands-free user interfaces. Read More
The United States’ workplace safety regulator announced on August 23 that it was investigating a recent chemical solvent leak at a battery facility in Ohio that General Motors and LG Energy Solution of South Korea jointly control. The joint venture, Ultium Cells LLC, said it had discovered a cathode mixing slurry leak at its Ohio production facility and took immediate action to isolate the cause and contain it. Read More
Consumer fatigue with new and used car pricing is impacting their sales rate, with top-selling new models selling 29.2% slower and popular used cars selling 26% slower than last year. According to a recent report by iSeeCars.com, used vehicle sales are growing overall by 6.1%, while sales of new cars are declining by 25.7%. Read More
For Dealers
6 tips for marketing the benefits of electric vehicles and other eco-friendly cars
Electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly gaining favor with eco-conscious consumers looking for more sustainable transportation. However, marketing the environmental benefits of EVs to this audience requires a well-thought-out approach. These efforts need to include highlighting the ‘green’ aspects of EVs. With this in mind, let’s review effective techniques that dealerships can use to appeal to environmentally-minded buyers. Read More
Weekly roundup: Ford Lightning dominates EV pickup market, Anderson Automotive expands
The Ford Lightning leads in EV market interest, outdoing Tesla’s Cybertruck, says Cox Automotive. Las Vegas dealer Jim Marsh encountered a real-estate scam over a Colorado plot. Anderson Automotive Group expanded in South Carolina with seven new dealerships. A recent study shows electric vehicle leasing is more economical than gas-powered options. UAW’s president, Shawn Fain, readies for a potential strike amid pivotal automaker negotiations, and more headlines to stay on top of this week in automotive industry news. Read More
