WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Tuesday Feb. 16. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Battling COVID-19 Tops NADA’s Priorities, New CEO Says

“The mission at NADA stays the same,” Stanton says. “We work for the dealer. We’re here to strengthen the franchise system, to help educate and advocate for the dealer business.”

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Chevrolet Lands 1-2 Bolt Punch This Summer

The refreshed ’22 Bolt hatchback is priced $5,000 lower than the previous model, while the all-new Bolt “EUV” compact ute will start at $33,995. Chevrolet also will cover standard installation of a Level 2 home charger for eligible customers.

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Certain Cars Likely in Tight Supply Due to Global Chip Shortage

Dealerships already are reflecting the slowdown in manufacturing due to the global chip shortage, and shoppers may see higher prices and lower availability of certain models, Business Insider reports.

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Toyota Escalates Environmental Fight With New BEVs, PHEV

Toyota will debut two battery-electric models and a plug-in hybrid in the U.S. market later this year. The automaker says a PHEV can be cleaner than a BEV, considering the “waste” of a BEV carrying around a heavier battery pack than it needs.

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Hyundai Plans Car-Subscription Program Rollout in Europe

The Moceancar subscription program will rent out cars for six-month periods, after which the client may choose a new car and renew the service for another six months or return the vehicle and cancel the contract.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at [email protected]

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

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