WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Welcome to the Wednesday, February 22, 2023, edition of WardsAuto Dealer 5. As always, there's plenty of news about the auto sector. We've gathered some of the most notable stories from WardsAuto to ensure you are in the know.

1.

GM Won’t Divide BEV, ICE Operations, CEO Barra Says

Battery-electric and internal-combustion vehicles share critical components including software, interiors, and chassis, and it wouldn’t make sense to separate them, GM CEO Mary Barra says.

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2.

BMW Could Raise Mexico’s Profile As EV Export Hub

The German automaker is increasing manufacturing capacity at its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico, with battery-electric vehicles expected to account for the new production.

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3.

Unpacking the Total Cost of Electric-Vehicle Ownership

The industry should emphasize to customers that battery-electric vehicles are approaching cost parity with internal-combustion vehicles over 5 years of ownership.

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4.

S&P Study Highlights Customer Loyalty

Dealers who understand their customer bases can turn “nomads” into “loyalists.”

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5.

Chinese Automaker BYD Introduces Premium Models

The electric Yangwang U8 off-roader and U9 sports car spearhead BYD’s aspirations for its global luxury brand.

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

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If you have questions, concerns or story ideas, please contact editor Nancy Dunham at [email protected]
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