California is considering funding a replacement for its electric vehicle tax credits after federal incentives expire in September. The state’s new credit could be higher than the existing $7,500 incentive for buying a new electric vehicle.
Meanwhile, a dealership in South Carolina sued Nissan over rejected warranty reimbursement rate increases. Benson Nissan claimed Nissan wrongfully denied its request for a $63.40 hourly wage boost.
GM’s CAMI plant is also facing challenges due to tariffs, which have left the future of a joint Hyundai van project uncertain. Sales of Chevrolet BrightDrop vans built at the Ontario plant have increased this year but remain below production levels that would sustain steady output.
VinFast opened its first franchised dealership in California as part of Sunroad Automotive Group, which sells 14 brands across nine locations. The EV maker has abandoned direct sales for franchises.
Amazon is now selling used cars online, joining Cars Commerce and CarGurus in the market. Despite this new competition, leaders at these companies remain optimistic about their business models.
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