WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

JANUARY 12, 2022

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, Jan. 12. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Toyota Defends U.S. Retail Sales Title in 2021

Toyota has been No.1 in U.S. retail volume each of the past 10 years, but it surpassed General Motors in overall sales in 2021 because COVID-19 and the computer chip shortage curtailed GM fleet sales.

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America’s BEV Charging Network a Long Way From Prime Time

Joe Biden envisions an electrified utopia. But it’s going to take more than installing 500,000 charging outlets to make BEVs successful.

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Chevy Equinox, Blazer Join GM’s BEV Stable

The all-electric versions of the popular crossovers will go on sale next year, with the Equinox starting around $30,000. CEO Mary Barra also provides updates on Ultra Cruise and says 50% of GMs plants in the U.S. will be dedicated to building EVs by 2030.

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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

GM is accepting reservations in the form of a $100 deposit for a fully loaded Silverado EV RST First Edition, priced at $105,000. Less expensive fleet models also can be reserved.

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12-Point Planning Checklist for 2022 Inventory Shortages

Between ongoing market changes and soaring customer demands, it’s now more important than ever dealers proactively plan ahead to overcome 2022 inventory challenges.

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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 tmurphy@wardsauto.com

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

Now for the legal stuff...