Too many vans, too few buyers | Reality check for SPAC EV startups | Building trust with buyers | How dealers can adapt F&I for EV buyers | Self-driving cars in sci-fi

The demise of small commercial vans like Ford's Transit Connect and Stellantis' ProMaster City is likely the result of too many players in a crowded U.S. field.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2022 Editorial Too many vans, too few buyers Read More > Subscription Required Commentary JAMIE BUTTERS: Reality check for SPAC startups Read More > Advertisement ZF’s eBeam Axle Powers Pickups to Electric Future ZF’s eBeam axle offers pickup truck manufacturers several unique benefits as the market looks to an electric future. Our many years of experience in the development of cost-effective and reliable solid axles with proven transmission technology, couple with ZF’s extensive electrification expertise, and high level of modularity with components and architectures in 400 V and 800 V will bring a bright future to this segment. Explore the difference for yourself today >. Subscription Required Guest Commentary DENNIS McGINN: How to build trust with vehicle buyers Read More > Subscription Required Guest Commentary JONATHAN JORDAN: How dealers can adapt F&I for EV buyers Read More >   Leo Michael Cartoons MORE CARTOONS > Shift: A podcast about mobility Author Patrick McGinty keeps self-driving cars alive in science fiction (Episode 164) The Slippery Rock University English professor recently wrote his debut novel, Test Drive, about an autonomous vehicle safety driver in Pittsburgh. He discusses the book and explores the muddled language so often used to describe self-driving tech. Read More > Subscription Required Letter to the Editor Transit Connect has so much to offer Read More > Subscription Required Letter to the Editor Carlson is right for top NHTSA job Read More > Subscription Required Letter to the Editor Saving texts is easy for dealerships Read More > VIEWS FROM AROUND THE INDUSTRY California’s ban on gas-powered cars won’t be easy Dan Walters, CalMatters (Aug. 29) A planner’s take on California’s EV news Tara Goddard, Streetsblog (Aug. 29) Vermont’s opportunity to ensure accessible electric vehicles – for consumers and climate Vermont Natural Resources Council, Vermont Conservation Voters, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Conservation Law Foundation, Vermont Chapter of the Sierra Club and Vermont Public Interest Research Group, Vermont Biz (Aug. 29) No fun in the California sun Editorial, The Wall Street Journal (Aug. 31) Will California’s second zero-emissions car mandate avoid the failures of the first? Edward Humes, Los Angeles Times (Aug. 31) Is Biden’s goal to build charging stations for electric cars leaving low-income areas behind? Oliver Milman, The Guardian (Aug. 31) EVs are merely a life hack that won’t save us from climate change Amy Mann, Toronto Star (Aug. 31) Shifting gears to electric vehicles David Horsey, The Seattle Times (Sept. 1) Gov. Mills’ pursuit of California-style electric vehicle mandates will hurt Mainers, do little to address climate change Rep. Steven Foster, Piscataquis Observer (Sept. 1) Send your questions and comments to AutomotiveViews@autonews.com SUBSCRIBE TODAY Explore the five-year product plans for every major automaker with our subscriber exclusive Future Product Pipeline series. SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 20% This email was sent to bimoharjanto.ankerbellok@blogger.com Manage My Account | Contact Us   © 2022 Automotive News 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207-2997 United States Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Unsubscribe