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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, September 14, 2222. As always, there is a lot of news in the automotive sector. We've put together some of the best from WardsAuto.com to keep you in the know.

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1.

DriveItAway Reaches Entry-Level BEV Drivers

The subscription service gives dealers “a second bite of the apple” with the opportunity to sell a new car, service it and perhaps sell the car as used.

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2.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, Rivian Plan Battery-Electric Van JV

The partnership envisions a joint venture manufacturing company to operate a factory in Europe producing large electric vans for both Mercedes Benz Vans and Rivian, starting within a “few years,” the companies say.

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3.

2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Rivian R1T

This video clip highlighting the Rivian R1T was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.

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The Power of Partnership
Cade Rivard, General Manager at Rivard Buick GMC, worked with his Autotrader rep, Keith Theisen, to build a digital marketing strategy that helped them become the #1 Buick GMC store in the southeast. See Their Story

4.

Shout-out to Showroom VIPs (and It’s Not the Salespersons)

Prepare for your customers’ visits and test drives to ensure they feel like special guests.

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5.

Honda, GM, Toyota Ramping Up U.S. Battery Production

Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and Korea’s LG Energy Solution, says its new battery-cell plant in Ohio has started operations.

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

As always, please feel free to pass this along to your colleagues and others who are interested in automotive insights. 

If you have questions, concerns or story ideas, please contact editor Nancy Dunham at NDunham@Wards.com

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