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AUGUST 17, 2022
Welcome to the Wednesday, August 17, 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 keep you in the know.

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End of Gas-Powered Muscle Car Era at Stellantis

Dodge launches a barrage of muscle cars, SUVs and convertibles as the coda to nearly two decades of production of rear-drive-based, gasoline-powered models.

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Dealers Can Boost Traffic, Sales with Low-Priced Used Cars

A recent iSeeCars analysis show some used cars dipped in prices, offering dealer opportunities for growth

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Experts See Gains in Vehicle Electrification, Fuel Economy

Fifty powertrain experts surveyed by Automotive Futures expect the share of the U.S. market held by spark-ignition vehicles in 2025 and 2030 to fall to 60% and 38%, respectively, from current levels.

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Making Electric-Vehicle Charging Customer-centric

At its core, customer-centric EV charging focuses on the customer’s economic, environmental and performance objectives. This differs from traditional incentives and programs that focus on grid benefits and greater demand flexibility.

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Auto Dealerships Can Become EV Experts

“It’s time for dealers to raise their hands and say, ‘We know about this,’” Liesl LaRouche says of electric-vehicle technology.

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