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Colin Velez
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Journalist, Car Dealership Guy
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By Car Guy, Colin Velez| Car Dealership Guy@ Volkswagen has officially scrapped plans to bring the ID.7 electric sedan to the U.S. and Canada. Driving the news: The EV, originally set to launch in North America in Q3 2024, was already delayed and has now been axed entirely due to what VW calls “the ongoing challenging EV climate.” The ID.7's cancellation follows VW quietly removing the model from its U.S. website two weeks ago, signaling its fate before the official announcement.
By Car Guy, Colin Velez| Car Dealership Guy@ Group 1 Automotive is focused on expanding through cluster acquisitions within hot markets, even if that means adding brands that aren’t necessarily favorites. Driving the news: In a conversation with Haig Partners’ president and founder Alan Haig during Auto Team America's annual buy-sell summit, Group 1 CEO Daryl Kenningham shared his expansion plans for 2025 along with the issues he sees in the mergers-and-acquisitions (M&A) market.
By Car Guy, Colin Velez| Car Dealership Guy@ Volkswagen has officially scrapped plans to bring the ID.7 electric sedan to the U.S. and Canada. Driving the news: The EV, originally set to launch in North America in Q3 2024, was already delayed and has now been axed entirely due to what VW calls “the ongoing challenging EV climate.” The ID.7's cancellation follows VW quietly removing the model from its U.S. website two weeks ago, signaling its fate before the official announcement.
Company Info
Car Dealership Guy
Car Dealership Guy is a prominent media platform in the automotive retail industry, founded by Yossi Levi. It provides valuable insights, news, and content to help dealers and industry professionals stay informed. Levi's experience in the car business began at his family's dealership, and he later launched Gettacar, an online used vehicle retailer. The platform offers a variety of services, including content creation through articles, podcasts, and social media. It hosts a podcast that discusses various aspects of the car business and provides a weekly newsletter with insights into the automotive market. Car Dealership Guy also maintains an active presence on social media and operates a job board for the auto industry, connecting professionals with employment opportunities. With over 120 million impressions per month, the platform has been featured in major media outlets, enhancing its influence in the automotive sector.
Founded: 2022