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“Access to personal transportation- to get to and from work – is a very old problem that now can be solved in an easy, transparent, and sustainable way through innovative technology and programs such as DriveItAway,” says Doshi.

Dealers charging high prices above MSRP across the board are creating national news and public backlash, and it’s not just the OEMs that are watching.

Between Tesla, Rivan, Lucid and Fisker operating without dealerships and the agency model introduced by traditional manufacturers, marking up above MSRP during these demand-driven times may come back to haunt dealers.

The question remains: how to get to the “early majority” phase of adoption, beyond those affluent enough to already have a few cars in the driveway. Persuading a lower income, single vehicle household to opt for a more expensive EV in a “charging desert” neighborhood seems way off.

It seemed like every third booth or so, among 200 transportation companies, was selling some new, innovative and convenient system for home, work or public charging. CES 2022 made it clear electrified vehicles are the future.

Vehicle Ownership Enablement Programs Provide Freedom and Mobility to Those Who Need It Most and Provide a Much Larger New Employee Pool for Entry-Level Jobs.

With so many help-wanted signs visible at busineses nowadays, DriveItAway wants to be a part of the transportation solution for both employers and workers – especially individuals with soft credit histories or without significant funds for a down payment.

Over-the-air updates could enable technicians to identify and diagnose a problem remotely and have the parts ready for a vehicle service appointment, boosting a dealer’s efficiency and net income, says Bill Cariss, president and CEO of Holman Strategic Ventures.

Under the agency model, the franchise dealer no longer is the focal point of a new vehicle sale; instead, the customer places an order directly with the OEM and names a preferred dealer. The price and dealership mark-up or commission is set by the OEM.

Car dealers have always used “runners,” but perhaps the accelerated growth in digital retailing and “door to door” vehicle service requires a more scalable program and process.