I know, many of you are not only weary of hearing about electric vehicles but you’re also not looking forward to sharing the road with them let alone being pushed to buy one someday.
It turns out you’re not alone, and a segment of General Motors retailers, specifically Buick dealers, want nothing to do with EVs.
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