Daily Dealer: Sony-Honda EV opts for direct-to-consumer sales, hybrid cars draw in more buyers, Ram debuts revamped heavy-duty trucks

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Today’s top stories:

1. Sony-Honda's Afeela 1 EV to be sold without traditional dealers

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/sony-honda-s-afeela-1-ev-to-be-sold-without-traditional-dealers-2025-01-08

2. Hybrids are pulling more buyers away from gas-powered cars

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/ease-of-purchase-slides-in-dec-but-speed-and-supply-prevent-sharper-decline-2025-01-07

3. Rising incentives fueled a strong year for U.S. auto sales in 2024

https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/rising-incentives-fueled-a-strong-year-for-u-s-auto-sales-in-2024-2025-01-07

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