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Tesla US Sales Up 104% While US Auto Industry Down 22%

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Comparing the 3rd quarter of 2021 to the 3rd quarter of 2020, US Tesla sales were up 67% while overall US auto sales were down 13%. Compared to 2019, the difference was even more stark — Tesla sales were up 104% and US auto sales were down 22%.

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GM’s China JVs investing $12B between 2014-2017 to expand; GM outlines China market trends

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China has been GM’s largest market since 2010, last year accounting for about one-third of its global sales. These areas already represent about 45 percent of GM’s domestic sales. MPV sales will likely double to 2.8 In 2020 compact sedans will still be the most popular segment, with about 10M annual sales.

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US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019

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The US auto industry is bouncing back compared to the past couple of years, but it’s still significantly below its. continued] The post US Auto Sales Down 8% in Q3 2023 vs. Q3 2019 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

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In China , Europe , and the United States , buyers are converging on hybrids, whose sales growth is outpacing that of pure EVs. Its almost been a religion that its EVs or bust, so lets not fool around with hybrids or hydrogen, says Michael Dunne , CEO of Dunne Insights , a leading analyst of Chinas auto industry.

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Fitch Ratings: US automakers well positioned for weak demand in 2012; estimates break-even for Detroit 3 at 10.5M units

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Fitch expects light vehicle sales in the US to total 13.2 that have pressured vehicle sales over the past three years. —“2012 Outlook: US Auto Manufacturers and Suppliers ”. Fitch estimates that the break-even industry sales level for the Detroit Three and major parts suppliers is now about 10.5 vehicles.

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GM and Chrysler Submit Updated Restructuring Plans; Up to $18.6B More Needed; Outlines for Product Plans

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The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 Following the steep decline in US industry sales in December 2008 and January 2009, GM responded by further lowering its forecast for 2009 US industry sales to 10.5

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US Auto Sales: Tesla Had Highest % Increase from Q2 2019 to Q2 2021, 5th Highest Volume Increase

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Another quarter has wrapped up and we have more grand trends in the US auto industry. In the charts and text below, I’m comparing Q2 2021 (the second quarter of 2021) with Q2 2020 and also with Q2 2019. Naturally, year-over-year changes are interesting, but given how unique last year was, I think it’s more […].

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