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MARCH 12, 2025

Porsche was reportedly considering a next-gen gas Macan due to extreme volatility in EV demand and sales, with an executing telling the media that, The reception to the new Macan (electric) has been positive, but we are yet to see its long-term performance, given uncertain market conditions. Images: Porsche] Become aTTAC insider.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Dealer compensation will be calculated based on the number of Level 3 chargers they installed and their EV sales volume. Automotive News obtained a dealer bulletin that noted reimbursements of up to $80,000 per Level 3 charger installed, which includes bonus money for EV sales numbers. Both could reach $240,000 in total compensation.

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JULY 5, 2024

As predicted, the catastrophic CDK ransomware outage seems to have had an impact on car sales in this country, with companies like Stellantis and Kia recording drops in volume. Talking heads are looking at a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of sales somewhere in the 14.7 million to 16.2

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Despite market analysts forecasting that August would offer a sizable boost in automotive sales, aided by the fact that Labor Day weekend partially overlaps with the end of the month, customers failed to come out in droves to buy a new vehicle. sales volumes were 1.42 Sales are assumed to be slightly higher than what we saw in 2023.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

While those results include all of Toyotas brands, including Lexus and Hino Trucks, the automaker held onto its crown despite a slip in 2024 sales. That almost 11 million-unit sales number represents a 3.7-percent A large part of Toyotas success comes from its hybrid sales. percent drop for Toyota last year. Volkswagen sold 9.03

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JANUARY 29, 2025

7, too, as dealers were skeptical that its expected $50,000 to $60,000 price tag would mean low sales volume. 4 sales so far this month, but tariffs and a shifting political attitude toward EVs and incentives could put some significant speed bumps on its path forward. Price was apparently a significant concern with the ID.7,

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Its looking to cut its workforce and plans to reduce production of two of its most important models as sales slide. The move is a calculated risk, as those two vehicles are the brands top-selling models, accounting for 42 percent of the companys sales combined, and must make money.

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JUNE 17, 2024

Looking at the whole of Volvo’s 60 Series, sales have trended down in recent years. But it has likewise been eliminating gasoline models, contributing to the steepening sales decline. “Customers interested in the S60 are encouraged to reach out to their local retailer or visit volvocars.com/us to learn more."

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JANUARY 31, 2024

EV sales fell for two consecutive quarters last year, down ten percent between Q3 and Q4, to 89,993 registrations. percent of auto sales last year. California regulators want all vehicle sales to be for zero-emissions models by 2035, so any downturn is cause for concern.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

sales, said each VW dealership will get one or two ID Buzz models for the vehicle's U.S. He said VW's allocation policy is based on the size of a dealership's market, along with its ID4 sales performance. "We went on sale in 2021. From Automotive News : Andrew Savvas, VW's head of U.S.

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MARCH 18, 2025

As of now, the above issues haven't yielded any catastrophic sales collapses for the market as a whole. While many automakers had actually been trying to manage the business in a way that would yield higher profits from fewer annual sales, plenty of brands went into 2025 anticipating less of both.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

General Motors has issued a stop-sale order for the all-electric Chevrolet Blazer. The automaker is telling dealers to pause sales so it can address problems with charging and the infotainment system. Automotive News reported the stop-sale order was issued late on Friday, when people would be preoccupied with the holiday weekend.

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

GM-Trucks.com reported on the issue, in response to which General Motors issued a stop sale for the two trucks. This action could affect vehicles sitting on dealers’ lots, so the stop-sale is intended to have them fixed before they leave the showroom. are included in the action. Image: GM] Become a TTAC insider.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Toyota’s largest and newest SUVs have only been on sale for a little while now, but the automaker has issued a stop-sale and recall on the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX for an issue that could cause the driver’s side curtain airbag to deploy incorrectly. The recall impacts around 145,000 vehicles built at Toyota’s plant in Indiana.

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APRIL 4, 2025

sales volume is sourced from our plants in Tennessee and Mississippi. Though challenging for all automakers, Nissan is in a decent position to weather any potential storms. The company said in a statement, Currently, more than half of our U.S. The company currently has ample inventory at our U.S.

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JULY 16, 2024

The Lucid Air sedan was already one of the longest-range EVs on sale today, but it lost the title of the most efficient EV to the Hyundai Ioniq 6. There will always be a place in the market for brands like Lucid, but it’s hard to celebrate such an expensive vehicle when most buyers can’t afford even the most mainstream EVs on sale today.

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DECEMBER 27, 2024

Volume for the 8 Series was already minimal and sales have been on the decline in North America over the last couple of years. Based on the dealer notices intercepted by BMW Blog , the automaker has already stopped taking new orders for the Coupe. BMW can typically expect to see a few hundred takers in any given quarter.

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APRIL 13, 2024

Some users in the forum said the issue was due to a problem with the accelerator lubricant, causing the pedal to slip, while Omar of Whole Mars Blog noted that the delivery pause would take place over the next seven days. Although the vehicle isn’t on sale outside of the U.S., and beyond.

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MAY 10, 2024

Cutting new-car prices is a great way to boost sales, but it’s not always kind to the dealers stuck with the inventory. Others have called out the automaker’s shifting attitudes regarding dealer profit numbers, as it previously promised to prioritize their bottom lines over aggressive sales tactics.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Sales have fallen dramatically over the last year, leading parent company Stellantis to resort to layoffs at the Gladiator factory. The Jeep Gladiator drummed up a ton of interest around its release in 2019, but the off-road truck hasn’t been able to sustain that excitement.

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JULY 10, 2024

That move would make sales figures look better without dealers moving any additional EV inventory. A Hyundai spokesperson stated that the company does not condone the falsification of sales numbers and said that it had opened an internal investigation. “We

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MARCH 20, 2024

The Drive reached out to Bentley, and found that the company’s customers have no problem affording its cars, but at least part of the sales slowdown is due to buyers’ “level of emotional sensitivity that slowed down demand.” Of course, we can take this conversation in a few different directions.

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JUNE 3, 2024

Two of the stores sold in 2022 and 2023, but the third sale fell through when the prospective buyer caught wind of O’Brien’s allegedly shady business practices. Kia named Dan O’Brien, his COO Tom Kuhn, and six stores in the suit, which places an estimated loss of more than $500,000.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The Tesla Model Y is a wildly popular EV on the global stage, but the automaker is still looking for ways to boost sales and keep it relevant. At the same time, its business model allows it to pivot quickly and offer incentives to boost sales when needed.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

percent, and cash sales accounted for just 16.6 The data comes from S&P Global Mobility and TransUnion. It shows that 48.7 percent of new EVs on America’s roads are leased, up from 33.6 percent in the same quarter of 2023. Financed EVs declined to 34.7

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Volvo has pushed the long-awaited EX30 EV back a few times, but it’s now having to reverse that trend as it sees slipping sales in the United States. The automaker recently announced that it would move initial EX30 deliveries up from summer 2025 to December of this year.

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APRIL 2, 2024

In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers.

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MAY 30, 2024

Perhaps answering at least some of the questions we all have about VinFast and its long-term plans in this country, owner Vingroup announced this morning it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi to explore providing after-sales services in international markets. Wait, what?

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Porsche’s latest entry to the space takes that approach, as it’s the lightest 911 Carrera variant on sale today. Even the hottest performance cars have become bigger and heavier over the years, and the trend has reached the point that more basic, lightweight cars have become “special.” Its twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter

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MARCH 27, 2025

Tesla sales in the country have tumbled as well, with more than 76 percent fewer registrations in February 2025 than there were the year before. Germans have already been vocal in their opposition to Musks interest in their politics, and his actions here following the presidential inauguration have only added fuel to the fire.

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JUNE 18, 2024

Cars.com’s recent American-Made Index placed the Tesla Model Y as the most American vehicle on sale today. Now, however, General Motors isn’t even in the top ten of the most American-made brands, as the list has been taken over by Tesla and Japanese automakers with domestic production lines.

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MARCH 26, 2025

The automaker said the new car would go on sale here within the next year, which cant come soon enough for Nissan. It also promised range, performance, and efficiency improvements over the current Leaf, which offers up to 212 miles of range. Nissan will release more information closer to the Leafs U.S. debut, which is scheduled for June.

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APRIL 21, 2024

Tesla’s pricing strategy comes down to one key difference from its competitors Following the news, Omar of Whole Mars Blog noted that he finds Tesla’s pricing strategy incoherent, to which Sawyer Merritt noted that this was one of the rare downsides of the direct-to-consumer sales model, despite the extra pricing transparency.

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MARCH 31, 2025

Through the entire 2024 calendar year, Ford brand sales increased about three percent to just under two million units. Bronco Sport was roughly flat at roughly 124,701 vehicles sold (full-size Bronco was about 110k), while the Escape jumped over four percent to find 146,859 takers.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The EX90 is on sale now, and the EX30 is coming soon, but Volvo is also renaming an existing electric model to align with the updated naming system. Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models.

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MARCH 27, 2025

The document also states that the E-Ray and Z06 cannot be sold within six months of the initial sale. GM confirmed the letters authenticity to The Drive.

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MARCH 13, 2025

Its expected to go on sale this summer. The top Prestige trim costs $73,495, but the base Premium is the most efficient of the bunch. While Audi offers a wagon body style in Europe, the A6 E-Tron arrives in North America exclusively in Sportback form. Images: Audi] Become aTTACinsider.

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