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Polk: 35% of hybrid owners buying hybrids again

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Polk’s research also indicates that volatility in fuel prices between 2008 and 2011, which ranged from just under $2.00/gallon The practice is solely focused on helping manufacturers and dealers in retaining their owners through Polk’s diagnostic, predictive and advisory services. Hybrid vehicles represent 2.4% Data: Polk.

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If someone in your house drives a Tesla, you get $10k off a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E lease

Baua Electric

If you own or lease a 2008 or newer Tesla, a trade-in isn’t required, and the offer is transferrable to household members, so it’s a pretty flexible offer. If you want to buy, all 2023 Mach-E trims offer 0% APR for 72 months. It also applies to both 2023 and 2024 Mustang Mach-Es. Your partner drives a Tesla, and you want a Mach-E?

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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The Energy Commission’s buy-down incentives are reserved in blocks for vehicle manufacturers or their designated dealers. The newly approved incentive go to the following companies: Tom’s Truck Center is awarded $400,000 for the buy-down of 20 natural gas-powered vehicles in the 14,001-to-26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight range.

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2023 Nissan Z Review - Skips, Pops, Noise, Fuzz, And Joy

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I recall reading reviews of the Nissan GT-R back in 2008 when it debuted - holy crap, that car is STILL being built! Production issues have apparently been to blame, though the double-headed monster of inflation and dealer markups have certainly made the Z a much less justifiable purchase than in years past. I’m not sure.

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GM Launches Trial of Sales on eBay

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Consumers will be able to browse California dealer online showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices, and arrange financing and payment to purchase a new 2008, 2009 or select 2010 car, crossover or truck online.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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This represents the largest year-on-year monthly decrease since 1980, when JATO Dynamics started to collect data—even surpassing the global financial crisis in November 2008, which saw a 25% decline in sales. However, before they could look to buy, COVID-19 struck the industry and disabled purchasing power.

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Renault-Nissan jointly developing new vehicle program for growth markets; CMF-A for affordability

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We are breaking new ground with CMF-A to meet and exceed the high standards of consumers in the world''s fastest growing economies—particularly people buying a new car for the first time. Nissan expects to more than triple its current dealer network to more than 300 outlets by 2016. Earlier post.)

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