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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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According to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a new record high of $48,681. November prices rose 0.9% ($422) month over month from October 2022 and were up 4.4% ($2,250) from year-earlier levels.

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

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The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the US declined slightly in January 2023 to $49,388, a decrease of 0.6% ($310) from December’s record high and up 5.9% ($2,768) from levels one year earlier. The average price paid for a new EV decreased in January by $3,363 (down 5.4%) compared to December. year over year.

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KBB: Average new vehicle transaction price in US in December up 1.9% from November; EV ATP dropped 5.5% due to Tesla

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The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the US hit a record high in December at $49,507—an increase of 1.9% ($927) from November and up 4.9% ($2,297) from year-earlier levels. However, the average price paid for a new EV decreased in December by $3,594 (down 5.5%) compared to November and ended the year lower by 0.6%.

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Audi Applies Safari-Style Treatment to Q8 e-tron

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Audi is dipping a toe into these muddy waters with the all-electric Q8 e-tron Edition Dakar. The Audi Q8 e-tron edition Dakar is obviously based on a Q8 55 e-tron quattro in Advanced trim, complete with a net battery size of 106 kWh (gross: 114 kWh) and two electric motors good for a total of 402 horsepower and 490 lb-ft of torque.

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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. As new vehicle transaction prices declined once again in September, according to Kelley Blue Book data, Tesla is the culprit, helping consumers find industry-leading vehicles for a reasonable price.

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Audi’s first plug-in hybrid available from under £30,000

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Audi has revealed the pricing and specification for its forthcoming A3 Sportback e-tron – the brand’s first plug-in hybrid car. With order books in the UK due to open next month, prices for the new Sportback e-tron have been announced as starting from £29,950 (after a government grant worth £5,000[.]. Audi Editor Pick'

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Tesla Model 3 named as one of the winners in KBB’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards for 2022

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The Tesla Model 3 was recently deemed by Kelley Blue Book as one of the winners in its 5-Year Cost to Own Awards for 2022. This includes the vehicle’s price, maintenance costs, fuel or charging rates, any state tax, and registration fees, as well as a car’s depreciation over a 5-year ownership period, among others.

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