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Auto industry spent less on advertising in 2022; Tesla already spends $0

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Although Tesla spends $0, the decline in ad spending could be an indicator of troubles for an industry trying to compete with Tesla’s EV lead. Reuters reported that the auto industry’s ad spending fell to $4.8 Follow us for interactive news & more. billion between January and July 2022 or 4% year-on-year.

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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

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Now video has emerged showing these cars driving on public roads, next to other cars, offering a better visual size comparison, and a look at the cars in motion in the sunlight. In the R2 unveiling, Rivian did tell us all the dimensions of the R2, so the comparisons there aren’t as important. Let us know in the comments below.

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News: Tesla Announces Annual Earnings, New Focus on Production

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For comparison, General Motors, one of the three largest car companies in the world, reported $10 billion of profit for last year. Tesla has a strong lead and a loyal fan base, but in the auto industry nothing’s forever. Recent Tesla News: News: Hertz Cuts Deal with Tesla. News: Tesla Continues To Get Mixed Marks.

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GM’s Tesla NACS support spells trouble for Electrify America [Opinion]

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In comparison, Electrify America has 3,503 fast chargers and 116 Level 2 chargers in the United States. General Motors and Ford hold a significant market share of the United States auto industry. While those market share numbers reflect fossil fuel and new energy vehicle sales, they are a good benchmark for the future.

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Stellantis sees a drop in Q1 2024 revenue, ahead of BEV launches

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#Stellantis #CFO Natalie Knight: “During Q1 2024, we have introduced four new models out of our full-year launch plan of 25 models, including 18 BEV nameplates, which we believe sets the stage for materially improved growth and profitability in the second half of the year."

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Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2021 earnings call set for July 26

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In comparison, Wall Street’s consensus pointed to Tesla delivering 201,000 vehicles during the quarter. These headwinds included an ongoing chip shortage that has adversely affected the auto industry as a whole, as well as delays in the rollout of the new Tesla Model S Plaid. Disclaimer: I am long TSLA.

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Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems

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Add nflation, rising car prices, and “sub-par charging infrastructure,” writes Automotive News Europe, into the mix, and it’s inevitable that sales will drop. According to Automotive News Europe , manufacturers are pushing back rollouts of EVs, and rental firms are “paring purchases for their fleets.” For comparison, the US produced 1.1

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