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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

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companies, including Tesla, Buick, Lincoln, and Ford. Tesla says its standard tech can save police departments over $4,000 “The difference to maintain a car on average between some brands can be thousands over a 10-year time frame,” said Steven Elek, Program Leader for Auto Data Analytics at Consumer Reports.

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

CleanTechnica EVs

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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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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J.D. Power Discovers Dealer Service Satisfaction Rises Amidst Extended Wait Periods

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Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Quarterly US Auto Sales Down Nearly 1 Million While Tesla Sales Up 97% In 3 Years — Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019

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US Auto Sales: Tesla Up 97% In Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2019, Overall US Auto Sales Down 22% (942,390 Units).

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

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In conjunction with the start of Auto China 2014 in Beijing, GM China President Matt Tsien announced that GM’s China joint ventures will make capital expenditures of about $12 billion between 2014 and 2017. GM has demonstrated success in this area, with the Buick GL8 and Wuling Hongguang series and more entries to come from its other brands.

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