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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

The Truth About Cars

The automaker announced that the car has regained eligibility for federal tax credits, though for only half of the maximum $7,500. It’s followed not-so-closely by the Mini Cooper SE, but regaining tax credit eligibility is a significant boost. has a free-trade agreement.

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

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In sync with its past annual auto studies, AlixPartners continues to predict that US auto sales will climb more slowly, and to a lower peak, than many others are predicting. Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 billion in 2010 profit on a net margin of 4.6% billion on a net margin of 4.3%—things

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Dealers Finally Have EV Inventory But Now Lack Buyers

The Truth About Cars

We’ve been hearing about the rise of electric vehicles for years, but while they are growing rapidly in number, there’s still a disconnect between an auto industry hell-bent on electrification and the desires of the people they rely on to buy new cars.

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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

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The base model Rivian R1T and R1S now start at $71,700 and $76,700, respectively, including shipping but before a $3,750 federal tax credit—though buyers can also access the full $7,500 if leasing. “Price continues to be a leading factor in why people don’t buy EVs, so anything Rivian can do to lower that barrier is a good idea.”

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP. Investments.

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Was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe 2021’s 3rd Highest-Selling EV in the US?

EV Adoption

I’m estimating 28,000 as an executive with a leading auto analyst firm confirmed to me privately that their registration estimates for 2021 put the RAV4 Prime and Wrangler 4xe as a toss up. Auto Industry Analyst. I can’t tell you our exact number but if they beat RAV it was very narrow. Flip a coin.

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Tesla sales, VW tech, electric Harley-Davidson: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

With final sales reports out from the whole auto industry, we built some context around Tesla's end-of-the-year sales numbers. Volkswagen buys wireless tech from Volvo. The Model 3 is setting the pace among luxury cars. And our.

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