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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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Sales volumes in December were up year-over-year by more than 5% but down from November, due in part to improved supply. Elevated prices and high loan rates are putting downward pressure on sales. Truck sales were particularly strong last month, and with many trucks selling for more than $60,000, a new record was all but inevitable.

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Genesis unveils new G80 EV Magma concept teasing latest Tesla Model S Plaid rival

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The luxury automaker’s sales have grown in the US, its second-largest market, from 7,000 in 2016 to over 69,000 last year. With sales surging, Genesis overtook Infiniti in US sales as it closes in on luxury rivals Porsche, which sold 75,415 vehicles in the US, Land Rover (71,727), and Volvo (128,350).

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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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Sales volumes in November were up year over year by more than 11%, but down from October. The elevated prices and high loan rates are likely putting downward pressure on sales. Strong luxury vehicle sales have been a primary reason for overall elevated new-vehicle prices. of total sales in November from 17.8% in October.

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Penske buys 2 North Carolina luxurious dealerships

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The gang’s web site lists alternative shops in North Carolina and South Carolina promoting Mercedes, Porsche, Infiniti, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars. of Penske’s retail car gross sales within the quarter, with BMW and Miniature accounting for 25 p.c Baker Motor Co.,

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Total new car sales in Europe drop 2% in July; SUV sales up 12.5%

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As Europe’s largest carmaker, the double-digit fall in VW Group’s monthly sales also had an impact. Sales in Germany, Europe’s largest market, fell 3.9%, taking its total registrations down to 278,878 compared to 290,196 last year. to 108,769 units and sales in Italy were up 2.6% Spain grew 4.4% to 137,368 units. in July 2016.

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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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Euro Big 5 auto markets up 8.6% in April, SUVs continue to dominate; shift in segment shares

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While Germany, France and the UK are reaching their sales peak, further growth is expected in Italy and Spain. The brand posted a strong increase in Spain (+31%), but lost market share in Italy (+10%), Germany (+3%) and France (+1%), and recorded a significant sales drop in the UK (-10%). However, its volume grew by only 3.1%

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