Porsche Q1 Sales Numbers — It Could Have Been A Lot Worse!
Porsche worldwide sales were only down 5% in the first quarter of 2020, thanks to strong sales in Europe. Numbers in other world markets were far less satisfactory, however.
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Drone Delivery By Geely: Selling Cars In The Age Of COVID-19
The whole process is incredibly polished, and could set the standard by which direct-to-consumer sales start to happen globally. That’s especially significant these days, too, now that the laws surrounding dealerships and franchises continue to get challenged by upstart EV makers. Heck, even the keys themselves are next-level — take a look for yourself!
Tesla/SpaceX-Provided Masks & Ventilators … Tesla Model Y Tidbits … VW ID.3 Launch — CleanTechnica…
The most popular CleanTechnica articles of the past week, naturally, included a few pieces related to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic that’s shutting down half the world. Otherwise, hot topics were the Tesla Model Y (have to wonder how much this vehicle would dominate some portions of the news and public consciousness if not for COVID-19), the Volkswagen ID.3 and overall ID lineup/strategy, and other EV and Tesla news and analyses.
The Automotive Echo Chamber — Isolated From The Real World
Travelling widens your view of the world. These last few months, in the midst of auto industry conferences and travel, I have suddenly been encountering situations in the auto world that really open my eyes.
Chevy Bolt = #2 Subcompact Car In California, BMW i3 = #3 “Entry Luxury Car”
We recently reported on the Tesla Model 3 being the 3rd best selling vehicle in California in 2019 as well as the Tesla Model X ranking either #1 or #4 in its class, depending on which class you put it in. Some other electric cars did quite well in California as well, though. The Chevy Bolt was the 2nd best selling subcompact car in California and the BMW i3 was the 3rd best selling “entry luxury car” there.
Fossil Automakers Abandon US Monthly Sales Reporting
Now, 2020 has rolled around and a bunch more automakers have decided to ditch monthly sales reporting. Nissan (& Infiniti), Jaguar Land Rover, and Volkswagen (including Audi, Porsche, etc.) announced the change with press releases. Others didn’t seem to announce it but just stopped publishing the monthly numbers (Mercedes, BMW, and Toyota).
Tesla Is A Tech Company — Here’s Why
Tesla is a tech company, not just a car company. Although, some still seem to believe otherwise. Joel Feder sparked a debate on Twitter by voicing his thoughts about Tesla. In his tweet, he says, “Reminder: Tesla is a car company. Tesla is not a tech company. It builds cars.”
Gene Munster On Why Tesla Stock [TSLA] Has Been Soaring
We all know TSLA stock has soared recently, but who can say exactly why? Theories aplenty are bouncing around via analyst letters and panel discussions. Gene Munster of Loup Ventures has some ideas.
Tesla Cars ≠ Pollution … Tesla’s Full Stack Disruption … Model 3 vs. Model Y…
Last week’s top stories on CleanTechnica included Andy Miles explaining why Tesla vehicles cut pollution rather than causing more pollution, a rundown of how Tesla’s “full stack disruption” sets it apart from the auto crowd, and yet another comparison of the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y.
Tesla Model 3 = #1 Best Selling Auto In Netherlands & Norway In 2019
In Norway and the Netherlands, the Model 3 was the #1 best selling automobile of any kind in any class in 2019. And it wasn’t even close.
