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7 Charts — Tesla Model 3 vs The Competition (US Sales)

August 6, 20188 years Z. S. 0 Comments

As Tesla Model 3 production and sales have grown, I’ve felt more and more inspired to compare the car’s scorecard against that of other models. I intended to update my “Small & Midsize Luxury Car Sales” charts and report this weekend, but then got a bit carried away. As a result, below are 7 sales charts regarding the Tesla Model 3 and some of its wide ranging “competition,” which includes not only small and midsize luxury cars but also some of the most popular, mass-market cars in the United States.

$0 In Tesla Advertising = 455,000 Model 3 Reservation List

August 20, 20179 years Matt Pressman 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered why you haven’t seen a glitzy TV commercial for Tesla’s new Model 3? According to Advertising Age, “Tesla still doesn’t need [any] paid advertising to make sales.” E.J. Schultz reports that, “even as the Model 3 goes on sale for anticipated delivery starting in the fourth quarter, word-of-mouth and free media coverage seems to be enough to fuel demand for the foreseeable future.”

Mark Fields Out At Ford — Who’s Next In Big Auto?

May 22, 20179 years Steve Hanley 0 Comments

Mark Fields, CEO of Ford Motor Company, has been pushed aside by the company and several of his top lieutenants are busy updating their resumés. Joe Hinrichs, currently head of operations for the Americas; Raj Nair, the global technology and product development director; and Mark LaNeve, head of sales, service and marketing, are all subject to being fired or reassigned according to company sources.

Imagine If All Automakers Tried To Sell Electric Cars Like Tesla Does

August 2, 201610 years Z. S. 0 Comments

While I was creating the charts for yesterday’s June Netherlands electric car sales article, a realization of sorts hit me: What if all automakers tried to sell electric cars like Tesla does? To put that thought into context, though, it is helpful to first accept what Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has already admitted … [continued]

EV Sales Up 228.88% In 2013 In US (2013 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Sales Report)

January 7, 201413 years Z. S. 13 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. Hybrid and electric car sales for December and 2013 as a whole have all finally come in. You can see the specific numbers above, as well as a chart showing the leading models (for Dec 2013, Dec 2012, all of 2013, and all of 2012). … [continued]

Woodie Fans Rejoice, Wooden Car Parts Are Coming Back…

December 24, 201313 years Tina Casey 1 Comment

…in a high tech way, that is. Ford Motor Company’s luxury Lincoln brand has just announced that the 2014 Lincoln MKX crossover model will be sporting an interior part that replaces conventional fiberglass with a composite material made with renewable wood cellulose, from trees. Okay, so it’s just one part, … [continued]

300% Increase In 100% Electric Car Sales In 2013

December 6, 201313 years Z. S. 2 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. 100% electric car sales are up about 300% in 2013 so far, while plug-in hybrid electric car sales are up about 31% for the same period. Note that Tesla doesn’t report its sales on a monthly basis — only on a quarterly basis — so … [continued]

US Electric Car Sales Have Increased 361% In 2013 So Far

November 6, 201313 years Z. S. 10 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. I would say that the strong growth of 100% electric car and plug-in hybrid electric car US sales is really no longer a story — they’ve been growing strongly month after month without a break. However, the odd thing is that there’s still all kinds … [continued]

447.95% — Increase In 100% Electric Car Sales In US In 2013

October 4, 201313 years Z. S. 2 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. August and September 2013 were funky months in the US auto industry. Basically, the reason for this is the auto industry’s funky calendar. The “last day” of the previous month on the auto industry’s calendar is actually the first weekday of the next calendar month. … [continued]

100% Electric Vehicle & Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Sales Have Record Month!

September 7, 201313 years Z. S. 5 Comments

Originally published on EV Obsession. As you can see in the table above, 100% electric cars, plug-in hybrid electric cars (PHEVs), and conventional hybrid electric cars continue to do better and better. 100% electrics were up 457.48% in August 2013 compared to August 2012. And they were up 515.51% January … [continued]