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Tesla says it sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year
Austin, Texas — Tesla said Monday that sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year, but the number fell short of CEO Elon Musk’s pledge to grow the company’s sales by 50% nearly every year. The 2022 figure topped the prior record of 936,000 vehicles delivered in 2021, but it was shy of the 1.4… Continue reading Tesla says it sold a record 1.3 million vehicles last year
Tesla poised for delivery record despite demand concerns
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Diesel fuel prices dip in December but remain higher than usual
Diesel fuel prices have been steadily falling this month, offering relief to truckers and other customers, yet still remain historically high. Michigan’s average price per gallon is $4.85, down from $5.40 a month a ago and $5.96 at its peak in late June, according to AAA Michigan. Nationally, the average price has fallen 7 cents… Continue reading Diesel fuel prices dip in December but remain higher than usual
Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada because they have potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that the inflators can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel. Takata… Continue reading Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
As Ford closes a Macomb County plant, workers and officials brace for change
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Auto sales for 2022 expected to be worse than 2020
After a year plagued by low inventory on dealer lots, 2022 is expected to end with automakers selling just under 14 million new vehicles for the lowest sales in more than a decade, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates released this week. Automakers will report their full-year, fourth-quarter and monthly sales next week. Full-year sales… Continue reading Auto sales for 2022 expected to be worse than 2020
New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Washington — Leased vehicles will likely be able to qualify for new commercial electric vehicle tax credits without meeting stringent mineral and battery requirements or being built in North America, according to U.S. Treasury Department guidance released Thursday. It’s a victory for automakers like Rivian Automotive, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp., as well as the… Continue reading New EV tax credits OK for leased vehicles, fed guidance says
Tesla poised for delivery record despite demand concerns
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Diesel fuel prices dip in December but remain higher than usual
Diesel fuel prices have been steadily falling this month, offering relief to truckers and other customers, yet still remain historically high. Michigan’s average price per gallon is $4.85, down from $5.40 a month a ago and $5.96 at its peak in late June, according to AAA Michigan. Nationally, the average price has fallen 7 cents… Continue reading Diesel fuel prices dip in December but remain higher than usual