Category: Automotive Deals

Electric vehicle sales are slowing. No need to panic yet, insiders say.

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The recent headlines for electric vehicles have been brutal: Sales are dropping. Momentum is slipping. Consumers are enthusiastic about the technology.

Experts say, however, that 2024 may be the year to finally pull the plug on gasoline-powered cars and trucks.

“Five years ago we didn’t have the array of EVs we have now. They account for 10% of the market,” John Voelcker, a contributing editor at Car and Driver, told ABC News. “The growth rate may flatten… but the cost of EVs will continue to come down.”

Price slashing by Tesla and its rivals has definitely juiced sales of battery-powered

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All of the Electric Cars Compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger Network

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People who drive diesel- or gas-powered vehicles can pull up to almost any fuel pump and fill their tanks without having to think twice. It’s not that simple for EV drivers. That’s because electric vehicles currently have one of several different charge ports, from the oddball CHAdeMO to the more common Combined Charging System (CCS) and Tesla’s proprietary North American Charging Standard (NACS).

Tesla’s NACS charge port and the company’s extensive network of Superchargers are largely considered the gold standard, and it appears other automakers are ready to make Tesla’s system the industry standard. In May 2023, Ford was the

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Back to Normal? Cox Predicts More Deals, 15.7M Sales in 2024

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  • For 2024, Cox predicts a sales mix of 10% EV, 14% hybrid, and 78% ICE. By 2025, the shares will be 15%, 18%, and 69%, respectively.
  • Whether you have an eye on a new EV, a new ICE-powered vehicle, or a hybrid, the sellers’ market boom created by COVID’s supply chain shortages three to four years ago is over.
  • By last autumn, the average transaction price for an EV was $50,798, driven down by Tesla’s ATP of $50,051, and probably within reach of buyers able to pay the ATP for ICE and hybrid vehicles of $48,759.

Cox Automotive economists and

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What are the signs of fraudulent car deals? | Local News

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Question: I am looking at purchasing my first vehicle but I am worried about scams. Do you have any advice for me? Thank you.

Answer: Here is some information we recently shared on our Minnesota Department of Public Safety blog:

Picture this: You are excited about buying a car. You drive it home, but later find out the odometer has rolled back thousands of miles, it was stolen, or it had previous damage the seller didn’t tell you about — all devastating news.

Scams like this are happening right here in Minnesota. That’s why our State Patrol Investigative Services Section

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Iconic Tyrrell P34 six-wheel Formula One car offered for sale

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Four wheels good, six wheels better? One of the wildest racing cars in history could be yours.

Team Drive

One of the most iconic Formula One cars of all time – the six-wheel Tyrrell P34 race car of the late 1970s – will cross the auction block next month.

The unique design of the P34 was a creative solution to fit the front tires within the span of the car’s front wing – lowering drag for a higher top speed on the straights, and ‘cleaning’ the airflow over the rear wing – while maintaining a large contact patch to grip and turn

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Where to find the UAE’s best car deals this Ramadan

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Ramadan has long been regarded as one of the best times of the year to buy a new car, driven by bargain-hunting consumers looking for the best deals to save money on a new set of wheels.

New and used car sales in the UAE during Ramadan typically surge by about 50 per cent when compared to the rest of the year, according to Dubai-based automotive data platform AlgoDriven.

The increase in sales during Ramadan is driven by both cause and effect, says Glenn Harwood, co-founder of AlgoDriven.

“The best deals of the year are often found in Ramadan, with

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Car Insurance Discounts Guide 2024 – Forbes Advisor

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations.

Car insurance discounts are one way to save without sacrificing coverage.

There are more than a dozen common car insurance discounts that can help offset rising insurance, fuel and vehicle repair costs. You may want to ask your auto insurance agent for a review of discounts to make sure you’re getting all the savings for which you qualify.

Types of Car Insurance Discounts

We looked at discount percentages when they were available from 11 of the nation’s largest auto

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Latest Motability Scheme Price List 2024

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01 January 2024 | Scheme news

We’ve updated our price list for January to March 2024. This quarter there are over 850 cars, giving you a continued great choice of affordable options. Our next pricelist will be released on April 1. Remember, prices can go up as well as down.

You’ll find over 140 cars with no Advance Payment, including Volkswagen ID.3 a five door electric car with up to 266 miles of driving range (down from £2,099), SEAT Ateca a large SUV great for those who need additional space (down from £345) and Skoda Enyaq Estate a large electric

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