AD #3837 - Dealers Profit $4,500 Per Car; XPeng Claims Best EV Aerodynamics; Tesla Batteries Easily Last 200K Miles
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Car dealerships faced major disruptions from two cyber attacks on CDK Global's dealer management system, forcing a return to manual processes. Dealer profits remain high post-pandemic, averaging $4,500 per vehicle. European car sales declined, especially electric vehicles, while U.S. EV sales surged 14% in April despite Tesla's market share drop. Chinese automakers ramp up self-driving tech, with Huawei leading in workforce size. Japong claims its Mona M3 EV has the best aerodynamics, narrowly beating the Lucid Air. Tesla reports its batteries retain most capacity after 200,000 miles, easing EV battery replacement concerns. Ford incentivizes dealers to reduce inventory amid high supply levels.
Ford Mustang
"...opping sixty percent, with big increases from the Mustang, Machi, Toyota Beezy four X and the Hyundai Iyani..."
Tesla Mode
"...top performers that are on the market include the Tesla mode Less and Mercedes EQS, which both have a coeffici..."
Mercedes-Benz EQS
"...e market include the Tesla mode Less and Mercedes EQS, which both have a coefficient a drag of just ove..."
Lucid Gravity
"...knows if it will get approval, but the names Air, Gravity, and Ocean have a pretty nice ring to them. Ford ..."
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