EV Competition Heats Up
Tesla faces new competition as new electric vehicle manufacturers come onto the scene.
Tesla faces new competition as new electric vehicle manufacturers come onto the scene.
The automaker’s new vehicle registrations grew 61% in the first half of the year to take the top spot among luxury automakers.
New Experian report shows ongoing impact of inventory shortage on automotive finance market, as average vehicle loan amounts and monthly payments continue to rise.
While there are still uncertainties within the automotive space due to ongoing challenges like the microchip and inventory shortages, the data shows that the industry is continuing to move forward and evolve.
In January, Tesla Inc. lead U.S. luxury market sales, lapping segment leader BMW in new vehicle registration, finds Experian data.
Alternative fuel vehicles now represent nearly 16% of new vehicle financing; banks originated more than 55% of new alternative fuel vehicle loans.
Tesla’s Model Y could overtake BMW as the top-selling luxury model when its plant opens in Texas.
Short supplies of new vehicles drove a dip in consumer loyalty of over 3 percentage points, according to Experian.
Inventory shortages continue to push average loan amounts and monthly payments for used vehicles higher.
Overall, the automotive finance market has remained resilient, despite the pandemic. Staying close to the data will help lenders ensure they have the right options available to fit consumers’ needs and budgets.
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