Tesla’s share of US EV market has shrunk despite price cuts
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
(Green Car Reports) -- Amid a growing U.S. EV market, both the average price of a Tesla and the automaker’s market share decreased substantially in the third quarter of 2023, new data from Kelley Blue Book shows.EV transaction prices were down overall in Q3. In September, the average price paid for an EV was $50,683, down from $52,212 in August and down from more than $65,000 one year ago.However, Tesla prices declined at a much steeper rate than other brands. In an effort to boost sales, Tesla cut prices to the point where they are now down 25% year over year. And it just announced more price cuts for the Model 3 and Model Y earlier this month.EV price change percentage by automaker for Q3 2023 (via Kelley Blue Book)The price cuts did seem to help, as Tesla’s Q3 sales increased 19.5% year over year, beating the industry average of 16.3% year over year growth. However, Tesla’s share of the EV market shrank to 50% in Q3, down from 62% in Q1 and the lowest ever recorded.Tesl...Another new international route coming to Austin in 2024
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Air Canada is launching a new international route from Austin beginning in May 2024.Nonstop flights to Montreal will begin May 3. Flights will leave Austin at 11:30 a.m. and arrive in Montreal at 4:28 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.Returning flights leave Montreal at 6:15 p.m. and arrive at AUS at 9:32 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, according to the Air Canada website. Tickets are already on sale.KXAN has asked Air Canada if the new route will operate seasonally or year-round but has not yet heard back. Montreal has never been served direct from AUS before. AUS on pace for another record-breaking year. Here's a look at the passenger totals Air Canada previously launched nonstop service to Vancouver in June 2022. Since then, the airline regularly sees more than 10,000 passengers during the summer months and closer to 4,000 during the winter, when flights to Toronto still operate.Montreal is the second new international rout...Arch Manning trading card leads to $100K donation for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The sale of a trading card featuring a sought-after University of Texas quarterback will benefit children and families in Central Texas hospitals, according to St. David’s HealthCare and St. David’s Foundation. They said Tuesday Arch Manning donated the money made from the sale of his first 1-of-1 Prizm Black autographed Panini America trading card to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas.According to the announcement, the proceeds totaled $102,500 for Manning's first donation of his college football career. As KXAN reported in July, the card auction for charity is part of Manning’s first NIL agreement while playing for Texas. He signed a multi-year deal with Panini America that include exclusive trading card rights and other marketing appearances and activations, but as far as receiving any of the money, he’s got to see time on the field first. Arch Manning's first trading card makes more than $100K for charity In the offseason, Texas Longhorns head coa...$800 million Williamson County road bond on November ballot
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- In November, Williamson County voters will decide if more than $800 million dollars of road improvements will get funding.There are 38 road projects on the bond program that will be on the ballot, adding up to $825 million in road improvements. Georgetown, Leander are the fastest-growing cities in the nation "There are projects across the county. And so they're in all four precincts. They are projects that will benefit residents all across the county. And there are projects that that the cities have partnered with us in many cases," Williamson County Communications Director Connie Odom said. Some stand-out locations include widening Ronald Regan Boulevard from RM 3405 to Sun City Boulevard. Another big project includes intersection improvements at FM 1431 and Highway 183."Some of them are smaller, like in Granger, we're going to be improving (FM) 971 if this passes, right in front of the high school," Odom said. KXAN: Your Local Election HQ His...The magnetism of Justin Jefferson and how the Vikings move forward without him
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
Justin Jefferson can’t remember the first time he faced triple coverage. It has become more prevalent in his football life over the past couple of seasons as he has established himself as the NFL’s best receiver. It’s almost as if the league as a whole simultaneously came to the same realization that double coverage isn’t enough.There was a perfect example of that earlier this season in a primetime game against the Philadelphia Eagles.On that particular play in the red zone, Jefferson lined up at the top of the formation, with fellow receiver K.J. Osborn on the opposite side of the field. As soon as Kirk Cousins took the snap, Jefferson attracted the attention of every single player in the secondary while running a crossing route, which left Osborn wide open in the back of the end zone for a touchdown.“There’s no more that I can do,” Jefferson said with a laugh a few weeks ago. “Just create the attention and draw everybody toward me....Topgolf eyeing Woodbury for second Twin Cities location, report says
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
Another Topgolf may be coming to Minnesota soon.A source tells Axios, the digital news site, that the popular driving range and entertainment venue has its sights set on Woodbury. Topgolf opened its Brooklyn Center location in September 2018.Axios reported Friday morning that developer Ned Abdul plans to develop a nearly 14-acre parcel at the southeast corner of the Interstate 94 and Interstate 494 interchange. A development map identifies part of the land project as “golf entertainment” with a proposed use of “outdoor golf driving range.” A source told Axios that Topgolf will be the user.Topgolf officials on Friday morning declined to comment.Topgolf just opened its 81st U.S. location in Rhode Island; it has 10 locations in other countries.TopGolf in Brooklyn Center, which features golfing bays stacked three levels deep, has been wildly successful since it opened. From more than 100 climate-controlled tee-off rooms, golfers hit balls across a 215-yard driving range. Microchips in t...CR 201 in Voorheesville closed for railroad crossing construction
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
VOORHEESVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Starting Monday, October 16, County Route 201 in Voorheesville will be closed for railroad crossing construction. The Albany County Department of Public Works estimates that the work will be completed by December 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The closure includes the Prospect Street intersection and extent to Grove Street. There will be detours with signs. Access to Foundry Road from the north will be kept open.Inside the new selfie studio at Crossgates Mall
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Picture This Selfie Studio opened its doors in Crossgates Mall on October 7. Nefertiti Bentley, one of the three owners, came up with the idea. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bentley, who also owns a hair salon, had the idea after she visited a hair-inspired selfie studio in Atlanta. She then wanted to bring this concept to Albany.Crossgates was the perfect location for the studio as it's family-friendly and a tourist area, said Bentley. There was a selfie studio in this space before and the room walls were still up, which saved them some time putting the studio together. Applebee’s in Glenmont permanently closing When developing the plans for the studio, she decided to move away from hair to create a range of different rooms. Picture This Selfie Studio has 14 different stations, each with a different theme."Every room is different," said Bentley. "Every room is super surprising and every one is...Ritchie Blackmore to perform at The Egg
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Egg will be hosting a performance by Blackmore's Night, featuring legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. The concert is scheduled for October 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Blackmore, who is known for his work with Deep Purple and Rainbow, is joined alongside Candice Night and a lineup of other talented musicians to form Blackmore's Night. The band's music combines contemporary rock and folk elements with beautiful melodies from the Renaissance period. The group will be joined for the performance by special guests The Wizard’s Consort. The show is set to begin at 8 p.m. Bad Religion to perform at Empire Live The event will be held in The Egg's Hart Theatre. You can purchase Blackmore's Night tickets online by visiting the venue's website.MORE THAN PINK walk on Saturday
Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:48:03 GMT
MANCHESTER, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Susan G. Komen, the world's leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting a MORE THAN PINK walk on Saturday in Manchester, Vermont. The walk will take place at Northshire Civic Center in Hunter Park, located at 410 Hunter Park Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We look forward to welcoming walkers to this event to make a difference in our fight against breast cancer,” said Nicole Marohn, executive director at Susan G. Komen. “Being back in person for the second year in a row allows us to unite our communities in this important mission and support the people who need our help now.”Latest news
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