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It’s wheels up to New Orleans for the ASOTU Crew. On this NADA Show Eve, we’re giving you the official preview of where we’ll be and how to track us down. Plus, we talk about NADA pushing back against OEMs who have decided to sell direct and how you can get a Tesla Model Y for under $40,000.

Show Notes with links:

• What Is A Must Attend?
  • The ASOTU First Stop Party
  • ASOTU on the NADA Live Stage
  • Stop by the ASOTU booth #8059
  • Watch for the new More Than Cars Season 1 Trailer around the Show

• NADA will make an Official Statements on VW/Scout and Sony/Honda
  • Following the franchise meetings for Volkswagen and Honda at NADA Show in New Orleans NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton will be available to talk to the press about these manufacturers’ recent announcements to attempt the direct sales model to retail sell the Scout and Sony vehicles.

• Tesla is offering steep discounts on its Long Range AWD Model Y, with prices dipping below $40,000 after the $7,500 federal tax credit—a rare price point for an AWD electric SUV.
  • Tesla’s inventory Model Y now starts at $39,490, undercutting the build-to-order price.
  • Leasing deals have dropped to $329/month, lower than the usual $399/month.
  • The discounts apply to the 2020 Model Y, as Tesla prepares for the Juniper refresh next year.
  • Tax credit uncertainty looms with the new Trump administration, potentially affecting future EV incentives.

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