Tesla outsells Toyota in German market down 26% in September

Tesla Model Y — Tesla sales have been boosted by imports of the Model Y from China.

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October 06, 2021 08:47 AM

FRANKFURT -- Tesla benefitted from booming sales of electric cars in Germany in September, while traditional brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi saw their registrations slump as the shortage of microchips continued to lead to production cuts.

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