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Robby DeGraff

@robbydegraffap.bsky.social

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Manager of Product and Consumer Insights at AutoPacific waxing lyrical about cars and data. Skier, dog dad, husband, shameless nerd. Wisconsin is home. Be humble, be kind. Check out our automotive research: www.autopacific.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 5d

🧵 Here's fresh data for you to absorb. What are your "must-have" features in a vehicle?

When we glance over our latest @autopacific.bsky.social research, it's interesting to see the marked differences when it comes to "Must-Have" versus "Nice to Have" amongst generations of new vehicle shoppers.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 9h

Yep, I'm already starting to have feelings of regret not taking advantage of that federal tax credit for used EVs...

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

interesting...

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

Two sources I would never in a million years takes seriously or trust.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

The covering up of the glass roof is the dumbest thing I've seen in years.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

Guys...does the new base Tesla Model 3 *actually* have manually-adjustable side mirrors? I know they now manually fold in/out, but to adjust the glass itself is it manual? Literally on a sleuth to find out.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

It's equally frustrating and depressing.

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Ryan McManus @ryantomorrow.bsky.social · 15h

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 14h

Do tell.

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Zac Estrada @zacestrada.com · 1d

"Only six states offer incentives of $5,000 or more, and some offer help only to the most low-income residents or for the least expensive EVs...After all, to pay people to buy a car, a state has to be able to afford it — a big ask in an era of strapped state budgets" www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Trump axed the EV tax break. Can states replace it?

www.politico.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

I can't fathom *still* buying either of the new entry-level Tesla Model 3 Standard or Model Y Standard over other EVs that are far better equipped and cheaper...

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Kevin Williams @gaytonausa.bsky.social · 1d

there’s no FM tuner in the new cheap Model Y.

insideevs.com/news/775016/...

Tesla Cuts AM/FM Radio From Cheaper 'Standard' Model Y And Model 3

The new $39,990 Tesla Model Y Standard gets 321 miles of range—but no FM or AM radio tuner.

insideevs.com

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Yes unfortunately very true.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Friendly reminder folks (especially Boomers) to not fall for this shit:

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J Rosenholtz @jrosenholtz.bsky.social · 1d

Not to brag, but THIS is how to do a headline.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Details on the new entry-level $39,990 Model Y Standard if you're curious:

-$5k cheaper than Model Y Premium.
-321 miles of range, rear wheel drive.
-Smaller 18" wheels.
-No rear lightbar.
-Heated front seats.
-15.4" center screen, no rear screen.
-Can still be had with FSD Supervised.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

Welll the new Model Y Standard looks as generic and milquetoast as I expected it to be...

All that said, Tesla does need this now that the federal tax credits are gone.

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

I continually will rave about how utilitarian, simple, and practical the interior of Land Rover's Defender is. It's just so well thought out. Also insanely spacious, excellent visibility, and the latest Pivi Pro infotainment is far more tolerable.

2025 Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE seen here.

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Bring a Trailer @bringatrailer.bsky.social · 1d

One-Family-Owned 1983 Mazda RX-7 GS 5-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a One-Family-Owned 1983 Mazda RX-7 GS 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #214,531.

bringatrailer.com

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The Car Factoids @thecarfactoids.bsky.social · 1d

Know Your BL Colours:
No: 17 Bronze Yellow

One of BL’s 1st ‘showroom friendly’ Austin Morris (& MG) colours introduced in 1969, this found favour with sporty models like the Austin/Morris 1300 GT (one of three initial colour options available - Flame Red & Glacier White were the others)…

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Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

That mug is excellent.

Robby DeGraff @robbydegraffap.bsky.social · 1d

And reporting back with the latest from Volvo:

-26,021 units sold in Q3.
-EV and PHEV sales fell about 24% but accounted still for more than a third of total Q3 sales.
-Sales of the best-seller XC60 rose 8%.

ALSO! Volvo just sold its one millionth plug-in hybrid globally.

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Automotive News Europe @autonewseurope.bsky.social · 1d

The Dacia Spring will get Renault's first LFP battery, along with more power and better handling as it faces new low-cost rivals from Chinese and European automakers. www.autonews.com/renault/daci...