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September 3, 2012: Another article, same story. This one highlights that Nissan Leaf struggles. Looks like in the world of plug-ins, the increase Chevy Volt sales simply came from Nissan Leaf's losses; the pie is growing slowly; Chevy Volt just getting a larger piece.
In terms of 2012 year-to-date numbers, the tally for the Nissan LEAF now checks in at 4,228 units. Meanwhile, the 2012 YTD results for the Chevy Volt ring in at 13,497 units. Last year at this exact time, General Motors' year-to-date Volt sales stood at 3,172 units and Nissan's mark for the LEAF was 6,188 units.With regard to the assembly line for Chevy Volts, this increase in Volt sales is unlikely to increase employment; current workforce should be able to handle it. In fact, the assembly line will close for a month or so this fall to allow supply to catch up with demand.
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Link here at CNNMoney.Those deals have brought the price of a two-year lease down as low as $169 a month at some dealerships from the standard $279 lease price. Considering that the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $31,000 - after a $7,500 federal tax credit --- is relatively pricey for a compact car, Talati said he'd expected sales to have been boosted even higher by GM's incentives.
"With the lease specials and discounts on the Volt currently, I'm surprised there is't a line out the door for Volt buyers," he said.At $31,000 -- after a $7,500 federal tax credit -- for a compact. I'm not.
Unless I missed it, the article did not mention that GM was shutting down the Volt assembly line for four weeks (or more) this fall to let production catch up with demand.
