Booming Model 3 Sales Are Moving Tesla Beyond its Niche

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Booming Model 3 Sales Are Moving Tesla Beyond its Niche

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Look at the latest data on US car sales, and you won't find much in the way of surprises. Ford's F-Series pickups reign supreme. SUVs and other pickups dominate the 20 most popular models in the country, along with cheaper sedans like the Toyota Camry and Honda Civic. Let your eyes fall to the bottom of the list, though, and you'll spot a newcomer: Elon Musk's Tesla Model 3.

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