“The Tesla Model S increased in KBB.com new-car traffic 55 percent week over week,” said Akshay Anand, Kelley Blue Book insights analyst. “Shoppers are continuing to research the model on KBB.com regardless of recent news about its safety concerns due to fires.”

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