“The Model S is back in the news. Several media stories about Tesla have come out over the past week, causing consumers to investigate the vehicle further on KBB.com,” said Akshay Anand, analyst for Kelley Blue Book Insights.  “There also has been plenty in the media about Tesla’s battles with U.S. states, such as New Jersey. As we’ve seen in the past, when buzz builds around Tesla, the brand remains top of mind among consumers.”

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