Dyson's product hits and flops: vacuums and hair tools succeed, EV and headphones flop

Dyson's bagless vacuums and hair tools became hits, while its electric car, Zone headphones, and washing machine flopped.

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Dyson launched its bagless DC01 vacuum cleaner in the UK in 1993, a product that helped turn the cleaning appliance into a high-tech consumer item and remains popular 33 years later. ^[1] Dyson scrapped its N526 electric car project in 2019 after spending about $750 million on research and development over five years. ^[2] Dyson Mexico offers a coupon code SS6500 that provides a $6,500 MXN discount on purchases totaling $40,000 MXN or more, valid until October 2, 2026. ^[3] Dyson launched the Air Multiplier bladeless fan in 2009, which hid a motor in its base and propelled air through a ring; the same technology now powers Dyson's hand dryers in public restrooms. ^[4] Dyson's hair care products, including the Supersonic hair dryer (2016) and Airwrap (2018), became status symbols and remain popular, especially among influencers filming 'get ready with me' videos. ^[5] New customers who subscribe to the Dyson Mexico newsletter receive a 10% discount code for their first purchase of $6,000 MXN or more. ^[6] Free shipping is available for all orders on Dyson Mexico totaling $4,500 MXN or more. ^[7] PayPal and Citibanamex offer up to 24 months of interest-free financing on selected purchases at Dyson Mexico. ^[8]

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Dyson launched its bagless DC01 vacuum cleaner in the UK in 1993, a product that helped turn the cleaning appliance into a high-tech consumer item and remains popular 33 years later. ·

businessinsider.comUnited States

Dyson scrapped its N526 electric car project in 2019 after spending about $750 million on research and development over five years. ·

businessinsider.comUnited States

Dyson Mexico offers a coupon code SS6500 that provides a $6,500 MXN discount on purchases totaling $40,000 MXN or more, valid until October 2, 2026. · El Universal

Dyson launched the Air Multiplier bladeless fan in 2009, which hid a motor in its base and propelled air through a ring; the same technology now powers Dyson's hand dryers in public restrooms. ·

businessinsider.comUnited States

Dyson's hair care products, including the Supersonic hair dryer (2016) and Airwrap (2018), became status symbols and remain popular, especially among influencers filming 'get ready with me' videos. ·

businessinsider.comUnited States

New customers who subscribe to the Dyson Mexico newsletter receive a 10% discount code for their first purchase of $6,000 MXN or more. · El Universal

Free shipping is available for all orders on Dyson Mexico totaling $4,500 MXN or more. · El Universal

PayPal and Citibanamex offer up to 24 months of interest-free financing on selected purchases at Dyson Mexico. · El Universal

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