Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V.

In the previous part of this series, we looked at the second-largest US automaker, Ford’s (F), sales in China in October. The company’s weakening Chinese sales are likely to continue.

General Motors has delivered a return of 6.9% year-to-date as of December 16, 2016. This return was much lower than the 10.5% return of the S&P 500 Index.

Harley-Davidson is set to release its 3Q16 earnings report on October 18, 2016. The company is the most popular heavyweight motorcycle brand in the world.

Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet (GOOGL), is phasing out the pod-like cars it has long used to test its autonomous driving technology.

Last week, which ended October 13, 2017, Fiat Chrysler (FCAU) stock remained mixed and witnessed a minor rise of 0.90%.

Ferrari (RACE) is one of the most prestigious brands in the automobile industry. The Italian racing and sports car manufacturer entered the business in 1947.

As of April 5, Tesla stock had ~23% positive returns in the past year. According to analysts’ consensus, Tesla’s target price for the next year was $254.76.

Ford (F) is set to release its 4Q16 earnings report on January 26, 2017. It’s the second-largest US automaker by volume after General Motors (GM).

According to data compiled by Reuters, 68% of analysts covering Harley-Davidson stock gave it “hold” recommendations.

Since its first day of trading on October 21 on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange), Ferrari (RACE) has fallen by ~10% to $46.62.

A few years ago, Tesla Motors showcased the true potential of EVs with its Roadster, Model S, and Model X.

On March 8, 2018, GM’s EV-to-EBITDA was 7.2x, much lower than its direct competitor Ford’s multiple of 12.8x.

Tesla achieved a surprise profit in Q3. During its Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk noted that its Model Y could outsell its Models S, X, and 3 combined.

On January 30, Tesla stock was trading on a slightly positive note at $345.82. In September 2017, the stock posted an all-time high of near $389.61.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) is set to release its 1Q17 earnings report on April 26, 2017. By 2016 vehicle sales volume, FCAU was the fourth-largest automaker in the US.

On March 17, Ford stock tested the upper range of the descending channel near $12.75. It couldn’t close above the level and turned negative.

Tesla (TSLA) has been on a rising spree since its earnings. In October, Tesla stock surged by 31%. The stock rose on the back of third-quarter profits.

According to the latest Bloomberg consensus, 32% of analysts covering Ford rated it as a “buy,” 56% rated it as a “hold,” and three rated it as a “sell.”

In October 2014, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) announced its intentions to spin off Ferrari (RACE) as an independent entity.

According to the data compiled by Autodata, March 2018 US auto sales stood at 1.7 million vehicle units.

Tesla stock had quite a year in 2019. Tesla went from loss to profit, and from lower deliveries to record deliveries. What lies ahead for 2020?

Tesla drafted a contract to buy 3 million square meters of land near Berlin. Last month, Tesla revealed its plans to build a Gigafactory in Germany.

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric pickup truck, also known as the Cybertruck, has been one of the most polarizing vehicles recently unveiled.

Pickup trucks and SUVs have maintained the allure of the US auto sector while the sector is sluggish. Consumers are dumping sedans for pickup trucks

In our Get Real market newsletter, we saw iRobot’s lawsuit struggles and Uber’s departure from London. Plus, Amazon might get upstaged by a new startup.

US auto sales could rise by 4% in November. Higher incentives during the Thanksgiving weekend will be a key growth driver of US auto sales.

Yesterday in a tweet, Elon Musk announced the unveiling of Tesla’s electric pickup truck. But will he keep his promise this time?

Last week, Electrek reported that Tesla Model 3 (TSLA) became the first-ever electric vehicle to get approval to run as a taxi on New York City roads.

Jerome Powell tossed the ball back into President Trump’s court. He trade development and global growth weakness as the top reasons for the rate cuts.

Automakers have effectively split in their support of a particular set of emission regulations, pitting large automakers Ford and GM against one another.

Ford is set to unveil its “Mustang-inspired” crossover SUV, the Mach-E, on November 17. The company is positioning it against the Tesla Model Y.

Ford (F) is scheduled to report its third-quarter results on Wednesday after the market close. The stock has increased 21.4% year-to-date.

Auto industry stocks fell in the first week of October. Weaker third-quarter sales, lower equity markets, and recession fears hammered the stocks.

Tesla’s Q3 deliveries came in at 97,000 on Wednesday, beating its record of 95,200 in Q2. Its stock fell 5% in after-hours trading after this report.

On September 26, Tesla (TSLA) rolled out its version 10 software update—its biggest software update ever—which customers were eagerly awaiting.

Yesterday, electric truck maker Rivian revealed that it had landed an investment of $350 million from automotive services company Cox Automotive.

The short interest in Ford (F) stock has risen from 3.08% of its outstanding shares on July 1 to the current level of 3.14%.

Changes in Ford’s China leadership are in the wings, as Nigel Harris plans to retire after 34 years. Steven Armstrong is slated to succeed Harris.

Vanguard has the highest institutional holdings in Ford. According to Reuters, Vanguard bought 3.95 million shares in the second quarter.

According to YouTube’s most noted auto reviewers, Tesla’s Model 3 is the “best electric car” available today. Tesla produces 5,000 Model 3 units per week.

Auto stocks and the US equity market slumped with fresh fears of an economic recession. Today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 600 points.

Yesterday, Morgan Stanley upgraded Ford Motor Company stock from “equal weight” to “overweight” and increased its target price.

Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG) released its earnings results for the first quarter of 2019 on April 23.

On Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) stock surged nearly 2% after CEO Elon Musk slammed the auto industry in an interview.

This morning, CEO Elon Musk, in a post on Tesla’s official blog, announced that Tesla is laying off 7% of its full-time employees.

Tesla (TSLA) seems to be preparing to take the electric car race to the next level.

On April 1, the US Environmental Protection Agency imposed a $31,000 penalty on Tesla (TSLA) for federal hazardous waste violations.

American electric carmaker Tesla was founded in 2003 with a mission “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”

In February, Fiat Chrysler’s Jeep brand sales weakened for the second consecutive month after rising for the previous 12 months.

In 2018, a positive mix helped General Motors (GM) boost its revenue despite its declining sales volumes.