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Company & Industry Overviews Ford’s Former CEO Finds Amazon’s Rivian Deal Risky
In a CNBC interview, former Ford Motor CEO Mark Fields said he sees Amazon’s Rivian order for electric vehicles as “a bit of a risk.”Company & Industry Overviews Tesla Gigafactory 3: A Step Closer to Model 3 Production
Tesla (TSLA) is one step closer to producing China-made Tesla Model 3s through its China Gigafactory, also known as its Gigafactory 3.Company & Industry Overviews How Musk is Trying to Address Tesla’s Service Issues
Tesla (TSLA) seems to have realized how important service centers and customer experience are to its sales, especially in the wake of service issues.Materials China or US Consumers: Who’s Paying the Tariffs?
In March, President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on US aluminum imports apparently to protect US aluminum producers from imports.Company & Industry Overviews Robotaxis: Voyage versus Ford, Waymo, and Tesla
Autonomous ride-sharing and robotaxi startup Voyage has raised about $31 million in the Series B round, according to its press release.Company & Industry Overviews Ford, Tesla, GM: Analysts Rank the Top Automakers
Among the top automakers, GM received 74% “buy” ratings from analysts. Ford garnered 39% “buy” ratings from analysts, and Tesla received 32% “buy” ratings.Company & Industry Overviews New Rivian Investment: Could It Be the Real Tesla Killer?
Yesterday, electric truck maker Rivian revealed that it had landed an investment of $350 million from automotive services company Cox Automotive.Company & Industry Overviews Should Tesla See Volkswagen’s ID.3 as a Threat?
Volkswagen unveiled its all-electric ID.3 at the Frankfurt auto show. The model’s name is conspicuously similar to the Tesla Model 3.Consumer The 5 Best Stocks to Invest in for Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars are inevitable, and billions of dollars are going into this technology. We take a look at five of the best stocks in the industry right now.Consumer China’s NEV Sales Drop Again: Effects on Tesla, NIO
In addition to China’s passenger vehicle sales, its sales of NEVs (new energy vehicle) also fell for the second straight month in August.Company & Industry Overviews Apple’s Self-Driving Car Spotted in Cupertino
Apple’s (AAPL) self-driving car has been spotted on the roads in Cupertino, according to a report by the Last Driver License Holder.Company & Industry Overviews Could the Tesla Model 3 Disrupt the UK EV Space?
Another piece of information that lent optimism to Tesla bulls came out yesterday: its Model 3 became the third-best-selling car in the UK in August.Company & Industry Overviews Autonomous Vehicles: Jaguar Ties Up with BlackBerry
Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with BlackBerry to develop autonomous vehicles. BlackBerry will assist Jaguar in various areas via AI and machine learning.Consumer Tesla: Are Peers Losing the Electric Vehicle Race?
Tesla (TSLA) and CEO Elon Musk have a long history of slamming legacy automakers. Over the last month, the company mocked established automakers.Company & Industry Overviews Ford Stock: Has the Short Interest Risen?
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%.Company & Industry Overviews Is Tesla’s Vegan Move Really Environment Friendly?
On September 1, Tesla announced that its Model 3’s interior would be leather-free. Tesla has taken a series of steps to appeal to vegans.Company & Industry Overviews Elon Musk or Jack Ma: Who’s Right about AI?
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, and Alibaba’s cofounder, Jack Ma, debated AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China on Wednesday.Company & Industry Overviews Will Ford’s China Leadership Change Help?
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.Company & Industry Overviews Ford Earns Trump’s Ire by Siding with California
Last month, four automakers, including Ford, made a voluntary deal with California to make cars cleaner and more fuel efficient. Trump isn’t happy with the deal.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla Autopilot Troubles Go Way beyond Crashes
Tesla Autopilot is usually in the news due to crashes. In August, a Tesla car crashed in Russia when the autopilot feature was turned on.Company & Industry Overviews Trump Calls Auto Execs ‘Foolish’ Over Emission Rules
Today, in a tweet, US President Donald Trump called automobile company executives “foolish.” While Ford and GM are in the green, Tesla is down.Company & Industry Overviews Ford: Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street Raise Holdings
Vanguard has the highest institutional holdings in Ford. According to Reuters, Vanguard bought 3.95 million shares in the second quarter.Company & Industry Overviews UPS Enters Self-Driving Race, Buys Stake in TuSimple
United Parcel Service (UPS) has joined the self-driving vehicle race. Last week, the company announced its purchase of a minority stake in autonomous tech startup TuSimple. The delivery giant made the investment following the results of ongoing self-driving truck road tests. However, neither company has disclosed the investment amount. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is trying […]Company & Industry Overviews Is Tesla’s Service Quality Promise Faltering?
Nextmove was supposed to buy 100 Tesla (TSLA) Model 3 cars. However, the company called off its order due to Tesla’s service quality issues.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla Semi Truck: Upvote from California Highway Patrol
California Highway Patrol officials saw a Tesla semi truck. They were impressed with the credentials. The CHP posted comments on its Facebook page.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla Model 3 Ranked ‘Best Electric Car,’ Musk Approves
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.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla’s South Korea Launch Frenzy: Can It Outdo Apple?
Tesla (TSLA) has officially launched its Model 3 in South Korea, where it is attracting significant interest from prospective buyers.Company & Industry Overviews How Could a Recession Affect the US Auto Industry?
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.Company & Industry Overviews Chinese Electric Vehicle Sales Stall: Should Tesla Worry?
Chinese electric vehicle sales stalled in July. Overall, new energy vehicle sales fell 4.7%, entering negative territory for the first time in two years.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla’s Elon Musk Mocks Gasoline Cars Yet Again
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has mocked gasoline cars once again. Tesla stock is underperforming legacy automakers this year.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla versus NIO: Here’s the Key Difference
Both Tesla and NIO began their journies in the highly capital intensive automobile industry in a similar fashion.Consumer Morgan Stanley Sees Ford’s Dip as a ‘Buying Opportunity’
Yesterday, Morgan Stanley upgraded Ford Motor Company stock from “equal weight” to “overweight” and increased its target price.Company & Industry Overviews Should Tesla, NIO Worry about Hyundai’s Solar Roof Car?
Hyundai has launched a car with a solar roof, adding to the competition in the EV (electric vehicle) space for Tesla and NIO.Company & Industry Overviews Is Musk Serious about Making 2019 the Year of Solar?
Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has said that 2019 could be “the year of the Solar Roof.” Tesla may be installing a solar roof at its Fremont plant.Consumer GM Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates, Talks Partnerships
General Motors (GM) reported its Q2 earnings today, beating analysts’ estimates. Its second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.64 beat analysts’ estimate of $1.44.Company & Industry Overviews Is Tesla’s Megapack Battery Musk’s Next Big Thing?
On Monday, Tesla announced its Megapack battery. Tesla’s Megapack battery is a “sustainable alternative” to natural gas peaker power plants.Consumer Why Harley-Davidson Stock Fell 2% after Its Q1 Earnings Report
Heavyweight motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson (HOG) released its earnings results for the first quarter of 2019 on April 23.Consumer Tesla Stock Jumps After Elon Musk Slams the Auto Industry
On Wednesday, Tesla (TSLA) stock surged nearly 2% after CEO Elon Musk slammed the auto industry in an interview.Company & Industry Overviews Elon Musk Tries to Motivate Tesla Employees Keeping Their Jobs
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.Consumer Tesla’s Leaked Email Is a Nightmare for Bears and Other Automakers
Tesla (TSLA) seems to be preparing to take the electric car race to the next level.Macroeconomic Analysis US Market Turns Positive, Mnuchin Hints toward US-China Deal
On June 26, the US index futures were pointing toward a positive market opening. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin hinted toward a possible US-China trade deal.Consumer China’s Car Sales Aren’t Just Falling Anymore, They’re Crumbling
Car sales in China, the world’s biggest automotive market, fell year-over-year in 2018 for the first time in more than two decades. Automotive sales have contracted in China for 11 consecutive months now. The slowdown only seems to be deepening, and last month, China’s car sales fell a whopping 16.4%.Consumer Analysts Expect NIO to Outperform TSLA, TCEHY, BIDU, and BABA
According to the latest consensus data compiled by Thomson Reuters, six out of a total of 12 analysts covering NIO (NIO) recommended a “buy” for the stock.Consumer Why Tesla’s Model 3 Gross Margin Contracted in Q1 2019
In the first quarter, Tesla’s consolidated gross profit stood at $566 million, down 60.8% from the company’s gross profit of $1.44 billion in the fourth quarter.Company & Industry Overviews What Ford Expects from Its Partnership with Tesla Rival Rivian
Earlier today, the second-largest US automaker, Ford Motor Company (F), announced a plan to invest $500 million in Plymouth-based automotive company Rivian.Company & Industry Overviews Is Tesla Really Doing More Harm than Good to the Environment?
On April 1, the US Environmental Protection Agency imposed a $31,000 penalty on Tesla (TSLA) for federal hazardous waste violations.Company & Industry Overviews Tesla to Pay a $31,000 Penalty for Hazardous Waste Violations
American electric carmaker Tesla was founded in 2003 with a mission “to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.”Consumer Could NIO Be on Warren Buffett’s Radar after Recent Stock Fall?
Chinese electric carmaker NIO (NIO) continued to burn cash in the fourth quarter.Consumer The Top Five Investors in NIO, the ‘Tesla of China’
According to Reuters, Baillie Gifford was the largest investor in NIO as of December 31.Company & Industry Overviews Analyzing the Trends in Tesla’s Valuation Multiples in Q1
Tesla is still a growth company, unlike other legacy auto companies, which have proven track records spanning decades.