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Doug Field's Moves Reveal Who Wins the EV Talent War
Technology23h ago
Doug Field's Moves Reveal Who Wins the EV Talent War
The engineering executive's path through Tesla, Apple and Ford shows how scarce product-delivery talent now commands premium valuations across the industry
Mercedes-Benz Q3 Sales Fall 8% as China Weakness Deepens
World7d ago
Mercedes-Benz Q3 Sales Fall 8% as China Weakness Deepens
The German luxury carmaker delivered 407,200 units globally in the third quarter, with battery-electric vehicle sales up 52 percent despite overall declines.
MyMonthlyCar Targets $300K First-Year Revenue With Used-Car Rental Model
Technology12d ago
MyMonthlyCar Targets $300K First-Year Revenue With Used-Car Rental Model
A Ukrainian-founded startup plans to monetize idle dealership inventory through month-to-month rentals, taking 10 percent of each transaction.
German Auto Workers Protest Mercedes Push for Longer Hours
World17d ago
German Auto Workers Protest Mercedes Push for Longer Hours
IG Metall, representing 2.2 million workers, staged nationwide protests Sept. 21 against Mercedes-Benz's demand to extend the workweek to 40 hours without additional pay
GM's Truck Software Play: Why Picture-in-Picture Matters to Its Margin Story
Technology29d ago
GM's Truck Software Play: Why Picture-in-Picture Matters to Its Margin Story
General Motors rolls out over-the-air updates to Silverado and Sierra trucks, signaling a strategic shift toward software-defined vehicles and recurring revenue.
Porsche's €1B Bugatti Exit Lifts 2026 Cash Flow Margin to 5.5-7.5%
Research & Analysis34d ago
Porsche's €1B Bugatti Exit Lifts 2026 Cash Flow Margin to 5.5-7.5%
Divestment of Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group stakes generates €1 billion in proceeds, with €250 million earmarked for pension obligations.
Porsche's GT3 Bet: Why the Naturally Aspirated Engine Still Wins
Technology49d ago
Porsche's GT3 Bet: Why the Naturally Aspirated Engine Still Wins
The 992.2 GT3 adds a convertible for the first time and cuts suspension dive by half while holding weight nearly flat—a masterclass in regulatory engineering that justifies premium pricing across the 911 lineup
GM's $4.5B Parts Deal Keeps Inventory Costs Off the Balance Sheet Through 2029
U.S. Equities63d ago
GM's $4.5B Parts Deal Keeps Inventory Costs Off the Balance Sheet Through 2029
The agreement with Procura Auto Parts, financed by JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander, secures critical component supply through 2029 while preserving GM's cash position.
Toyota Recalls 508,000 Camrys Over Blank Screen That Disables Safety Features
U.S. Equities64d ago
Toyota Recalls 508,000 Camrys Over Blank Screen That Disables Safety Features
The recall covers 2025-2026 Camry models with a combination meter defect that can disable turn signals, hazard lamps and seat belt warnings.
Ford Bets on F-150 and Bronco to Drive Margin Recovery
U.S. Equities69d ago
Ford Bets on F-150 and Bronco to Drive Margin Recovery
Ford is concentrating production and marketing on trucks, SUVs and performance vehicles, abandoning a broad sedan lineup to chase higher margins.
Nissan Posts First Quarterly Profit in Two Years on Restructuring Gains
U.S. Equities71d ago
Nissan Posts First Quarterly Profit in Two Years on Restructuring Gains
Nissan Motor Co. earned ¥3.76 billion ($24 million) in the April-June quarter, its first net profit in two years, as asset sales and capacity cuts take hold.
Stellantis Posts €293M Q2 Profit as North American Sales Drive Turnaround
U.S. Equities76d ago
Stellantis Posts €293M Q2 Profit as North American Sales Drive Turnaround
Stellantis swung to a 293 million euro profit in Q2, reversing a 1.87 billion euro loss a year earlier, as CEO Antonio Filosa's restructuring gains traction
Ford Rises 4.5 Percent as ICE Truck and SUV Sales Offset Overall Decline
U.S. Equities77d ago
Ford Rises 4.5 Percent as ICE Truck and SUV Sales Offset Overall Decline
Strong F-Series and SUV demand cushioned a 3 percent drop in total Q2 sales, lifting Ford shares 4.5 percent.
EVs as Grid Assets: The Business Case for Bi-Directional Charging
Technology80d ago
EVs as Grid Assets: The Business Case for Bi-Directional Charging
Electric vehicles with bi-directional charging are becoming distributed energy resources, offering home backup and grid revenue as U.S. electricity demand climbs.
Stellantis Commits U.S. Capital to Jeep, Ram: Sub-$40K Models Drive Growth
U.S. Equities144d ago
Stellantis Commits U.S. Capital to Jeep, Ram: Sub-$40K Models Drive Growth
Stellantis will focus its U.S. investments on its core Jeep and Ram brands, planning to roll out multiple vehicles priced below $40,000 to expand market reach
Honda Rises 7% Despite First Loss Since 1956: EV Plans Trump Short-Term Pain
U.S. Equities152d ago
Honda Rises 7% Despite First Loss Since 1956: EV Plans Trump Short-Term Pain
Honda Motor shares climbed despite reporting its first operating loss in nearly seven decades as investors backed the company's electric vehicle transition plans
BMW's Dynamic Paint: New Revenue Stream or Costly Gimmick for Luxury Auto?
Technology172d ago
BMW's Dynamic Paint: New Revenue Stream or Costly Gimmick for Luxury Auto?
The German automaker is pushing color-changing technology, signaling a potential shift towards subscription-based physical customization and a new battleground for high-margin revenue in the software-defined vehicle era.
Traditional Automakers Power Up: ICE Innovation Sets Ford, GM for Revaluation
U.S. Equities172d ago
Traditional Automakers Power Up: ICE Innovation Sets Ford, GM for Revaluation
The market's premature dismissal of internal combustion engines overlooks significant innovation, positioning legacy automakers for substantial upside as next-generation powertrains emerge.