Tag: Automotive

Nio, BYD see EV deliveries drop sharply in February

Shares of Nio Inc. rose Friday, while those of fellow China-based electric vehicle maker Li Auto Inc. fell, after the companies both reported February deliveries that fell from last year and last month.

Tesla raises prices of some Model Y vehicles in US

Tesla on Friday raised prices of certain Model Y vehicles in the United States by $1,000, according to its website.

Advance Auto Parts Stock Rises. This Is Driving It Higher.

Shares of Advance Auto Parts were trading sharply higher after the auto-parts retailer filed mixed quarterly results but issued a strong forecast.

BYD to Double Stock Buyback. Tesla Should Try It.

BYD the Warren Buffett-backed company that overtook Tesla as the biggest maker of electric vehicles last year, may buy back twice as many shares as previously suggested as it tries to boost its stock price.

Li Auto Stock Soars After Earnings. Nio, XPeng Gain, Too.

Li Auto stock was rising after delivering the kind of earnings that Tesla and other electric-vehicle peers needed. Growth was better than expected and more growth is coming.

Volvo falls 5% after it sets out to dilute stake in electric vehicle maker Polestar

Shares of Volvo Cars fell on Friday after the company said it would dilute its stake in electric vehicle maker Polestar by distributing 62.7% of its holdings to its shareholders.

Rivian and Lucid Stocks Are Diving. The EV Story’s New Twist.

Electric-vehicle startups Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group both reported fourth-quarter numbers on Wednesday evening, with guidance that came up short. 

Mercedes-Benz Expects Lower Earnings But Lifts Dividend — Update

Mercedes-Benz Group raised its dividend despite posting a decline for fourth-quarter sales and net profit, and forecast lower earnings this year on geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Chinese EV giant BYD launches new plug-in hybrid sedan with lower starting price

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD on Monday launched a new version of its plug-in hybrid sedan Qin Plus DM-i with a lower starting price, doubling down on price cuts to stay competitive in the world’s largest auto market.

Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 people, invest in AI as CEO warns intense EV rivalry may end in ‘bloodbath’

Xpeng plans to hire 4,000 new people and invest 3.5 billion Chinese yuan ($486.2 million) in artificial intelligence technology, according to the company’s CEO.

Renault shares up 7% as carmaker plans dividend hike

Shares of French carmaker Renault rose 7% in Thursday morning trade on news of a significantly higher dividend.

Jeep, Dodge-maker Stellantis’ profit slides as Detroit Three strikes bite

In North America, Stellantis’ adjusted operating income margin fell 100 basis points year on year to 15.4%, which the auto giant said was “due primarily to production disruptions and costs related to new labor agreements.”

ΕΛΣΤΑΤ: Αύξηση 6,7% στις πωλήσεις των αυτοκινήτων τον Ιανουάριο του 2024

Αύξηση 6,7% σημείωσαν οι πωλήσεις αυτοκινήτων στη χώρα τον Ιανουάριο εφέτος, σύμφωνα με την ΕΛΣΤΑΤ.

Πέντε ηλεκτρικά λεωφορεία της BYD παραδόθηκαν στον Δήμο Περιστερίου

Προσφέρουν μεγάλη αυτονομία και καλύπτουν τις ημερήσιες ανάγκες του Δήμου Περιστερίου με μία μόνο φόρτιση στην διάρκεια της νύχτας.

Nissan shares plunge over China demand worries

Nissan shares plunged over 11% in morning trade Friday, wiping around $1.8 billion off its market value.

Honda lifts annual profit outlook after strong Q3

Japan’s Honda Motor reported a sharp rise in operating profit for the December quarter and lifted its annual outlook, helped by robust sales in the United States, a more profitable product mix and a weaker yen.

Toyota hikes annual profit forecast after Q3 beats expectations

Japan’s Toyota Motor raised its full-year operating profit forecast by nearly 9% on Tuesday, after its third-quarter earnings raced past analysts’ estimates thanks to a weaker yen and strong sales of high-margin cars and hybrid vehicles.

Ferrari Stock Races Higher on Earnings. It’s a Luxury Brand, Not a Car Company.

Ferrari  stock is up after the iconic sports car maker posted another solid quarter. It’s another reminder for investors that Ferrari isn’t really a car company.

Tesla upgrades Model Y in China as BYD competition heats up

Tesla upgraded the self-driving hardware on its Model Y car it sells in China, Elon Musk’s automaker said on WeChat on Thursday.

Volvo shares jump 20% on higher sales, plans to stop Polestar funding

The group announced that it may hand stewardship of ailing luxury car brand Polestar over to majority Volvo shareholder Geely Holding.