Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna poses for a photograph as Ferrari unveils a new long term strategy, in Maranello, Italy, June 15, 2022. Flavio Lo Scalzo | Reuters Ferrari on Thursday reported full-year profit up 13% year over year and guided to an even stronger year in 2023 on what its CEO called “persistently high demand”… Continue reading Ferrari’s profits jump 13% in 2022, supercar maker expects an even better year in 2023
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Saudi Aramco backs Brooklyn-based startup turning ammonia into fuel
In the race to find cleaner fuels, the heavy duty transportation sector is woefully behind because batteries don’t have enough juice to power trucks and ships. Enter ammonia. New technology and new companies are working on turning ammonia into hydrogen to power tractors, trucks and even ships. The heavy duty trucking industry alone accounts for… Continue reading Saudi Aramco backs Brooklyn-based startup turning ammonia into fuel
Rivian to lay off 6% of its workforce as EV price war concerns grow
Workers inspect a Rivian R1T electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck on the assembly line at the company’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, US., on Monday, April 11, 2022. Jamie Kelter Davis | Bloomberg | Getty Images Electric truck maker Rivian Automotive said it is laying off 6% of its workforce in a bid to conserve… Continue reading Rivian to lay off 6% of its workforce as EV price war concerns grow
General Motors doesn’t expect significant U.S. production of EVs until second half of year
Production is now set to begin at the former Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, less than two years after GM announced the massive $2.2 billion investment to fully renovate the facility to build a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors DETROIT – When General Motors launched the GMC Hummer EV… Continue reading General Motors doesn’t expect significant U.S. production of EVs until second half of year
The ‘land grab’ for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert
Brine pools at the Albemarle Corp. Lithium mine in Calama, Antofagasta region, Chile, on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Cristobal Olivares | Bloomberg | Getty Images General Motors‘ announcement on Tuesday that it plans to invest $650 million into Lithium Americas to secure access to lithium is probably the first of many such deals, according to Simon Moores,… Continue reading The ‘land grab’ for lithium is just getting started with GM deal, says EV materials expert
GM to invest $650 million in a lithium company to support its electric vehicle business
US President Joe Biden, with General Motors CEO Mary Barra, looks at a Chevrolet Silverado EV as he tours the 2022 North American International Auto Show at Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 2022. – Biden is visiting the auto show to highlight electric vehicle manufacturing. Mandel Ngan | Afp |… Continue reading GM to invest $650 million in a lithium company to support its electric vehicle business
GM smashes expectations and guides toward a strong 2023, despite margin squeeze
watch now DETROIT — General Motors handily beat Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter, while forecasting another solid year of results in 2023. The strong report suggests GM is hanging onto record, or near-record, results even as the U.S. automotive industry begins to normalize after several years of record-low inventories and… Continue reading GM smashes expectations and guides toward a strong 2023, despite margin squeeze
Ford’s EV price cuts could pressure profitability, a headwind the automaker needs to address
Ford Motor (F) confirmed Monday what Jim Cramer has been speculating for weeks: Price cuts on its electric vehicles following similar moves by Tesla (TSLA). While engaging in this price war was necessary for Ford to stay competitive and maintain customer demand, we’re concerned about the dent the Club holding faces in profitability. Ford will… Continue reading Ford’s EV price cuts could pressure profitability, a headwind the automaker needs to address
Ford and General Motors enter a new phase of uncertainty on prices and demand
Attendees view a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT during opening day of the 2022 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) in New York, on Friday, April 15, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT – Let’s talk about pricing power. At least, General Motors and Ford Motor likely will be doing that this week… Continue reading Ford and General Motors enter a new phase of uncertainty on prices and demand
Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Monday: Dow stocks, Fed, Ford
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Monday’s key moments. Stick to Dow stocks Watch wage inflation Monitor Ford price cuts 1. Stick to Dow stocks The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell on Monday ahead of a… Continue reading Jim Cramer’s Investing Club meeting Monday: Dow stocks, Fed, Ford