BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek’s AI help

Chinese electric car giant BYD announced on Feb. 10, 2025, that it would integrate DeepSeek into its artificial intelligence model that powers its new driver-assistance technology. Screenshot BEIJING — Chinese electric car giant BYD shares hit a record high in Hong Kong trading Tuesday after the company said it is going all in on driver… Continue reading BYD shares hit record high after EV maker rolls out driver assistance tech with DeepSeek’s AI help

How a CEO’s exit and a Jeep ‘comeback’ led to Stellantis being the only automaker to advertise during Super Bowl 59

Actor Harrison Ford touts Jeep and Americana while taking a dig at another Detroit automaker during Stellantis Stellantis DETROIT — A CEO’s exit, electric vehicles making the industry run around like “headless chickens” and a company’s U.S. revival all came together to make Ram and Jeep parent Stellantis the only automaker with a Super Bowl… Continue reading How a CEO’s exit and a Jeep ‘comeback’ led to Stellantis being the only automaker to advertise during Super Bowl 59

As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 2025. Xinhua News Agency | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images There’s a delicate balance playing out at corporations across America. As the Trump administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, many prominent companies have publicly scaled back… Continue reading As the war on DEI intensifies, some companies hold the line while others work behind the scenes

Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies

A Tesla showroom with its logo and electric vehicles on display, including the Model 3 and Model Y, is seen on January 12, 2025, in Chongqing, China.  Cheng Xin | Getty Images Sales of Tesla‘s cars to China fell in January, as competition from domestic rivals continued to heat up. Tesla sold 63,238 units of… Continue reading Tesla car sales in China fall 11.5% as competition intensifies

Volvo Cars weighs tariffs-led production move, warns of ‘hyper-competitiveness’ in China

watch now Sweden’s Volvo Cars on Thursday reported a 12% rise in full-year operating income and record revenue, but warned of severe market challenges ahead from intensifying electric vehicle competition and global tariffs. The automaker, which is majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding, said operating income came in at 22.3 billion Swedish kronor ($2.04 billion) in 2024… Continue reading Volvo Cars weighs tariffs-led production move, warns of ‘hyper-competitiveness’ in China

Ford CEO calls for ‘comprehensive’ tariff analysis for all countries

Ford Motor Co., CEO Jim Farley gives the thumbs up sign before announcing Ford Motor will partner with Chinese-based, Amperex Technology, to build an all-electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, during a press conference in Romulus, Michigan February 13, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley on Wednesday said… Continue reading Ford CEO calls for ‘comprehensive’ tariff analysis for all countries

Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts

2024 Lincoln Nautilus  Ford DETROIT — President Donald Trump‘s move to impose 10% additional tariffs on imports from China this week affects a small number of U.S. vehicles. But those tariffs are also hitting auto parts, which could increase already heightened vehicle prices for consumers. The U.S. in recent years has imported roughly $15.4 billion… Continue reading Trump’s China tariff increase affects Ford and GM vehicles, billions of dollars in auto parts

Ford beats earnings expectations but forecasts tougher year ahead

The Ford exhibit area is shown at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan,  on Jan. 10, 2025. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor beat Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter but forecast a tougher year ahead for the company, as CEO Jim Farley… Continue reading Ford beats earnings expectations but forecasts tougher year ahead

Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance

watch now Uber shares closed down more than 7% on Wednesday after the ride-hailing company reported fourth-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations for revenue but missed on EPS and offered soft guidance. Here’s how the company did: Earnings per share: 23 cents adjusted vs. 50 cents expected by LSEG. Revenue: $11.96 billion vs. $11.77 billion expected by… Continue reading Uber beats fourth-quarter revenue expectations but offers soft guidance

Uber opens ‘interest list’ for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin

Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box outside the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 22, 2025. Gerry Miller | CNBC Ride-hailing and food delivery app Uber is opening its “interest list” to users in Austin, Texas, who want to be first in line for Waymo robotaxis there. The company said… Continue reading Uber opens ‘interest list’ for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin