Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership

Ford has held talks with electric vehicle maker Xiaomi over a partnership that would pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Go to Source

Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership

We’re showing you this article with reduced functionality due to intermittent issues on FT.com. This article is up-to-date as of January 31 2026. Ford has held talks with electric vehicle maker Xiaomi over a partnership that would pave the way for Chinese carmakers to gain a foothold in the US, according to four people familiar… Continue reading Ford held talks with China’s Xiaomi over EV partnership

German FAZ: “What’s in the pipeline now stimulates the imagination”010503

If a manager has successfully led a company for more than two decades and then leaves for reasons of age, the successor has a difficult time. It makes sense to compare it with its predecessor. If he continues as before, it will be said that there is a lack of fresh ideas. If he changes… Continue reading German FAZ: “What’s in the pipeline now stimulates the imagination”010503

Ford to record $600 million pretax pension charge in fourth quarter

A 2025 Ford Lightning electric vehicle (EV) at a Ford dealership in Antioch, California, US, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor said it will report pretax charges of $600 million in its fourth-quarter results due to adjustments in its employee pension plans and other… Continue reading Ford to record $600 million pretax pension charge in fourth quarter

New cars are increasingly becoming a luxury amid K-shaped economy concerns

A General Motors Co. Chevrolet Blazer electric vehicle at a dealership in Colma, California, Jan. 23, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — American consumers are hitting a fork in the road when it comes to the U.S. automotive industry. Affluent buyers are purchasing new vehicles at increasingly higher prices, while… Continue reading New cars are increasingly becoming a luxury amid K-shaped economy concerns

Auto Sector Q4 Earnings: 4 Stocks With Surprise Potential

The fourth-quarter earnings season for the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector is underway. So far, three S&P 500 sector components— Tesla, General Motors and PACCAR— have reported quarterly numbers. While Tesla and General Motors beat earnings expectations, PACCAR matched the same. Per the Earnings Trend report dated Jan. 23, the auto sector’s earnings for fourth-quarter 2025 are expected to decline 12.9% on a… Continue reading Auto Sector Q4 Earnings: 4 Stocks With Surprise Potential

Auto Sector Q4 Earnings: 4 Stocks With Surprise Potential

The fourth-quarter earnings season for the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector is underway. So far, three S&P 500 sector components— Tesla, General Motors and PACCAR— have reported quarterly numbers. While Tesla and General Motors beat earnings expectations, PACCAR matched the same. Per the Earnings Trend report dated Jan. 23, the auto sector’s earnings for fourth-quarter 2025 are expected to decline 12.9% on a… Continue reading Auto Sector Q4 Earnings: 4 Stocks With Surprise Potential