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Toyota reports hefty profit on cheap yen and solid car sales

Toyota nearly doubled its profit in the fiscal first quarter, reporting 1.48 trillion yen ($9.4 billion), driven by solid demand in the U.S. and India, and a favorable exchange rate due to the cheap yen. The company projects increased vehicle sales for the full …

China is Tesla's cash cow, but for how much longer?

Tesla's Shanghai factory is highly productive, with June 2026 seeing a 38% increase in car production compared to the previous year. However, a significant portion of these vehicles are for export, as domestic sales in China have been declining. Despite its profitability due to …

Tesla, Manitoba government grapple in court over EV rebate exclusion

The article reports on a court dispute between Tesla and the Manitoba government regarding Tesla's exclusion from the province's EV rebate program. This exclusion is highlighted as part of a broader pushback against Tesla in Canada during 2025, which included protests at its showrooms. …

DEKRA’s Plymouth Automotive Test Center of Excellence

DEKRA's Plymouth, Michigan laboratory has been approved to conduct testing for Ford Motor Company's FMC 1278 specification, expanding its automotive EMC testing capabilities. This approval follows DEKRA's investment in its Automotive Test Center of Excellence, which provides a range of testing services for advanced …

Toyota Motor Corporation 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:TM) 2026-08-04

Toyota Motor Corporation published its Q1 2027 earnings call presentation on August 4, 2026. The presentation was released in conjunction with their earnings call and is available for investors. The content is provided by SA Transcripts, which manages various transcript-related projects for Seeking Alpha.

General Motors, EVgo, Pilot EV Fast-Charging Network Exceeds 300 Locations

Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo Inc. have announced a significant milestone in their collaborative electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network, now exceeding 300 locations with 1,300 fast-charging stalls across 40 states. This expansion covers 75% of the contiguous United States, making long-distance EV travel …

Ford Is Teaming Up With Apple For Its New Lineup Of EVs

Ford Motor Company has announced a partnership with Apple to integrate Apple Maps as the primary navigation system in some of its upcoming electric vehicles. This integration will utilize Apple's MapKit for Automotive SDK, providing enhanced navigation features without needing a connected phone. The …

Why Ford believes its 10.2% July U.S. sales decline was still a 'good' month

Ford reported a 10.2% decline in its July U.S. vehicle sales but categorized it as a "good sales month." The automaker stated the decrease was "by design," attributing it to the planned phasing out of two vehicles and a significant reduction in its lower-profit …

Honda Introduces New Amazon Storefront in U.S. for Power Equipment Products

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has launched a new Amazon storefront for its Power Equipment products in the U.S., aiming to expand customer access and enhance the online shopping experience. This new digital store will feature a curated selection of products like generators and …

Is Ford Stock a Buy After Q2 Earnings Beat & Raised Guidance?

Ford reported strong Q2 2026 results, beating earnings estimates and raising its full-year EBIT and free cash flow guidance, leading to optimistic analyst revisions for its EPS. The company's diverse strategies, including a focus on higher-margin vehicles, narrowing EV losses, strong commercial vehicle performance, …

Stellantis: An 80% Collapse Has Priced In Failure, But The Direction Is Changing (STLA)

Stellantis N.V. (STLA) stock has fallen significantly from its 2024 peak, suggesting the market expects continued operational failure. However, Q2 results indicate the beginning of a turnaround, with North America returning to profitability, improved industrial efficiency, and positive industrial free cash flow. While the …

Autio Brings Location-Based Audio Stories to Select Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

Autio, a location-based audio storytelling platform, has launched an embedded app directly into select Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the U.S. This integration allows drivers and passengers to seamlessly discover local history, culture, and stories as they travel, enhancing the road trip experience. The …

Toyota lifts annual forecast but reports lower quarterly profit

Toyota Motor Corp. raised its annual operating profit forecast by 13% due to a weaker yen and announced a 1 trillion yen share buyback. However, the company reported a 9% slide in first-quarter operating profit, its fifth consecutive quarterly decline, primarily impacted by slumping …

XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) plans Aug. 24 results board meeting, call

XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) has scheduled a Board meeting for August 24, 2026, to review and approve its second quarterly and interim results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Concurrently, company management will host an earnings conference call on the same day at …

Tesla's July China-made EV sales rise 37.8% y/y

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales increased by 37.8% year-on-year in July, reaching 93,579 units, marking the ninth consecutive month of growth. Despite this, Tesla faces increasing competition from Chinese EV makers like BYD and experienced mixed registration results across Europe. Concerns about Tesla's reliance …

Elon Musk spends half his time talking robots and AI on Tesla earnings calls

Elon Musk is increasingly focusing Tesla's earnings calls on AI and robotics, such as the Optimus robot and robotaxis, with nearly 50% of his speaking time dedicated to these topics. This shift comes as Tesla's core automotive business faces slowing growth. While other Tesla …

NHTSA Says 135,551 Ford Cars Pose an "Unreasonable Risk" as Recall Investigations Continue to Plague Ford Stock

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated a defect probe into 135,551 Ford Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport vehicles, declaring an "unreasonable risk" due to a timing belt issue that can lead to engine oil starvation and power loss. This comes amidst a …

Tesla's Advantage: The Overall System Increasingly Difficult To Replicate (TSLA)

Tesla's competitive advantage stems from its continuously reinforcing system of capabilities, rather than isolated technologies, making it increasingly difficult for competitors to replicate. The company is seeing Full Self-Driving (FSD) become a primary driver for customer demand, with management expecting capital expenditures to exceed …

Toyota Motor Corporation (TM) Tops Q2 EPS by 319c

Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) reported strong Q2 earnings, with EPS of $7.71, significantly beating the analyst estimate of $4.52 by $3.19. The company's revenue for the quarter also surpassed expectations, coming in at $86.38 billion against a consensus estimate of $81.01 billion. This …

Credit Braces for Fallen Angels as $100 Billion Trades Like Junk

Oracle Corp. and Stellantis NV are among high-grade companies whose debt is trading near junk levels, indicating a rise in potential "fallen angels." Approximately $100 billion in US dollar and euro investment-grade bonds are trading with wider spreads than the double-B curve. This situation …

Ferrari N.V. 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:RACE) 2026-08-04

Ferrari N.V. (RACE) published its Q2 2026 earnings call presentation on August 4, 2026. The company reported EPS of $3.02, beating estimates by $0.15, and revenue of $2.23 billion, exceeding expectations by $77.60 million with a 9.51% year-over-year increase. This article provides access to …

XPeng (XPEV) Plans Mona L03 Launch In 65 Countries Despite Production Constraints

XPeng (XPEV) has announced its July 2026 vehicle delivery report, revealing plans to launch its Mona L03 SUV in 65 countries and new models in Australia, alongside a global rollout of its NGP assisted driving system. Despite production constraints affecting the Mona L03, these …

Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM) lifts FY2027 forecast and unveils ¥1T share buyback

Nio Inc. Aims at Record Delivery Pace to Avoid Missing Another Annual Target

Nio Inc. needs to achieve an unprecedented delivery pace of 45,789 to 52,389 vehicles per month for the rest of 2026 to meet its annual target, following July's delivery figures. The company has a history of missing annual targets, having reached its all-time monthly …

Fabric.AI (FABC) touts MicroLED optical links toward 20 Tb/s

Fabric.AI (FABC) and Kopin Corporation have jointly published a white paper detailing how MicroLED optical interconnects, part of their Neural I/o™ platform, can overcome data movement bottlenecks in next-generation AI infrastructure. This technology aims for sub-picojoule-per-bit energy efficiency and a roadmap toward 20 Tb/s …

Empowered Funds LLC Boosts Stake in Ford Motor Company $F

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Ford Motor Company by 35.4% in the first quarter, now owning 302,134 shares valued at $3.49 million. Institutional investors collectively hold 58.74% of Ford's stock, which recently reported exceeding earnings and revenue expectations. Despite some analyst upgrades, …

Ford recalls nearly 48,000 trucks for camera glitch

Ford has issued a recall for nearly 48,000 trucks, including certain 2023-26 F-250 Super Duty and 2021-23 F-150 models, due to a software error affecting the rearview camera. The glitch can obstruct the camera's image, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford will provide …

XPENG Sets Aug. 24 Earnings Call Before U.S. Markets Open

XPENG (NYSE: XPEV; HKEX: 9868) will release its unaudited second-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, August 24, 2026, before U.S. market open. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time the same day. Investors can pre-register by phone …

XPENG to Report Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Monday, August 24, 2026

XPeng Inc. announced it will report its second-quarter 2026 unaudited financial results on Monday, August 24, 2026, before U.S. markets open. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time, with details for registration and a live webcast provided. …

Toyota Motor Corporation $TM Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduced its stake in Toyota Motor Corporation by 10.5% in the first quarter, selling 22,438 shares but still retaining 190,865 shares valued at $39.3 million. Toyota shares are trading at $186.15 with a market capitalization of $242.6 billion and a …

Tesla v InterDigital & Avanci

The Supreme Court recently issued a significant judgment in Tesla v InterDigital & Avanci, reversing a previous Court of Appeal decision. The ruling confirms that English Courts have jurisdiction over claims for fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for standard essential patent licenses managed …

A $4,999-starting electric mini-moto will race in a new 2027 class

LiveWire has partnered with Richard Rawlings and Gas Monkey Garage to create a custom S4 Honcho™ Trail motorcycle, which will debut at the 2027 Mama Tried Motorcycle Show and headline a new race class at Flat Out Friday. The S4 Honcho, LiveWire's new electric …

Leveraging a Weaker Yen and Hybrid Tailwinds! Toyota (TM.US) Spends 1 Trillion Yen on a Share Buyback, Significantly Lifting Its FY2027 Earnings Forecast

Earnings Flash (LCID) Lucid Group, Inc. Reports Q2 Revenue $405.3M, vs. FactSet Est of $381.6M

Lucid’s (NASDAQ:LCID) Q2 CY2026 Sales Beat Estimates But Stock Drops

Leveraging a weak yen and hybrid vehicle tailwinds, Toyota Motor (TM.US) announces a trillion-yen share buyback and significantly raises its profit outlook for fiscal year 2027.