Podcast: Tesla has another Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more
Electrek·- The Electrek Podcast covers popular sustainable transport and energy news weekly on YouTube and podcast platforms. - Recent episode topics include Tesla's latest vehicle performance issues, new affordable electric pickups from Ford, and financial challenges facing Volkswagen. - The live show airs every Friday at 4 p.m. ET, with archived video and audio available shortly after.Chinese carmakers triple market share in a year
The telegraph·- Chinese car brands tripled their market share in the British car market to 11.7pc in the first eight months of 2026, driven by lower-priced models from manufacturers like BYD and Jaecoo. - This growth squeezed the market shares of established Western rivals such as Ford, BMW, and Volkswagen, while electric vehicle sales reached a record 30pc last month. - Industry bodies highlighted that intensified competition challenges European automakers, while ongoing debates persist regarding the practicality of government zero-emission vehicle mandates.Ford Otomotiv Romania Aug production rises 24% y/y to 8,866 units
PUBT·- Ford Otosan’s Romania plant produced 8,866 vehicles in August 2026, marking a 24% year-on-year increase. - August Puma production rose 45% to 6,492 units, while Courier production declined 11% to 2,374 units. - Total vehicle exports increased by 29% to reach 8,769 units for the month.Auto Alliance Urges US Congress to Pass Bill ASAP to Ban Imports of CN Cars
AASTOCKS News·- An alliance representing major global automakers urged the US Congress to pass legislation before the end of the year to ban Chinese automobiles, software, and hardware imports. - Alliance CEO John Bozzella stated that the scale and urgency of subsidized Chinese vehicles entering global markets warrant a pre-emptive US ban. - The Chinese Embassy in Washington opposed the proposal, emphasizing that China has lifted market access restrictions and remains open to international automakers.A Winning Options Trade in a Sideways Market
CabotWealthNetwork·- Cabot Options Trader executed a covered call strategy in Ford stock by purchasing shares at 14.53 USD and sequentially rolling short calls alongside collecting a 0.15 USD dividend. - The continuous collection of premiums and dividends lowered the effective cost basis down to 12.60 USD per share over a couple of months. - This trading approach generated a total income of 1.93 USD per share, demonstrating how to successfully build yield in a sideways market.Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck Has A New Ford Rival That Wants To Outsell It 5-To-1
benzinga_article·- Ford Motor Company plans to launch the Fathom electric pickup truck in 2027 with a target of selling 100,000 units in its first year. - The vehicle features a starting price of $ 28,350, undercutting major competitors including Tesla's Cybertruck and the Chevrolet Silverado. - This initiative marks Ford's strategic effort to restructure its EV production and profitability following the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning.Ford Stock (NYSE:F) Gains as it Rebuilds F-150 Inventory
Tip Ranks·- Ford stock gained nearly 2% as the company rebuilds its F-150 inventory following supply chain disruptions caused by previous aluminum plant fires. - Vehicle prices are expected to remain stable through the rest of the year despite inventory replenishment. - Wall Street analysts maintain a Moderate Buy consensus rating on F stock with an average price target of $ 15.88 per share.Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 1 PM ET: Nvidia Agrees to Buy AI Platform Hugging Face for $13 Billion | OpenAI, ...
MorningStar·- Nvidia agreed to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for $ 13 billion to promote open-weight AI models. - Tyson Foods lowered its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance to 1.5% to 2% due to cattle pressure, and Campbell's cut 13% of its workforce following a quarterly loss. - Canada selected Alstom in a multibillion-dollar deal to supply passenger railcars, while China's Moonshot AI confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO.It’s Game On As Ford Fathom Steals Thunder From Tesla Cybercab Launch
cleantechnica·- Ford is strategically promoting its forthcoming affordable electric pickup truck, the Fathom, to capture market attention during Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi launch event. - Priced under $30,000 and built on a new Universal platform, the Fathom aims to achieve first-year sales of 100,000 units. - This competitive public relations move highlights contrasting strategies, as Ford emphasizes practical affordability while Tesla showcases exclusive autonomous vehicle fleets.Electric Car Batteries Hold Up Really Well — These Are “The Best”
cleantechnica·- Aviloo analyzed electric vehicle battery health across global markets through over 500,000 tests conducted between 2022 and 2026. - The results showed that tested models typically retained about 95% capacity after 50,000 km and over 90% after 150,000 km. - Standout top-performing models included the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai Kona EV, Mercedes-Benz EQA, BMW i4, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Polestar 2, and Ford Mustang Mach-E.G20 on AI policy, Snowflake earnings, Ford's production push and more in Morning Squawk
CNBC·- Nvidia has agreed to acquire Hugging Face for nearly $ 13 billion, while global technology leaders and government officials discussed artificial intelligence and data center development at the G20 Innovation Ministerial. - Snowflake shares surged 24 % in extended trading after exceeding second-quarter estimates driven by AI coding business growth, and Broadcom reported mixed quarterly results and guidance. - Ford announced that production of its Super Duty trucks reached a 20-year high of over 39,000 units in August following prior supply chain disruptions.Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 7 AM ET: Boeing's $8.4 Billion Deal Is Bleeding Red Ink | Soitec ...
MorningStar·- Dow Jones reported major corporate updates, including Boeing uncovering large liabilities from its Spirit AeroSystems acquisition and Broadcom posting a soaring third-quarter profit driven by custom chip demand. - Other notable developments featured Soitec and HPE raising their financial outlooks due to strong artificial intelligence demand, alongside Ford launching a 30,000 dollar EV truck targeting 100,000 sales in its first year. - Additional updates included Uber and Wayve bringing robotaxis to London, Barilla acquiring the mac-and-cheese brand Goodles, and PVH recording a second-quarter loss influenced by pressure from the Iran war.Ford Wants To Sell 100,000 Fathom Electric Pickups In Year One. That’s A Huge Goal
InsideEVs·- Ford plans to sell over 100,000 units of its upcoming affordable Fathom electric pickup in its first year of production starting next year. - The new EV pickup will start around $ 30,000 and utilize novel assembly techniques, massive casting machines, and LFP batteries to reduce costs. - Production of the Fathom will take place at Ford's assembly plant in Louisville, Kentucky, with availability in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive.