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UBS cuts estimates on Renault and Volkswagen as Chinese competition rises

September 1, 2023 8:21 AM EDT

UBS downgraded French automaker, Renault to a Sell rating (From Neutral) and cut their 12-month price target on the automotive stock to 31.00 (From 42.00) as competition from Chinese rivals intensifies.

UBS anticipates continued robust financial performance in the upcoming quarters with the potential for additional positive surprises. However, it is noteworthy that most indicators have ceased to show improvement. An analysis by UBS, including the examination of the BYD teardown Q-Series, leads analyst David Lesne to believe that legacy automakers... More

UAW files unfair labor practice charges against GM and Stellantis (STLA) amid contract dispute

September 1, 2023 7:34 AM EDT

On Thursday night, UAW President Shawn Fain announced that the United Auto Workers have submitted allegations of unfair labor practices to the National Labor Relations Board against General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Stellantis (NYSE: STLA). These allegations pertain to the automakers' purported lack of genuine and timely engagement in bargaining with the union.

The filings were prompted by the companies' failure to promptly address the union's requests, as explained by Fain. Notably, there was no complaint filed against Ford Motor (NYSE:... More

US will offer $12B to automakers and suppliers for the advancement of new energy vehicles

August 31, 2023 12:15 PM EDT

U.S. Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm held a briefing with journalists Thursday where the former governor announced the United States will be making $12 Billion in funds available through grants and loans to automakers and their suppliers for the purpose of retrofitting facilities to produce electric and other advanced vehicles.

The funding will include $10 billion from a federal loan program for clean vehicles and aims to support... More

Canada's Unifor targets Ford (F) in Detroit 3 labor talks

August 30, 2023 11:28 AM EDT

Unifor, Canadas largest private union, announced this week that the labor force has selected Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) as their target in its negotiations with the Detroit Three.

Talks began with the car manufacturers, including General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), on August 10th. But on August 29th, Unifor... More

European car sales surge in July; EVs grow 61%

August 30, 2023 10:00 AM EDT

The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) published its monthly data on Wednesday, revealing a 15.2% surge in new car registrations in Europe for the month of July. This marks the 12th consecutive month of expansion as the automotive sector rebounds from supply chain challenges brought on by the pandemic.

The sales of electric vehicles surged... More