Given that the EV market is not a free market, led by demand and supply, but a distorted market, moved by political intervention in the form of subsidies (or lack of), making EV sales forecasts is very challenging indeed. This is a headache for analysts, but even more so for auto companies with a ten-year planning horizon. In this report, we outline the sales situation for different regions, as well as providing an outlook based on currently available information.
Summary Volvo Car AB - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service offerings and corporate actions, providing a 360˚ view of the company. Key Highlights Volvo Car AB (Volvo Car), a subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, is an automotive manufacturing company. The company's primary activities include the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and s...
Moody's Ratings (Moody's) said costs associated with the decision by Ford Motor Company (Ford, Ba1 stable) to cancel a previously planned battery-electric vehicle are credit negative but do not affect the ratings. Ford announced an update to its electrification strategy, adapting to an evolving tran...
A director at Ford Motor Co bought 24,790 shares at 12.080USD and the significance rating of the trade was 54/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by all the company's directors over the last two years clearly...
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Ford Motor Company and other ratings that are associated with this issuer. The review was conducted through a rating committee held on 21 February 2024 in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the rating...
While Japan’s automakers have upped their game in the EV space, they remain laggards on the global stage. With the EV markets now in trouble, analyst Julie Boote assesses whether or not the Japanese assemblers have been vindicated in their more cautious approach to electrification.
Tesla’s plans to halve EV manufacturing costs rely heavily on the increased use of gigacasting. Using massive aluminium die-casting machines to achieve this, however, is not only a major technological challenge, it requires substantial initial investments. Nevertheless, global automakers and suppliers are now exploring the possibilities of gigacasting, as the race for EV cost competitiveness is on. In this report, analyst Julie Boote outlines the benefits and challenges of gigacasting, examines ...
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled “Perfect Storm Brewing: Detroit 3 Labour Talks with UAW.” Key highlights include: -- The current round of discussions between the Detroit 3 and the UAW could prove contentious for several reasons, including material macroeconomic headwinds, high inflation, rising interest rates, and cost of living. -- The industry’s transition to electric vehicles, wages, and job security will be key negotiating points. -- New leadership for auto manufacturers and...
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