Corporate/Finance: Page 8


  • A white Ram ProMaster electric cargo van with its right side door open.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis made over $200B off its Pro One commercial vehicles business in 2023

    The automaker’s Ram brand reached 20% market share in North America’s commercial van segment.

    By March 6, 2024
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    Courtesy of Toyota Motor North America
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    Toyota to buy EV battery company, ending venture with Panasonic

    The automaker expects Primearth EV Energy Co. to help it respond to changes in demand for electrified vehicles.

    By March 6, 2024
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor Group.

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    Hyundai moves up Georgia EV factory timeline

    The new plant will now begin production in Q4 of this year, months earlier than expected.

    By Sara Samora • March 5, 2024
  • Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns standing next to the company's Endurance pickup.
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    Courtesy of Lordstown Motors
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    SEC charges Lordstown Motors with misleading investors on sales outlook

    The defunct EV startup allegedly made false or misleading statements about pre-orders, parts access and delivery timelines, according to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

    By Jim Tyson • March 5, 2024
  • 2024 Honda CR-V Sport Touring.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co.
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    Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Subaru saw US sales rise in February

    Only Kia's sales dropped, its third consecutive month of falling numbers.

    By March 4, 2024
  • A white Xpeng G9 electric SUV plugged in for charging.
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    Courtesy of Xpeng Inc.
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    China’s Xpeng, Volkswagen Group to co-develop EVs

    The automakers will jointly develop and source common parts for two China-specific midsize EVs.

    By March 4, 2024
  • A Porsche is seen on stage of the opening ceremony of the Geneva International Motor Show.
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    Mohamed Farag via Getty Images
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    Porsche names new head of North America customer experience

    Christine Russell Fleischer, who was most recently at Infiniti, will take over as VP of customer experience and will report to CEO Timo Resch.

    By Kristen Doerer • March 1, 2024
  • A Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV test vehicle on the road in downtown Pittsburgh with building in the background.
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    Courtesy of Motional
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    AV startup Motional to cut non-technical staff by 5%

    It’s the latest autonomous vehicle company, including Cruise, to face financial challenges as the technology comes under increasing scrutiny.

    By March 1, 2024
  • A 2024 Fisker Ocean driving around a bend on a rural road.
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    Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
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    Fisker seeks deal with major automaker as survival is in question

    The automaker also plans to streamline operations and slash its staff by 15% after losing $464 million in Q4.

    By March 1, 2024
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    Patpitchaya via Getty Images
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    Consumer confidence falls, breaking three-month rising streak

    Spending by consumers is showing signs of sputtering after propelling better-than-expected economic growth last year.

    By Jim Tyson • Feb. 29, 2024
  • Stellantis COO Uwe Hochgeschurtz and Ayvens COO Miel Horsten shakes hand in a press photo.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Ayvens to buy up to 500,000 Stellantis vehicles

    Deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2024.

    By Feb. 28, 2024
  • A portrait of Nikola President and CEO Steve Girsky.
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    Courtesy of Nikola
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    Nikola close to naming next CFO

    CEO Steve Girsky has been serving as interim finance chief following Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick’s departure.

    By David Taube • Feb. 28, 2024
  • A 2023 Fisker Ocean. Rear three-quarter view.
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    Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
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    EV startups seek alternatives to DTC sales

    Direct-to-consumer car sales aren’t what they used to be, experts say. Are dealers the future for automakers like VinFast and Fisker?

    By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 27, 2024
  • Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.
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    Bill Pugliano/Stringer/Getty Images North America via Getty Images
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    Stellantis CEO made over 36M euros in 2023

    Carlos Tavares’ compensation soared 56% year over year, according to the automaker’s 2023 annual report.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
  • A smartly-dressed male auto sales representative is showing a digital tablet to a young Black couple in a car showroom.
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    Prostock-Studio via Getty Images
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    New vehicle sales rose to over 1.2M in February

    Sales rebounded thanks to mild weather, strong inventory levels, and larger incentives and discounts, one analyst said.

    By Feb. 26, 2024
  • A tire warehouse with a moving vehicle in the center.
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    Alfio Manciagli via Getty Images
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    TBC’s first chief supply chain officer will help company leverage tech, data

    The automotive tire distributor appointed Chris Stearman to manage its end-to-end operations, including manufacturing, distribution and procurement.

    By Kelly Stroh • Feb. 23, 2024
  • An all-electric Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ parked.
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    Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz AG
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    Mercedes-Benz delays EV goal amid slowing demand

    Low-cost EV sales are growing faster than more expensive luxury models, a company executive said.

    By Feb. 23, 2024
  • An LG Energy Solution site.
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    Courtesy of LG Energy Solution
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    LG Energy Solution, WesCEF expand lithium supply deal

    The partnership will supply the battery maker's North American manufacturing sites and produce more IRA-compliant vehicles.

    By Kate Magill • Feb. 22, 2024
  • A Rivian R1T nears undergoes final assembly at the automaker's plant in Normal, Illinois.
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    Courtesy of Rivian Automotive
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    Rivian to lay off 10% of salaried workforce

    A company spokesperson said the hourly manufacturing workers at its plant in Normal, Illinois, would not be affected.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • 2024 Ford Expedition Timberline driving off-road.
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    Courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
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    UAW, Ford reach local deal, staving off strike at Kentucky Truck Plant

    Local 862 was prepared to strike on Friday if the tentative agreement was not reached.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • A red 2022 Jeep Wagoneer SUV on the road with water in the background.
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    Courtesy of Stellantis
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    Stellantis shakes up sales organization in North America

    The reshuffle aims to increase the automaker’s focus on business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales.

    By Feb. 21, 2024
  • Rendering of Rivian's $5 billion EV manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia.
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    Courtesy of Clayco
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    EV battery plant construction booms even as automakers hit the brakes

    The U.S. may need 60 billion batteries and 40 large-scale gigafactories to meet EV demand in 2030, one expert said.

    By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 21, 2024
  • Four 2023 Fisker Ocean models parked.
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    Courtesy of Fisker Inc.
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    Fisker stock is at risk of delisting

    The EV startup has six months to boost its share price above $1 per share to stay on the New York Stock Exchange.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
  • A photo of Seth Cutler, Ionna's newly appointed CEO.
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    Courtesy of Ionna
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    Ionna appoints former chief engineer of Electrify America as CEO

    The company, which received regulatory approval this month to begin operations, plans to install a minimum of 30,000 EV chargers in North America.

    By Feb. 20, 2024
  • The headquarters of automotive supplier Continental.
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    Courtesy of Continental AG
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    Continental to ‘streamline’ R&D staff amid corporate overhaul

    The automotive supplier also plans to develop new technologies for software-defined vehicles.

    By Feb. 16, 2024