automotive industry

Elon Musk's $672 billion fortune exceeds four major automakers combined. His wealth could further surge if SpaceX goes public, potentially making him the world's first trillionaire.

Ford's stock surged 33% in 2025, but structural industry challenges and thin profit margins suggest limited long-term returns despite attractive dividend yields.

Ford explores partnership with Chinese automaker Geely to stabilize European operations, sharing manufacturing capacity and autonomous driving technology for cost efficiencies.

GM's China operations show strong momentum with new-energy vehicle sales surging 22.6% year-over-year, now exceeding half of total China sales after strategic restructuring.

EV sales slumped globally in January 2026 as policy shifts triggered sharp declines in China and US, though Europe and emerging markets showed resilience.