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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sarah Sidlow

Lear Executive Offloads $967K in Stock as Automotive Supplier Rallies

Lear Corporation's EVP and President of Seating sold 7,133 shares for $967,000, marking the third insider sale this year amid strong stock performance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

Ford's 33% Rally Masks Deep Structural Problems—Valuation Cheapness Isn't a Buy Signal

Ford stock surged 33% in 2025 but faces 150+ recalls, a $19.5B EV pivot charge, and persistent margin weakness that justify its depressed valuation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Carvana's Stellantis Bet: Is the EV Turnaround Play Too Risky?

Carvana acquires Stellantis dealerships amid turnaround hopes, but steep EV costs and market share losses raise investor caution.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Ford's $19.5B Bet on Electric Trucks: EREV Pivot or Strategic Blunder?

Ford replaces all-electric F-150 Lightning with hybrid EREV variant, taking $19.5B charge in Q4 2025. Move signals strategic pivot while company develops new EV platform launching 2027.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jeff Siegel

The Gas Price Paradox: Why Soaring Energy Costs Won't Automatically Drive EV Adoption

Higher gas prices may temporarily boost EV interest, but sustained adoption requires resolving upfront costs, charging infrastructure gaps, and model availability—challenges that price spikes alone cannot fix.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

U.S. EV Market Hits First Decline in Decade as Tax Credit Expiration Stalls Growth

U.S. EV registrations fell 0.4% in 2025, marking the first decline in ten years. December plunged 48% after federal tax credits expired, though Tesla maintains dominance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Tesla's Model Y Outperforms Market Downturn, Offering Silver Lining for Investors

Tesla's Model Y outperformed broader EV market decline in December, with registrations down just 24% versus 48% EV market decline, retaining top-selling EV position.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Carvana's Stellantis Bet: Online Giant Pivots to Hybrid Model with Dealership Play

Carvana acquires six Stellantis CDJR dealerships across four states, signaling strategic shift toward hybrid model combining online sales with physical new car dealerships.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··John Rosevear

Ford's $5B Gamble: Can Affordable EVs Challenge Chinese Rivals?

Ford invests $5B in affordable EVs via new Universal Platform, launching $30K pickup next year to compete with Chinese rivals.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Renault Group

Renault Targets European Leadership with Ambitious 'futuREady' Strategy

Renault Group unveils futuREady plan targeting 36 new models by 2030, including 16 electric vehicles, with focus on profitability and technological innovation.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Renault Group

Renault Unveils 'futuREady' Strategy to Reclaim Europe's Auto Leadership

Renault Group launches futuREady plan targeting 36 new models by 2030, 5-7% operating margins, and €1.5B+ annual free cash flow through electrification and strategic partnerships.
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GlobeNewswire Inc.GlobeNewswire Inc.··Not Specified

Percepta Sweeps 2026 Stevie Awards, Signals Leadership Shift in Auto Customer Experience

Percepta wins seven Stevie Awards across all entered categories, signaling customer experience leadership as new president replaces departing Karen Gurganious.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Ford's 4.3M Vehicle Recall Caps Brutal 2025, But OTA Fix Limits Damage

Ford recalled 4.3M vehicles in early 2026 for software defects, pushing 2025 total to record 12.9M. OTA update minimizes costs, though warranty expenses remain a concern.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Chip Giants Rally on Earnings Beat as Trump Admin Tightens AI Reins

Broadcom and Marvell exceed expectations amid chip earnings season. Trump administration denies Anthropic talks, restricts AI use while tech giants boost infrastructure investments.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Miller

Ford Pro's $66B Juggernaut Gets Sharper Edge With Service Speed Push

Ford Pro launches Uptime Assist to reduce vehicle repair times by 10-15%, targeting $500-$1,000 daily losses for fleet customers. The $66B commercial division maintains double-digit margins.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Howard Smith

Ford Stock Crashes 13.8% Amid Oil Spike and Fresh Quality Concerns

Ford stock plunged 13.8% this week due to a historic 35% oil price surge and a 2.4 million vehicle recall, compounding quality concerns.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Akanksha Bakshi

Ford Recalls 1.7M Vehicles Over Camera Defects Amid Stock Volatility

Ford recalls 1.7M vehicles for rearview camera defects amid mixed technical indicators and geopolitical uncertainty, despite 28.41% year-to-date stock gain.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Rishabh Mishra

Stock Futures Slide as Iran Tensions, Jobs Data Loom; Marvell Surges, Gap Tumbles

U.S. stock futures fell Friday as Iran tensions and February jobs data loom. Marvell Technology surged 11.92% on earnings while Gap tumbled 7.06%.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Badar Shaikh

Tesla Loses Major Automakers from EU Carbon Credits Pool Ahead of 2026

Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU carbon credits pool for 2026, representing revenue losses amid declining European sales and regulatory headwinds.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Badar Shaikh

Auto Giants Tumble as Geopolitical Crisis Sends Oil Soaring

Ford, GM, and Stellantis stocks fall as Iran-U.S. tensions surge oil prices, threatening auto sector margins already pressured by EV transition costs.
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