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For mass-market brands, Nissan might have shocked a few investors in ranking highest, or scoring lowest, at 169 PP100. Hyundai and Chevrolet (part of General Motors) rounded out the top three for mass-market brands with scores of 173 PP100 and 178 PP100, respectively.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is one of the stocks that Jim Cramer shed light on. During the episode, Cramer discussed the company in light of the auto tariffs. He said: “I believe these auto tariffs are real.
Ford is facing an earnings decline of $1.5 billion due to tariffs, and management cut its guidance for the year. The carmaker's shares look inexpensive, but it's unclear where the company's growth catalyst will come from.
Ford Motor Co. started using Sentinel, a dog-like robot, a year ago at a factory in Spain and has seen costs plummet.
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) recently reported a 33% increase in share price over the last quarter, a period marked by key developments that may have bolstered investor confidence. Notably, Ford announced its partnership with n+ to launch an affordable eBike financing and leasing program,
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Ford and its philanthropic arm are donating money, and dealers will donate cars and aid to Texans impacted. Toyota and GM have plans to help, too.
For Stellantis and Ford suppliers, new business and financial help comes with unique strings attached. That’s not to say other automakers are not tough negotiators, but the Blue Oval and maker of Jeep, Chrysler, Ram and Dodge vehicles are outliers in their hardline supplier tactics, according to those who do business with them.
Ford Motor Co. has struck a deal with a German labor union that includes protections for more than 10,000 workers at its Cologne plant and voluntary job reductions as the Dearborn automakers struggles with selling electric vehicles in Europe.
Ford has struggled with quality for a while. Shares dipped 18.4% in late July 2024 after the company missed Wall Street’s second-quarter earnings expectations, partly because warranty expenses were up $800 million compared with the first quarter.