The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its defect investigation into 135,551 Ford vehicles from 2014 to 2021 due to safety risks linked to timing belt failures. These failures can cause engine oil pressure loss, leading to power loss or engine seizure, often without warning. The affected models—Fiesta, Focus, and EcoSport—have been discontinued. Ford has responded by shortening maintenance intervals and offering reimbursements for related repairs, but a recall may be required if further analysis confirms the risk.
Tesla is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles in China due to hidden emergency door releases that could trap occupants during crashes or fires. This recall is part of a broader effort involving 11 carmakers, including Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely, to inst...
Ford shares dropped 4% after a rally driven by an unconfirmed report about future Bronco models reversed. The initial 4% gain was based on speculation of hybrid and pickup Bronco versions years away, which Ford has not confirmed. Meanwhile, General M...
Tesla and Rivian stocks rose 3% and 4% respectively, leading gains in the electric vehicle sector amid a drop in long-term Treasury yields following a Treasury Department announcement to double debt buybacks. Legacy automakers Ford and General Motors...
General Motors (GM) and Ford both raised their full-year guidance in 2024, but the market favors them differently. GM's aggressive buyback program, including multiple $6 billion repurchases and a 25% dividend increase, drove its stock up significantl...
President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on the 50% tariffs scheduled to hit Canadian imports, following a trade deal agreement pending final documentation. The tariffs, set to affect about $20 billion in goods including vehicles, dairy, an...
