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Why Doesn't Tesla Participate In The North American Int'l Auto Show?
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 9:35am | 410All roads, at least the ones traversed by anyone having a penchant for autos, will lead to Detroit this time of the year. The North American International Auto Show, usually a January event, is being held January 9 through 22 this year. However, there is at least one reluctant traveler,...
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Ford Bronco Returns To The Wild In 2020; Inevitable O.J. Jokes Follow
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 2:24pm | 584The Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) Bronco — the groundbreaking SUV first produced from 1966 to 1996, and most famously used to convey O.J. Simpson — hits the streets again in 2020, the automaker announced Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Bronco...
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As Gas And Rates Go Up, The Auto Industry Is Still Riding High
Thursday, December 29, 2016 - 11:51am | 844With production down, gas prices rising and most consumer sales looking pretty dismal, the end of 2016 may seem like slim pickings for car dealers and automobile companies. However, according to Michelle Krebs, senior analyst with AutoTrader, December may end up capping off a year nearly on par...
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Ford CEO Mum On Google Talks At Auto Show
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 3:40pm | 344Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) on Monday spoke about its Smart Mobility Plan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Ford CEO Mark Fields said these growth plans are what will help the company disrupt itself in the face of the ever-changing auto industry. "We're...
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Volkswagen And Chevy Winning Auto Lovers Over In Detroit
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 1:26pm | 520Benzinga staffers Jason Shubnell and Brent Slava were at the North American International Auto Show this morning. Both found time to hop onto PreMarket Prep to give their instant analysis of the morning's announcements. Strong Morning For Volkswagen According to Shubnell, Volkswagen AG (...
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Early Investor Takeaways From The 2016 North American International Auto Show
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 1:21pm | 935Detroit's North American International Auto Show officially kicked off to the press Monday, January 11, 2016, and Benzinga was there bright and early to get a unique take on this year's showcase. Car And Truck Of The Year As most industry vets know, the top car and truck of the year...
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Volkswagen: Regaining America's Trust Is Top Priority
Monday, January 11, 2016 - 11:07am | 3572015 was certainly a challenging year for Volkswagen AG (ADR) (OTC: VLKAY). Fighting back from that challenge is what the company was all about at this year's North American International Auto Show. The 2016 edition of Detroit's world-renowned show kicked off on Monday, and Volkswagen...
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Stifel Previews Ford Earnings, Trims Estimates
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 8:11am | 438In a report published Tuesday, Stifel analyst James Albertine provided a preview on Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE: F) fourth-quarter 2014 earnings, scheduled for report on Thursday before market open. The specialist reiterated a Buy rating and a $22 price target. The Estimates Stifel now...
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10 Technologies That Cars Will Have By 2020
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 2:42pm | 408Presenting at its second annual media brunch in Detroit ahead of the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book made predictions of 10 technologies that drivers will see by 2020. Here’s a rundown of the list: 1. Fully autonomous vehicles: Cox believes...
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Weekly Tech Highlights: Elon Musk's Risky Decision, Google's Snow Problem & Apple Watch Expectations
Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 5:48pm | 825The tech sector was ruled by the auto industry this week, thanks to the North American International Auto Show and the Automotive News World Congress. During the latter event, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) co-founder Elon Musk spoke about his risky decision to start Tesla and SpaceX. Google...
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Ford Introduces New Vehicles Ahead Of Detroit's North American International Auto Show
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 9:09am | 325Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) introduced new vehicles Monday ahead of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company introduced an all-new F-150 Raptor as the “ultimate in off-road performance” according to a press release. Ford noted that the truck was “...
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Cars.com Executive Editor: 'I Don't Know How Much Of A Threat Chevrolet Bolt Will Be To Tesla Model 3'
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 6:42pm | 182After General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) revealed its Chevrolet Bolt concept car at the North American International Auto Show, Cars.com Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder told Benzinga he didn’t know how much of a threat it would be to the Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model S. The...
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Edmunds.com Analyst Thinks There's Enough Space For Both Chevrolet Bolt And Tesla Model 3
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 5:46pm | 206Speaking to Benzinga, Edmunds.com Analyst Jessica Caldwell told Benzinga that both Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) and the General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) Chevrolet brand have the same type of mission: build a pure electric drive vehicle for the common man. Earlier Monday, Chevrolet...
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Tigress Financial Partners CIO Doesn't Think Chevrolet Bolt Will Draw Consumers Away From Tesla Model 3
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 5:27pm | 201When asked about the General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) reveal of the Chevrolet Bolt, Tigress Financial Partners Chief Investment Officer Ivan Feinseth told Benzinga that there will be a lot of competitors for the Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model 3 based on the production runs. He said there...
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Kelley Blue Book Analyst: 'I Wouldn't Call The Chevrolet Bolt A Tesla Killer'
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 4:51pm | 178After General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) unveiled its new Chevrolet Bolt concept car at the North American International Auto Show, Kelley Blue Book Senior Analyst Alec Gutierrez said he loves the thought of a 200-mile ranged electric vehicle for $30,000. “Stick before tax rebates will be...