Investors wonder if record second-quarter deliveries reported by Tesla will result in a profit when the electric-car maker reports financials July 24. After a big drop in sales to start the year, Tesla reported it delivered a record 92,500 vehicles in the second quarter, surpassing the previous record set in Q4 2018. Those deliveries include … Continued

Ford Motor Co. reports second-quarter financials after the stock market closes July 24. Wall Street analysts expect Ford to post higher per-share earnings on lower revenue for the second quarter. In the U.S., Ford’s Q2 vehicle sales were down nearly 5%, while industry sales for the quarter were down 1%. Ford brand sales were down … Continued

A new study released by Cox Automotive reveals an optimistic forecast with younger generations showing a greater interest in dealership jobs than older generations. The 2019 Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing study reveals that among Gen Z and Young Millennials, more than 30% are interested in working for a dealership, even higher when roles other than … Continued

The all-new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette was revealed in California last evening, at a gala event celebration attended by media, celebrities and enthusiasts. Several editors and analysts from the Cox Automotive team were on hand to witness the moment and see the mid-ship Corvette for the first time. They shared the following commentary. From Karl Brauer, … Continued

Contract talks between Detroit automakers Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler and the UAW kick off this week with the official handshake. The current four-year contracts expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 14. All negotiations are challenging, but this round will be particularly difficult. Here’s why: Union wish list: The goal of the UAW, representing … Continued

This morning at a press conference in New York, Ford and Volkswagen confirmed plans to further expand their global alliance, working together now on both electric vehicle development and the advancement of autonomous, self-driving technology. As part of the agreement, Volkswagen is committing both resource and investment to Argo AI, Ford’s partner in autonomous vehicle … Continued

Volkswagen’s decision to pull the plug on the Beetle ends a remarkable chapter in automotive history. The Beetle began life as a People’s Car as part of Hitler’s Third Reich, was rescued by British army officers after the war, becoming a crucial element in the rebuilding of the European economy. However, it was America, and … Continued