Tuesday Ticker: Nikola issued delisting warning from NASDAQ; Tesla, Ford deal drives share prices
Toronto, Ontario — In this weekly Tuesday Ticker, electric truck maker Nikola risks being delisted from NASDAQ while Ford and Tesla see an uptick in share price thanks to a Supercharged partnership. Nikola could be nixed Controversial electric truck maker Nikola is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ, the company disclosed last Thursday in […]
EV/AV Report: VinFast’s first North American shipment recalled; Ford to use Supercharger-compatible ports in future models
Toronto, Ontario — VinFast’s entry into the U.S. market meets some bumps on the road, while Ford EV drivers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. This is the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Slow start for VinFast Bad news for early adopters of breakout EV automaker VinFast, as the company’s very first shipment of […]
Heavy-duty Data: Ford patents external payload information display for truck lines
Toronto, Ontario — Those with an inclination for hauling heavy loads ought to take notice of a new patent filed by Ford, which may see future blue oval trucks equipped with external payload displays. Building off of the “Onboard Scales” feature which debuted on the 2021 F-150 pickup, this new design from Ford describes a […]
Crossed Wires: Lack of EV insights causing ‘rising tension’ between OEMs and suppliers, says survey
Toronto, Ontario — According to Plante Moran’s OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study, there is “rising tension” between OEMs and suppliers, largely due to increased risk to short-term cost recovery issues, production scheduling and supply chain disruptions as the industry transitions to electric vehicles. “These are compounded by long-term strategic issues suppliers have, related to […]
Tuesday Ticker: Analysts predict Rivian results; Ford’s end to quarterly sales reports cause for concern
Toronto, Ontario — This week, Rivian prepares to unveil its Q1 2023 results; Ford of Canada’s decision to end quarterly sales reporting worries industry market analysts and AutoCanada reports net income increases with Q1 2023 financials. Ready for Rivian results Rivian is set to announce its Q1 earnings on Tuesday following market close, and analysts […]
EV/AV Report: Confused AVs, Ford price-cuts and Montreal on the map
Toronto, Ontario — A first responder yells at an autonomous vehicle (AV) driving towards a San Francisco fire truck, Ford announces its own electric vehicle (EV) price cuts in a bit to compete with Tesla’s own reductions, and Montreal’s EV investments begin to bear fruit in North America’s e-trucking industry. This is the latest in […]
Undesirable Mentions: Tesla named four times in list of vehicles most likely to be recalled over 30-year lifespan
Toronto, Ontario — Data from the U.S.’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that Tesla vehicles are the most likely to be recalled, over a projected 30-year lifespan. According to a list compiled by automotive indexing site, iSeeCars.com, Tesla vehicles had four placements in the Top 10 vehicles most likely to be recalled. This […]
Development Commitment: Ford to build EVs at Oakville plant by 2024
Oakville, Ontario – Ford has announced its intent to retool its SUV assembly plant in Oakville, Ont. starting next year, with electric vehicle (EV) assembly starting in late 2024. This announcement follows a conference call on Tuesday, when company officials warned at this $1.8 billion overhaul would put most of the factory’s production workers on […]
Marketing Materials: Ford patents windshield with advanced imaging technology, looking toward glass advertising
Toronto, Ontario — What’s that you say? You want even more of your personal space invaded by advertising? Well, that’s great news because Ford has received patent approval for a windshield design that would do just that. This proposed glass display system uses light projected through a combination of glass and a “darkened material applied […]
OE Transparency: New Ford On Target newsletter dives into windshield-based features
Toronto, Ontario — Ford offered repairers a glimpse at its OEM glass and the many components that transform it from a window to an advanced piece of technology, in its most recent On Target newsletter. The first edition of On Target for 2023 features a breakdown of the cameras and composition of the windshields on […]
