Key TakeawaysFord Motor posted strong first-quarter sales on demand for its hybrids and SUVs.Sales of hybrids were up 42% from the same period a year ago and set a quarterly record for the automaker.SUV sales climbed 16.8% and made up nearly half of all sales, with Ford brand SUVs also reaching a quarterly high. Ford Motor (F) shares gained close to 3% Wednesday as the automaker reported a 6.8% year-over-year rise in first-quarter sales driven by demand for its hybrid vehicles and SUVs. The company said it ...

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Lukas Schulze Shares of Ford (NYSE:F) entered into a new up-leg in November and the current rally, in my opinion, has potential to continue even as the market realizes that EV demand is not going to be as strong as initially expected. Ford said earlier this year that electric vehicle demand is slowing and that it would scale back its production for the F-150 Lightning pick-up truck as a result. However, I see considerable potential for Ford to declare incremental supplemental cash dividends going forwar ...

When you think of investing in Ford Motor Company (F 1.69%) and its potential growth stories, it's easy to bring up its dividend or dominance in high-value trucks and SUVs, or maybe even its potential in electric vehicles (EVs).Those are all fine points, but in a surprising twist to many, Ford's most compelling growth story might come from Ford Pro, its solution for commercial customers -- here's why.Comparing the basicsIronically, considering over a decade ago most commercial sales were considered low marg ...

ToplineThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into 2014 Ford F-150s following dozens of reports from drivers stating the trucks’ automatic transmission can downshift without warning, opening the doors for a potential expansion of a recall issued for similar problems in earlier model trucksFord introduces the new F-150 pickup truck at the North American International Auto Show on Jan. 13, ... [+] 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.Getty Images Key FactsThe NHTSA said it has re ...

The electric vehicle sector is going through interesting times. The industry faces macroeconomic headwinds and intense competition has also impacted companies. Some of the best EV stocks to buy during the last bull market are languishing at lower levels.If this is not enough, there is already chatter in the streets that the EV euphoria is dead. It’s true that automakers are scaling back on their expansion plans. However, a lot has to do with macroeconomic challenges.I believe that the EV sector is due for a ...

Start Time: 12:10 January 1, 0000 1:08 PM ET Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Bank of America Securities 2024 Automotive Summit March 26, 2024, 12:10 PM ET Company Participants John Lawler - CFO Conference Call Participants John Murphy - Bank of America John Murphy Thanks for coming back. We are very happy to have Ford in this next session. Ford is a company that, at least in our opinion, has the box loaded for the next three years on some traditional EV products. So they're in a great position from a sort of ca ...

There's a lot of doom and gloom surrounding Detroit automakers right now. The automotive industry is capital intensive; consumers aren't adopting electric vehicles (EVs) quickly enough to justify the billions of investment into fleets of EVs and battery technology; and Chinese automakers are on the brink of entering the lucrative U.S. market.Despite all the pessimism surrounding Ford Motor Company (F -0.08%) and the broader industry, the folks at the blue oval still have a lot going for them. Here are three ...

President Joe Biden speaks at the United Auto Workers political convention at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2024.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesDETROIT — The Biden administration's decision to ease its timeline for all-electric vehicle adoption and give automakers more ways to meet new tailpipe emissions standards is expected to be a win for legacy automakers.The new Environmental Protection Agency rules released Wednesday aim to cut tailpipe emissions by 49% between model years 2027 and ...

EV stocks still have plenty of juice to continue surging higher. I think investors should keep in mind that these companies are in the early stages of a massive growth opportunity. The transition to electric vehicles is just beginning, and the companies leading the charge in this space are well-positioned to capitalize on the rapidly growing demand for EVs.Despite the impressive gains many EV stocks have already experienced, the potential for further growth remains significant. Governments around the world ...