AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler officially turns 100 today, June 6, 2025, and the brand is celebrating by recognizing the people who have powered its path to the century mark — a rare accomplishment for any brand or company. More than 1,500 employees came together at the Chrysler Technology Center campus in Auburn Hills, Michigan, on Thursday, June 5 to participate in a special group “birthday” photo honoring the thousands who have worked over the decades to make 100 years of ...

Pinewood.AI to Acquire Lithia's 51% Stake; New Contract Secures Deployment Across Lithia's Dealerships in US and Canada by 2028LONDON and MEDFORD, Ore., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinewood Technologies Group plc (Pinewood.AI), a leading cloud-based software provider for the automotive retail industry, and Lithia UK Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), today announced an agreement in which Pinewood.AI will acquire Lithia's 51% interest in their North American joint ...

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Group 1: Business Outlook - AAC is expected to achieve revenue growth of 10-15% YoY in 2025, driven by multiple segments including optics, precision mechanics, electromagnetic drive, and automotive acoustics [1][2][3] - The optics segment is projected to grow by 20% YoY, supported by upgrades in plastic lens specifications and flagship order wins [1][3] - Precision mechanics is also anticipated to grow by 20% YoY, fueled by VC adoption in AI phones and hinge order wins from both overseas and Chinese clients [1][3] Group 2: Margin Expansion - Expected upgrades in acoustics and improving optics mix are likely to drive margin expansion into 2025/26E [2] - The management has maintained a revenue guidance of 10-15% YoY growth for 2025, indicating strong confidence in the business outlook [2] Group 3: Market Position and Growth Drivers - AAC holds a leading market position with significant shares in acoustics, haptics, and VC components for major US and Android clients [3] - Key growth drivers for 2025 include high-end optics upgrades, VC adoption by major US clients, expansion in automotive acoustics client base, and MEMs microphone upgrades for AI smartphones [3] Group 4: Strategic Expansion - AAC is expanding into new strategic markets such as robotics, AI glasses, and automotive acoustics, with a solid product roadmap [4] - The company has begun mass production for robotics and is the sole supplier of specific speakers for major Chinese brands in AI glasses [4] - AAC plans to acquire a 53.7% stake in a Chinese automotive microphone module company, which will enhance its automotive product offerings [4] Group 5: Valuation - AAC is trading at attractive P/E ratios of 15.8x and 13.3x for FY25/26E, with expected EPS growth of 39% and 18% respectively [4]

纯电小车、方盒子造型车型、MPV以及大六座SUV……过去几年，中国汽车市场中这些细分领域，频繁上演"百舸争流"的热闹景象。当某一细分市场显 现出潜力，各大汽车厂家便如同嗅到商机的猎手，纷纷在相近时间段推出同类产品。 从五菱宏光MINIEV引爆的微型纯电车热潮，到坦克300带火的硬派方盒子车型，再到赛那、格瑞维亚等MPV的扎堆上市，表面上是车企间激烈的"内 卷"厮杀，实则是对细分市场高地的战略争夺，谁能率先抢占用户心智，谁就有望在这片蓝海中分得更大的蛋糕。 然而，市场的优胜劣汰法则不会缺席。拉长时间维度来看，并非所有布局同一细分市场的车型都能笑到最后。在激烈的市场竞争中，可持续热销的车型大 多出自头部大厂。虽然部分小品牌虽更早布局，却因各种原因，市场份额被不断挤压，最终黯然退场。 这是所有产业的的一个共性，最终整个产业将围绕头部企业展开。在汽车产业变革的浪潮中，唯有具备强大品牌力、技术研发实力与完善服务体系的企 业，才能在细分市场的博弈中站稳脚跟，赢得消费者的长期信赖。 市场给予所有人机会 以五菱宏光MINIEV为代表的微型纯电车市场，堪称中国汽车产业中最跌宕起伏的细分领域。2020年，当五菱宏光MINIEV以 ...

Sébastien Jacquet Appointed Chief Quality Officer AMSTERDAM, June 2, 2025 – Stellantis N.V. today announced the appointment of Sébastien Jacquet as Chief Quality Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Antonio Filosa, who has been appointed to be the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Sébastien Jacquet, who previously served as Deputy Chief Engineering and Technology Officer and Head of Cross Car Line and Project Engineering, has almost 25 years of extensive experience in quality, automotive enginee ...

Industry Overview - The electric vehicle (EV) industry is currently facing significant challenges, including tariffs, rising EV prices, and a negative political environment, which are impacting automakers and the broader EV ecosystem [1] - EV sales in the U.S. accounted for 8.1% of total vehicle sales last year, a slight increase from 7.8% in 2023, indicating slow adoption rates due to high prices [4] ChargePoint Company Analysis - ChargePoint's share price has decreased by 60% over the past year, now trading below $1, raising concerns among investors about the stock's potential [2] - The average transaction cost for a new electric vehicle was $59,200 in April, a nearly 4% increase from the previous year, making EVs less accessible to many buyers [4] - ChargePoint's sales fell by 18% in fiscal 2025 to $417 million, with projections for first-quarter 2026 sales at $100 million, reflecting a nearly 7% decline from the same quarter last year [9] - The company reported a non-GAAP net loss of approximately $159 million last year, although this was an improvement from a loss of about $297 million in 2024 [10] - ChargePoint's largest revenue segment, networked charging system sales, decreased by 35%, while subscription sales increased by 20% [10] External Challenges - Tariffs on automotive imports are negatively affecting U.S.-based EV manufacturers, leading to increased production costs [6] - Political uncertainty surrounding tariffs has caused major automakers like Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors to withdraw their 2025 guidance [7] - A recent bill passed by Republicans in the House aims to roll back tax credit incentives for EV purchases, which could further hinder EV adoption [8] Investment Outlook - Despite ChargePoint's low price-to-sales multiple of 0.75, the current market conditions and company-specific challenges suggest that it may not be a good investment opportunity [11] - The company and the broader EV industry are expected to continue facing serious headwinds that could further slow growth, making it difficult for ChargePoint to achieve market-beating returns in the near future [12]

General Motors is investing $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant in Buffalo, New York, “to support the production of the sixth generation of GM’s V-8 engines,” the automaker announced Tuesday. The investment is a shift from a previously announced $300 million commitment to make electric-vehicle drive units at the plant, as the V-8 engines are used in GM’s full-sized trucks and SUVs.GM says the newer engines will provide drivers better fuel economy and reduce emissions by utilizing “new combustion ...

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Group 1: Company Innovations and Offerings - BASF SE is set to showcase innovative technologies for electromobility at The Battery Show Europe 2025, focusing on enhancing performance in electrified powertrain concepts and sustainable automotive mobility solutions [1] - The company offers cathode active materials (CAM) that enhance battery efficiency, reliability, costs, durability, and size, along with solutions for battery recycling [2] - BASF will present flame-retardant engineering plastics, adhesive solutions for next-gen batteries, and innovative coating solutions using CathoGuard and Oxsilan technology to address challenges in battery cell manufacturing [3] Group 2: New Product Introductions - BASF will introduce Path.Era, a scalable ecosystem for digital battery passports, enabling full traceability and circularity in the battery value chain [4] - The company will also showcase OPPANOL, a cathode binder for solid-state batteries, aimed at reducing electrochemical disturbances and improving performance [4] Group 3: Stock Performance - BASF's stock has declined by 6.8% over the past year, while the industry has seen a larger decline of 26.8% [6] - BASF currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials sector including Akzo Nobel N.V., Newmont Corporation, and Balchem Corporation [7]