This story was originally published on WardsAuto. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily WardsAuto newsletter. Dive Brief: Toyota Motor Corp. posted a year-over-year net revenue increase of 9.6% ($255.6 billion) on higher sales volume for the nine-month period of FY2026 ending Dec. 31, the automaker reported in its earnings release Friday. However, Toyota’s YoY operating income decreased from $24 billion to $21.5 billion in the nine-month period, while its net income fell nearly ...

Core Viewpoint - Tesla Inc. has published its own estimates for vehicle deliveries, which are more pessimistic than those compiled by Bloomberg, indicating a potential decline in sales performance for the company in the upcoming quarter [1] Group 1: Delivery Estimates - Analysts expect Tesla to deliver an average of 422,850 cars in Q4, representing a 15% decrease from the previous year [1] - The Bloomberg average for vehicle deliveries is 445,061, reflecting a 10% drop [1] - Tesla is on track for its second consecutive annual decline in vehicle sales, with an estimated total of 1.6 million deliveries, down over 8% year-over-year [1] Group 2: Market Response and Sales Strategy - In Q3, Tesla experienced record deliveries as U.S. consumers rushed to purchase electric vehicles before the expiration of $7,500 federal tax credits [2] - To mitigate the impact of the loss of these incentives, Tesla introduced lower-priced versions of the Model Y and Model 3, each priced under $40,000 [2] Group 3: Stock Performance - Despite the decline in vehicle sales, Tesla's stock is projected to end the year higher, having increased by 14% through Monday's close, although it lags behind the S&P 500 Index's 17% rise [3]

Sales Performance Overview - Ford's overall sales increased by 1.6% in October, with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales up by 3.4% compared to October of the previous year [1][3] - However, electric vehicle (EV) sales saw a significant decline of 24.8%, attributed to the absence of the $7,500 government incentive [1][2] - Hybrid vehicle sales also decreased by 4% [2] Market Expectations - Analysts have raised their projections for full-year sales over the past month and a half, but October and November are expected to be challenging months [4] - The anticipated sales rate for October is projected to be between 15.7 million to 15.8 million vehicles [3] Consumer Behavior Insights - Despite the poor sales numbers, there is no indication of a drastic drop in consumer demand; dealers report steady traffic in showrooms [6][7] - There is a concern that the negative sales figures may lead to perceptions of a weaker consumer market, although dealers do not report a significant decline in demand [5][6] Seasonal Trends - December is typically one of the strongest months for vehicle sales, and it remains to be seen if this trend will continue this year [4][5]

Core Insights - XPeng (XPEV) reported a first-quarter 2025 loss of 10 cents per share, an improvement from a loss of 20 cents in the same quarter last year. Revenues surged to $2.18 billion, up from $907 million, driven by a 330.8% year-over-year increase in vehicle deliveries [1] Financial Performance - Vehicle deliveries reached 94,008 in Q1 2025, with revenues from vehicle sales amounting to $1.98 billion, reflecting a 159.2% increase year-over-year. The gross margin from vehicle sales improved to 10.5% from 5.5% in the prior year [2][3] - Revenues from services and others were $200 million, a 43.6% increase year-over-year, with a gross margin of 66.4%, up from 53.9% in the previous year. The total gross margin for Q1 was 15.6%, compared to 12.9% in the prior-year quarter [3] Expenses and Cash Position - Research and development expenses rose by 46.7% year-over-year to $270 million, while selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by 40.2% to the same amount. As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were RMB 45.28 billion, up from RMB 41.96 billion at the end of 2024 [4] Q2 Outlook - For Q2 2025, XPeng anticipates vehicle deliveries between 102,000 and 108,000, indicating a year-over-year increase of 237.7% to 257.5%. Total revenues are expected to be between RMB 17.5 billion and RMB 18.7 billion, suggesting a year-over-year growth of 115.7% to 130.5% [5]