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What's Behind Ford's Nearly 413K Explorer Vehicle Recall?
ZACKS· 2026-02-25 15:36
Key Takeaways Ford is recalling 412,774 2017-2019 Explorer SUVs over a rear toe link fracture risk.The defect could cause steering loss; NHTSA urges free toe link replacements for owners.Ford also recalled 40,655 more vehicles for battery and brake issues, after 100 recalls last year.Ford Motor Company (F) is recalling 412,774 Explorer SUVs in the United States due to a rear toe link fracture that could lead to a loss of steering control and heighten crash risk.The recall affects certain 2017–2019 Explorer ...
2026年,人形机器人、飞行汽车与Robotaxi的“量产分水岭”
Hua Xia Shi Bao· 2026-02-25 15:31
本报(chinatimes.net.cn)记者刘凯 北京报道 2月24日,《华夏时报》记者从小鹏汽车处获悉,小鹏汽车CEO何小鹏向全体员工发布了一封开工信。 这封主题叫"稳进破局,2026共赴物理AI新十年"的内部信件,首次系统披露2026年度战略规划。信件显 示,小鹏汽车将在今年一季度推出3款超级增程车型,全年至少向海外市场投放4款新车,同时全球员工 总数将新增8000人。 何小鹏在信中为2026年划定了明确节点:将过去数年积累的技术储备全面推向规模化量产。他对此给出 的判断是,今年是小鹏从"能做"到"能量产"的分水岭。这家以智能驾驶起家的造车新势力,正试图在一 年内同时完成汽车主业扩张与三条前沿业务线的商业化落地。 何小鹏在信中反复提及一个词:物理AI。这不仅仅是技术概念的包装,更直接决定了小鹏今年的资源 倾斜方向。 最核心的看点无疑是三大前沿业务的量产时间表,根据内部信披露的信息,分体式飞行汽车"陆地航 母"已经完成了试产线下线,今年内要实现规模化量产与交付。与此同时,全新一代IRON人形机器人将 在年底启动量产,小鹏给它定下的目标是"全球第一个规模量产的高阶人形机器人",初期落地场景瞄准 了商场导览、 ...
Software Emerging as Auto's New Strategic Lever: TSLA, GM & F in Focus
ZACKS· 2026-02-25 14:46
Core Insights - Legacy automakers are transitioning from reliance on vehicle sales to developing software and subscription ecosystems, which provide higher-margin, recurring revenue streams [1] General Motors - General Motors is building a software and subscription ecosystem centered around OnStar, which reached a record 12 million subscribers, including over 120,000 Super Cruise subscribers, reflecting approximately 80% year-over-year growth [2][3] - OnStar generates subscription-based revenues, creating more stable cash flow, with management expecting software and services revenues to increase by about $400 million this year and deferred revenues projected to reach $7.5 billion, up roughly 40% year-over-year [3] - GM plans to expand its Super Cruise system and introduce a second-generation software-defined vehicle architecture in 2028, which will enhance over-the-air capabilities and support advanced driving features [4][5] Ford - Ford is focusing on commercial customers through its Ford Pro unit, offering tools and services that enhance fleet operations [6] - Paid software subscriptions grew by 30% in 2025, with total paid subscriptions surpassing 1.3 million, up 53% year-over-year [7] - Software and physical services now account for 19% of Ford Pro's EBIT, with high-margin software gross margins above 50%, indicating potential for significant growth [8][9] Tesla - Tesla's software strategy emphasizes Full Self-Driving (FSD) with a shift to subscription-based monetization, as monthly subscriptions to FSD more than doubled in 2025 [12][15] - The transition to subscription-only for FSD aligns with Tesla's long-term financial goals, providing steady cash flow compared to one-time purchases [13] - Tesla aims to reach 10 million active FSD subscriptions over the next decade, with significant incentives tied to this metric for CEO Elon Musk [14]
Here's How to Play Lucid Stock After Disappointing Q4 Results
ZACKS· 2026-02-25 14:41
Core Insights - Lucid Group reported a fourth-quarter 2025 loss per share of $3.62, which is wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.49 and the loss of $2.20 in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to increased costs totaling $1.58 billion, up from $967 million year-over-year [1][10] - Despite the loss, fourth-quarter 2025 revenues reached $522.7 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 13.27% and more than doubling from the fourth quarter of 2024, with full-year revenues increasing by 67% to $1.35 billion [2] Financial Performance - The company's production doubled in 2025, with deliveries growing 55% to 15,841 units, while its closest competitor, Rivian Automotive, saw a decline in deliveries by 18% [2] - Lucid has guided production for 2026 at 25,000-27,000 units, representing a year-over-year increase of 40-50%, with the Gravity SUV expected to be a significant contributor [4] - Gross margin improved by approximately 18 basis points sequentially in Q4 2025, but remains below long-term targets, with management expecting continued improvement in 2026 [5] Cost Management and Industry Challenges - To enhance margins, Lucid announced a plan to cut 12% of its U.S. workforce, aiming for $500 million in cost savings over three years [6] - The company faces broader industry challenges, including the withdrawal of U.S. federal EV tax credits, pricing uncertainty, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions [7][8] Cash Flow and Investment - Lucid ended 2025 with approximately $4.6 billion in liquidity, which is expected to last into the first half of 2027, but free cash flow was negative $3.8 billion, worsening from negative $2.9 billion the previous year [9][11] - Capital expenditures for 2026 are projected at $1.2-$1.4 billion, up from $868 million in 2025, indicating continued heavy investment in R&D and other initiatives [11] Strategic Initiatives - Lucid is pursuing opportunities in the autonomous ride-hailing market through partnerships with Uber and Nuro, planning to deploy at least 20,000 vehicles over time [12][13] - Initial on-road testing for the autonomous vehicles began in Q4 2025, with commercial rollout expected later this year, targeting Level 3 autonomy by 2028 and Level 4 by 2029 [13] Market Position and Valuation - Over the past six months, Lucid's shares have underperformed compared to the industry, while Rivian's shares have gained 15% [14] - Lucid carries a Value Score of F, trading at a forward sales multiple of 1.26, significantly below the industry's 3.34, reflecting operational and financial challenges [15] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Lucid's 2026 loss per share has widened to $9.04 [17]
Aspen Aerogels(ASPN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-25 14:32
Aspen Aerogels (NYSE:ASPN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsDonald Young - President and CEOGrant Thoele - Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerNeal Baranosky - Senior Director, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate StrategyConference Call ParticipantsChip Moore - Managing Director and Senior Research AnalystColin Rusch - Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst, and Head of Sustainable Growth and Resource Optimization ResearchEric Stine - Senior Research AnalystG ...
蔚来李斌卷入小米500万侵权案?知情人士回应
Feng Huang Wang· 2026-02-25 14:21
公开履历显示,李斌是易车网的创办者,于2000年创立该汽车资讯平台。此后在2018年,他正式卸任易 车CEO一职,将个人的业务重心全面转向蔚来汽车。 随着高额索赔判决结果的公布,网络上开始流传该涉诉账号的实际控制人为蔚来创始人李斌的传言。对 此,有知情人透露,涉案账号背后由北京易车信息科技有限公司全资控股,而李斌早在2020年就已将所 持相关股份全部转让。该人士解释称,外界目前看到的股权关联信息,主要是由于VIE(可变利益实 体)架构下的工商变更信息未能及时同步更新所致,目前易车的实际控制人早已不是李斌。 凤凰网科技讯 2月25日,针对自媒体"AutoReport 汽车产经"侵权案的一审结果,业内一度传出该账号实 际控制人为蔚来创始人李斌的说法。对此,有知情人士向媒体澄清,李斌已于2020年转让了相关股份, 与涉事主体并无关联。 昨日下午,小米公司方面披露了针对"AutoReport 汽车产经"侵权案的一审胜诉结果。根据法院判决,被 告方须履行删除侵权内容并公开致歉的义务,同时需向小米公司支付高达500万元的赔偿金。公开检索 信息显示,该败诉账号的认证主体为北京易车互动广告有限公司。 ...
Prediction: Rivian Stock Is a Buy Before 2027
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-25 14:20
While the stock is very expensive, I'm a big fan of Tesla as a business. Why? Because it has a dominant advantage when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence (AI). Autonomous driving technology, at least as far as consumers are concerned, hasn't lived up to the hype thus far. But according to numerous experts, artificial intelligence is rapidly supercharging self-driving technologies. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, ...
Lucid Posts Its Best Delivery Quarter Yet, but a $3.62 Loss Per Share Spooks Investors
247Wallst· 2026-02-25 14:18
3:14 PM EST Live Updates Little Rivian Movement During Conference Call Feb 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM EST The Rivian call is still…]## Top Gaining Stocks[Keysight Technologies][KEYS]• Vol: 6,148,125+$56.48+23.05%$301.48[AMD][AMD]• Vol: 81,363,587+$17.24+8.77%$213.84[PayPal] [PYPL]• Vol: 58,555,315+$2.97+6.74%$47.02[Constellation Energy][CEG]• Vol: 4,651,587+$18.84+6.41%$312.64[FactSet Research Systems][FDS]• Vol: 1,477,593+$11.23+5.90%$201.49## Top Losing Stocks[Expeditors International of Washington][EXPD]• Vol: ...
蔚来-SW:销量增长毛利提升
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-02-25 14:12
来源:朝阳永续 1. 蔚来-SW第四季度业绩预期怎么样? 截至2026年02月25日,根据朝阳永续季度业绩前瞻数据: 预测营业收入333.63~371.21亿元,同比增长69.3%~88.4%;预测净利润-12.20~21.03亿元,同比增长 82.9%~129.5%;预测经调整净利润2.10亿元,同比变动103.2%。 关注后续财报数据披露后能否超预期,朝阳永续港股季度业绩前瞻数据将为投资者提供业绩鉴定。 | The F I the Jen . Well Vanted | | --- | | 数据来源:朝阳水续盈利预测数据库 | | 15 . 14 12 . 10 . 1 . | 3) 世界模型NWM发布:公司发布世界模型NWM,将为搭载NX9031及NVIDIA Orin X芯片的车型分批 推送NWM升级,提升城市/高速NOP+、泊车及智能安全性能。 4) 自研芯片外供:公司自研的神玑NX9031芯片不仅自用,还通过合资公司向其他车企或非汽车行业客 户推广芯片,保留与其他伙伴在芯片上的合作可能性。 海通国际证券认为:蔚来-SW在3Q25实现营收217.9亿元,同比增长17%,环比增长15%,汽车销售收入 ...
Tech Stocks May Help Lead Extended Upward Move On Wall Street
RTTNews· 2026-02-25 13:53
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Wednesday, with stocks poised to add to the strong gains posted in the previous session.The may continue to benefit from strength in the tech sector amid optimism ahead of the release of earnings news from AI chipmaker and market leader Nvidia (NVDA).Nvidia, which is due to release its fourth quarter financial results after the close of today's trading, is climbing by 0.8 percent in pre-market trading.Software giants Salesforce (CRM) a ...