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BRP Makes History with Red Dot 2025 Win
Prnewswire· 2025-07-09 16:15
These new accolades were announced as BRP's Design & Innovation team travelled to Essen, Germany to officially claim the "Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2025" title. Members of the public will now be able to see firsthand what sets BRP's design apart through a dedicated exhibition showcasing the design process and award-winning products. Over the next six weeks, while in Essen, visitors are invited to the Red Dot Design Museum, where they can learn more about BRP's unique approach to rider-centric innovat ...
Ford's Intensifying Recall Crisis: A Red Flag for Investors?
ZACKS· 2025-07-08 14:50
Key Takeaways Ford's recall pace in 2025 has already outstripped its total recalls from the entire previous year. Most recalls require physical repairs, signaling deeper design and manufacturing flaws at Ford. A recent recall hit 200,000 vehicles over rearview camera failures across multiple popular Ford models.U.S. legacy automaker Ford (F) is racking up recalls at a troubling pace in 2025, raising serious concerns about quality control and rising costs. In just the first five months of the year, Ford is ...
AI竞争压顶,Meta终于杀入风投
虎嗅APP· 2025-07-07 10:36
以下文章来源于东四十条资本 ,作者蒲凡 东四十条资本 . 聚焦股权投资行业人物、事件、数据、研究、政策解读,提供专业视角和深度洞见 | 创投圈有趣的灵魂 本文来自微信公众号: 东四十条资本 (ID:DsstCapital) ,作者:蒲凡,原文标题:《13万亿巨 头,杀入CVC》,题图来自:AI生成 相比起"一无所有",更痛苦的是"曾经拥有"——扎克伯格应该对这句话深有体会。 作为世界上最出名的"创业明星"之一,这几年,小扎在"创业"这件事上的表现堪称一言难尽, 他所 看好的赛道——最出名的就是元宇宙和AR/VR头显——踏空的踏空、巨亏的巨亏 ,基本都没有兑现 预期中的价值。 到了AI时代,小扎干脆变成了标准意义上的配角。 他的LLaMA虽然表现出了不错的性能,但在 OpenAI、xAI、Anthropic这些竞争对手们的衬托下不能说"毫无存在感",也称得上是"乏善可陈"。 不过,Meta股价也随着纳斯达克指数,离历史新高只有一步之遥,这当然得益于Meta强力的赚钱能 力和出色的业绩,也离不开美股的AI叙事。对小扎来说,现在的归现在,未来才是让他焦虑的源 头。 因此,最近有关Meta的报道,基本都提到了扎克伯格 ...
13万亿巨头,杀入CVC
3 6 Ke· 2025-07-05 02:33
相比起"一无所有",更痛苦的是"曾经拥有"——扎克伯格应该对这句话深有体会。 作为世界上最出名的"创业明星"之一,这几年小扎在"创业"这件事上的表现堪称一言难尽,他所 看好的赛道——最出名的就是元宇宙和AR/VR头显——踏空的踏空、巨亏的巨亏,基本都没有兑 现预期中的价值。 到了AI时代,小扎干脆变成了标准意义上的配角。他的LLaMA虽然表现出了不错的性能,但在 OpenAI、xAI、Anthropic这些竞争对手们的衬托下不能说"毫无存在感",也称得上是"乏善可 陈"。不过,Meta股价也随着纳斯达克指数,离历史新高只有一步之遥,这当然得益于Meta强力 的赚钱能力和出色的业绩,也离不开美股的AI叙事。对小扎来说,现在的归现在,未来才是让他 焦虑的源头。 因此,最近有关Meta的报道,基本都提到了扎克伯格"沮丧"的情绪。有人说,为了跟上竞争对手 的节奏,扎克伯格从今年年初开始对人工智能业务进行"直接且微观"的管理,比如将大部分资源 从基础人工智能研究团队(该公司更具学术性的人工智能部门)转移到GenAI团队,全力用来提 升LLaMA的性能。除此而外,扎克伯格还将GenAI团队拆分成两个工作组,把原来的Gen ...
Is Strong Demand for Pickups the Secret to Ford's Q2 Delivery Growth?
ZACKS· 2025-07-03 16:06
Key Takeaways Ford delivered 612,095 vehicles in Q2, up 14.2% Y/Y, outpacing the U.S. auto industry's 1.4% growth. Pickup sales rose 15.1% Y/Y to 288,564 units, driving Ford's market share to an estimated 14.3%. Electrified vehicle sales climbed 6.6% in Q2, with hybrids leading and outpacing GM and Stellantis.Ford Motor Company (F) significantly outpaced the broader U.S. auto industry in the second quarter. It delivered 612,095 vehicles in the quarter, which rose 14.2% year over year and exceeded the esti ...
Ford recalls more than 200,000 vehicles with software glitch due to crash risk
Fox Business· 2025-07-03 00:40
Core Point - Ford Motor Company is recalling over 200,000 vehicles due to a software malfunction affecting rearview cameras, which increases the risk of crashes and potential injuries [1][6]. Group 1: Recall Details - The recall involves 200,061 vehicles, including models from 2018 to 2024 such as Transit Connect, MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, Ranger, Mustang, EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, Aviator, Transit, Explorer, Bronco Sport, and Maverick [2]. - A software error may cause rearview cameras to display a blank or frozen image when the vehicle is in reverse, which can distract drivers and reduce visibility [3][6]. Group 2: Customer Support and Actions - Affected vehicle owners can visit dealerships for free software updates to resolve the issue [9]. - Notification letters to owners are expected to be sent out by July 28, and customers can contact Ford customer service for inquiries [12].
Ford Vs GM: Which Auto Stock is the Better Investment After Revealing Q2 Sales?
ZACKS· 2025-07-03 00:40
Core Viewpoint - Ford and General Motors have outperformed Tesla in Q2 vehicle sales, with Tesla experiencing a 13% decline due to weaker demand and political issues surrounding Elon Musk [1] Q2 & H1 Auto Sales - Ford's Q2 vehicle sales increased by 14% year over year to 612,095 units, leading to a total of 1.113 million units sold in H1, a 6% increase from H1 2024 [3] - GM's Q2 vehicle sales rose by 7% to 746,588 units, with H1 sales totaling 1.4 million units, an 11% increase [4] EV Expansion - GM's EV sales surged by 111% to 46,280 units in Q2, making Chevrolet the best-selling EV brand during the quarter [5] - Ford's hybrid vehicle sales increased by 6% to 82,886 units, although pure EV sales dropped over 30% [6] Stock Performance & Valuation Comparison - Ford's stock rose by 18% in 2025, outperforming the S&P 500's 5% and the Zacks Automotive-Domestic Market's 2% [7] - GM's stock is down 1%, while Tesla has seen declines of over 20% [7] - Over the past three years, GM's stock gained over 60%, while Ford's stock only increased by 4% [8] - GM stock trades at 5X forward earnings, while Ford trades at 10X, below the industry average of 11X and the S&P 500's 23X [9] Dividend Comparison - Ford offers an annual dividend yield of 5.29%, while GM's yield is 1.15% [11] Bottom Line - Both Ford and GM have shown strong Q2 sales, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for both companies, indicating potential long-term value for shareholders [12][15]
Is Ford Blue Fueling Model e's Future in the Changing Auto Landscape?
ZACKS· 2025-06-27 16:00
Key Takeaways Ford Blue posted $21B in Q1 2025 revenues, far outpacing the $1.2B from loss-making Model e. Profit from Ford Blue funds Model e's capital-heavy EV and software ambitions. Ford Blue sustains loyalty and innovation with ICE icons and a growing hybrid lineup.The automotive giant, Ford Motor Company (F) , is steadfast in its race toward relevance. As the company electrifies its product lineup through the Model e segment, its legacy Ford Blue segment is the cash engine behind it. The traditional ...
Skydance boss David Ellison tells Hollywood pals that Paramount merger will close before end of summer: sources
New York Post· 2025-06-25 22:12
Skydance Media boss David Ellison has been striking an upbeat tone in his quest to purchase Shari Redstone’s Paramount, On The Money has learned.The budding movie mogul’s quiet confidence to media insiders in recent days may seem a bit odd for regular readers of On The Money. We’ve been chronicling how the $8 billion deal faces significant headwinds from the Trump administration’s regulatory apparatus, and the president’s own legal team.Not according to Ellison, however. In fact, the son of billionaire Orac ...
Ford Stock Looks Cheap at 0.26X P/S - But is It Worth Buying?
ZACKS· 2025-06-23 14:10
Key Takeaways Ford's 0.26X forward P/S is below its 5-year average and peers GM and Tesla despite a YTD stock gain. Ford Pro's strong demand, paid software growth and Super Duty launch drive optimism for future earnings. EV losses, ICE slowdown and $1.5B in tariff impact weigh on Ford's 2025 earnings outlook and estimates.U.S. legacy automaker Ford (F) is currently trading at a 0.26 forward 12-month price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, below the industry levels as well as its own 5-year average. The valuation also ...