Refurbished Toyota Camry Restores Freedom and Stability for U.S. Navy Veteran PLANO, Texas, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance and the National Auto Body Council teamed up to change one Plano resident's life through the NABC Recycled Rides program, gifting a fully refurbished vehicle during a special Veterans Day presentation on Tuesday. Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation The recipient, Robert Silva, served honorably in the United States Navy from 1991 to 2000 as a missile technician aboard ...

Group 1: Economic and Market Trends - A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from laying off thousands of federal workers during the government shutdown, which may impact federal employment and spending [2] - U.S. economic activity is reported to be stuck in neutral in recent weeks according to the Beige Book, indicating a slowdown in growth [7] - Gold futures have posted their 47th record close of the year, reflecting strong demand and market conditions [6] Group 2: Automotive Industry Insights - The average price of a new car in the U.S. has surpassed $50,000 for the first time, driven by a mix of electric vehicles (EVs) and higher-end vehicles [4] - Despite rising prices, when adjusted for inflation, many cars today may still be considered bargains compared to previous decades, with production efficiencies helping to lower costs [5] - The current new-vehicle market is primarily supported by wealthier households, which are propping up the higher end of the market, while price-conscious buyers are shifting towards used vehicles and more affordable new cars [5]

Core Insights - Ford Motor Company's Explorer SUV remains a popular choice among U.S. consumers, ranking as one of the most common vehicles on American roads in Q2 2025 [1][8] - The Ford Explorer is the 10th most prevalent vehicle in the U.S., accounting for 1.2% of all vehicles, while the Ford F-150 leads the market with a 3.7% share [2][8] - Ford holds the top position among automotive brands in the U.S. with a market share of 14.6%, and ranks second overall among manufacturers with 15.6% of all vehicles [3][4][8] Market Performance - General Motors sold 2.2 million vehicles in the U.S. in the first nine months of 2025, achieving a market share of 17.2%, the highest since 2015 [5] - Tesla leads the U.S. electric vehicle market with a 43.1% share as of September 2025, although this is a decline from 49% at the end of the previous year [6] Financial Metrics - Ford's stock has outperformed the Zacks Automotive-Domestic industry, with a year-to-date gain of 20.4% compared to the industry's 13% [7] - The company appears undervalued with a forward price/sales ratio of 0.29, significantly lower than the industry's 3.48 [10] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ford's EPS has increased by a penny for 2025 and by 5 cents for 2026 over the past 60 days [11]