Automotive 3 February 2026 - 19 February 2026

Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve
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Tesla stock price today: TSLA steadies before open after Cybercab milestone, California reprieve

Tesla said its first production Cybercab rolled off the line at its Texas Gigafactory. Shares rose about 0.2% in premarket trading to $411.32. California’s DMV said Tesla avoided a 30-day license suspension after dropping “Autopilot” from its marketing in the state. The Cybercab still requires regulatory approval to operate on public roads.
February 19, 2026
Ford stock slips premarket as $30,000 electric pickup plan gets fresh detail
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Ford stock slips premarket as $30,000 electric pickup plan gets fresh detail

Ford shares fell about 2% to $13.85 in premarket trading Thursday after the company detailed engineering changes for an electric pickup it aims to price at $30,000. The truck will use lighter materials, new casting methods, and a reduced wiring harness. Key specs and a launch date remain undisclosed. Investors await Ford’s next earnings report on April 28.
February 19, 2026
Tesla stock inches up after-hours as California DMV eases ‘Autopilot’ overhang; Cybercab in focus
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Tesla stock inches up after-hours as California DMV eases ‘Autopilot’ overhang; Cybercab in focus

Tesla shares rose 0.2% to $411.32 in after-hours trading after the company avoided a 30-day license suspension in California by changing its “Autopilot” marketing language. State regulators said Tesla stopped using the term in the state, ending a dispute over allegedly misleading advertising. CEO Elon Musk announced the first production Cybercab rolled off the Texas line, with series production expected in April.
February 18, 2026
Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look
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Ford stock barely budges premarket as $30,000 EV pickup plan draws a closer look

Ford shares edged up 0.1% to $14.13 in premarket trading as investors reviewed details of a $30,000 electric pickup planned for 2027. Ford Motor Credit raised €1.5 billion in euro-denominated notes. The company reported an $11.1 billion fourth-quarter net loss after EV writedowns and forecast 2026 EBIT of $8–10 billion. No final specs or design for the new pickup have been released.
February 18, 2026
Rivian stock (RIVN) edges up premarket after DA Davidson downgrade, R2 launch risk in focus
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Rivian stock (RIVN) edges up premarket after DA Davidson downgrade, R2 launch risk in focus

Rivian shares rose 0.4% to $16.53 in premarket trading Wednesday, after falling 7.1% Tuesday. D.A. Davidson downgraded the stock to underperform and cut its price target to $14, citing aggressive 2026 delivery targets for the upcoming R2 SUV. Rivian forecasts 62,000 to 67,000 deliveries in 2026, up from 42,247 in 2025. Capital spending is projected to reach up to $2.05 billion as R2 ramps up.
February 18, 2026
Ford stock barely moves after hours as $30,000 electric truck plan takes shape
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Ford stock barely moves after hours as $30,000 electric truck plan takes shape

Ford shares rose a penny to $14.13 in after-hours trading Tuesday after reports detailed its plan for a $30,000 electric pickup on a new low-cost platform. The company aims to cut battery and assembly costs using smaller batteries, aerodynamic tweaks, and large aluminum castings. CFO Sherry House flagged ongoing pricing pressure on components. Ford projects $2 billion in tariff-related costs this year, mostly from aluminum.
February 18, 2026
Rivian stock holds near $18 in premarket as March 12 R2 update looms
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Rivian stock holds near $18 in premarket as March 12 R2 update looms

Rivian shares were steady in premarket trading Tuesday after closing up 26.6% at $17.73, the biggest jump in months. Investors are focused on the March 12 reveal of the lower-cost R2 model, with first deliveries set for Q2 2026. Rivian reported $120 million gross profit in Q4 and guided for 62,000–67,000 deliveries in 2026. Amazon now operates over 30,000 Rivian electric vans in the U.S.
February 17, 2026
Rivian stock lifts on R2 launch timeline, but 2026 outlook points to more losses
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Rivian stock lifts on R2 launch timeline, but 2026 outlook points to more losses

Rivian forecast 2026 deliveries of 62,000 to 67,000 vehicles, up from 42,247 in 2025, as it prepares to launch the R2 SUV in the second quarter. The company posted $1.29 billion in fourth-quarter revenue and $120 million in gross profit, but reported a net loss of $804 million. Rivian guided to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.8 billion to $2.1 billion and capital spending up to $2.05 billion this year.
February 12, 2026
Ford forecasts 2026 profit rebound after tariff surprise and EV write-downs
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Ford forecasts 2026 profit rebound after tariff surprise and EV write-downs

Ford projected 2026 adjusted EBIT of $8 billion to $10 billion after posting a $8.2 billion net loss in 2025, citing electric-vehicle charges and higher costs. The company expects $5 billion to $6 billion in adjusted free cash flow and $9.5 billion to $10.5 billion in capital spending this year. Ford’s EV unit lost $4.8 billion in 2025. Shares rose about 1% to $13.98 in afternoon trading.
February 12, 2026
Mercedes-Benz stock price slides as 2026 margin outlook set at 3%-5%, dividend trimmed
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Mercedes-Benz stock price slides as 2026 margin outlook set at 3%-5%, dividend trimmed

Mercedes-Benz shares fell 2.5% to 56.52 euros after the company warned of a lower 2026 car-unit margin, now seen at 3% to 5%. Adjusted EBIT dropped to 8.2 billion euros in 2025, while operating profit more than halved to 5.8 billion euros, hurt by tariffs and weak China sales. The group proposed a €3.50 dividend and continued its buyback, targeting further cost cuts.
February 12, 2026
Ashok Leyland Q3 results: Record ₹796 crore profit, revenue jumps 22% as shares slide
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Ashok Leyland Q3 results: Record ₹796 crore profit, revenue jumps 22% as shares slide

Ashok Leyland reported a record net profit of ₹796 crore for the December quarter, up 4.5%, with revenue rising 22% to ₹11,534 crore. The company took a one-time ₹308 crore labour-code charge and saw expenses climb 20.1% on higher raw material costs. Operating profit rose 26.7% to ₹1,535 crore. Shares fell after results, trading at ₹204.95 on the BSE.
February 11, 2026
Ford Q4 2025 earnings: Tariff surprise and EV writedowns drive $11B loss, but 2026 outlook lifts shares
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Ford Q4 2025 earnings: Tariff surprise and EV writedowns drive $11B loss, but 2026 outlook lifts shares

Ford reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $11.1 billion, citing charges from its electric vehicle program and a late-year U.S. tariff change. The company forecast 2026 adjusted EBIT of $8 billion to $10 billion and expects its Model e unit to lose up to $4.5 billion that year. Fourth-quarter revenue fell 5% to $45.9 billion. Shares rose about 1% in after-hours trading.
February 10, 2026
Tesla opens China AI training centre to speed Full Self-Driving push as L3 race builds
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Tesla opens China AI training centre to speed Full Self-Driving push as L3 race builds

Tesla has opened an AI training center in China focused on local assisted-driving features, vice president Tao Lin told Chinese media. The facility is already in use, but details on its computing power were not disclosed. The move comes as Chinese automakers accelerate work on Level 3 autonomous driving. Tesla launched its Full Self-Driving navigation software in China in February.
February 6, 2026
Ford-Geely talks could put Geely EVs on Ford’s European lines
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Ford-Geely talks could put Geely EVs on Ford’s European lines

Ford and China’s Geely are in talks about Geely producing vehicles at Ford’s European plants, with Valencia, Spain, seen as a leading option, according to sources. Negotiations also cover collaboration on vehicle technology, including automated driving. Ford sent a team to China this week to advance discussions. Any deal could help Geely avoid EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
February 4, 2026
China’s ‘Hidden’ Door Handle Ban Targets Tesla-Style Designs From 2027
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China’s ‘Hidden’ Door Handle Ban Targets Tesla-Style Designs From 2027

China will require all new cars to have visible door handles and a mechanical release that works without electricity starting Jan. 1, 2027. Existing models have until Jan. 1, 2029, to comply. The rule targets flush, electronic handles used by Tesla and others after safety concerns. An analyst warned the change could force costly redesigns and influence global regulations.
February 3, 2026
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