As Sales Plunge, GM Might Cancel Six Car Models by Wolf Richter • Jul 20, 2017 • 157 Comments Carmageddon: Discussions with the UAW have started. Entire plants at risk.
Harley-Davidson Spirals Down, Announces US Layoffs, Builds Factory in Thailand by Wolf Richter • Jul 18, 2017 • 133 Comments Trying to manage a structural decline in a terrible industry.
Is California Bailing Out Tesla through the Backdoor? by Wolf Richter • Jul 16, 2017 • 160 Comments Tesla will lose federal subsidies; so something big needs to be done.
What the Headlines Got Wrong about Friday’s Data Dump by Wolf Richter • Jul 15, 2017 • 48 Comments As if they’re trying to force the Fed to change course.
Financial-Crisis-Style Carmageddon Descends on Houston by Wolf Richter • Jul 13, 2017 • 37 Comments Houston is recovering from the oil bust. Didn’t consumers get the memo?
US Auto Sales Sag, Hyundai Meets Carmageddon by Wolf Richter • Jul 4, 2017 • 132 Comments So let’s see how we can put a positive spin on this.
This Will Whack US Auto Component Manufacturers by Wolf Richter • Jun 20, 2017 • 128 Comments New CEO Cuts Costs: Ford shifts production of compact car from Michigan and Mexico to China.
Tough Time for Automakers, Great Time to Buy a Car? by Wolf Richter • Jun 18, 2017 • 77 Comments Wolf Richter Talks Shop: “Carmageddon” and tips on buying a car.
Why “Suddenly Hawkish” Yellen Brushed off the Dip in Inflation by Wolf Richter • Jun 15, 2017 • 52 Comments She did her homework. And consumers got a temporary gift.
This Toxic Trifecta for Auto Loans is Fueling #Carmageddon by Wolf Richter • Jun 13, 2017 • 39 Comments Subprime Auto-Loan Backed Securities from 2015 on track to be Worst Ever.