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Rising input prices due to worsening supply disruptions and a semiconductor chip shortage have been hurting auto manufacturers. In April, U.S. new vehicle sales declined due to tight inventories and rising prices. However, given the industry’s solid long-term growth prospects, with an increasing focus on electric vehicles, quality auto manufacturing…

Supply chain disruptions are expected to persist for the rest of 2022 owing to extended COVID-19 lockdowns across several parts of China and the Russia-Ukraine war. However, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index points to an easing in supply chain pressure since December 2021. If the disruptions continue easing, Honda…

Japan’s Sony Group Corp (NYSE: SONY) and Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) on Friday announced plans to establish a joint venture to make high-value battery electric vehicles that would go on sale in 2025.

A semiconductor shortage, production shutdowns, and other pandemic-led headwinds have negatively impacted the automotive industry. In addition, escalating geopolitical tensions and looming interest rate increases have further exacerbated the sector's negative performance. However, fundamentally sound automotive stocks Honda Motor (HMC), Blue Bird Corporation (BLBD), and Vicinity Motor (VEV) have been…

The automotive industry accounts for about 4% of global GDP. The industry is also going through a period of disruption due to EVs and autonomous driving which will create its own set of winners and losers. That’s why investors should consider top auto stocks such as Honda Motor Company (HMC),…

Despite apparent logistical hurdles and record high January inflation data, the demand for automobiles continues to thrive. So, we think it could be wise to add quality auto manufacturing stocks Toyota (TM), Honda (HMC), and Tata (TTM) to one’s portfolio now. These stocks have outperformed the markets so far this…

Japanese automaker Toyota (TM) displaced General Motors (GM) last year as the highest-selling automobile manufacturer in the United States amid strong demand for EVs and hybrids. The rising acceptance of international car brands in the U.S. has caused domestic automobile manufacturers to lose market share. Given this backdrop, we believe…

An increase in new car sales with the easing of supply chain bottlenecks should help the auto industry rebound this year. While Ford (F) is a renowned player in the auto industry, we think its weakening financials make its shares best avoided for now. Conversely, auto manufacturers Volkswagen (VWAGY), Honda…

Japan’s Honda Motor Co (NYSE: HMC) said on Tuesday it has signed a joint venture agreement with the U.S. based battery research startup SES Holdings to launch higher density and low-cost lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles.