Auto executives are hoping for the best and planning for the worst in 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and CEO of Ford Jim Farley clap, as President Trump visits a Ford production center, in Dearborn, Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters DETROIT — The only consistency has been inconsistency for the U.S. automotive industry during the first half of this decade — a trend that’s expected … Read more

Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Meta, Microsoft and Apple. Plus, a Fed meeting

CNBC’s Jim Cramer alerted investors on Friday that next week will be a consequential one for Wall Street, pointing to a heavy load of quarterly earnings and a Federal Reserve meeting. “Make no mistake, next week matters,” Cramer said. He later added, “The bottom line? Mag Sevens. Momentum pays. Red-hot industrials, and a Fed meeting. … Read more

Megacap earnings next week could lift a stock market that’s broadening out. Here’s what’s ahead

Megacap earnings results next week could lift a stock market that’s broadened out to include a larger number of winners. Earnings kick into high gear next week, with four of the so-called Magnificent Seven companies set to report: Meta Platforms , Microsoft , and Tesla report Wednesday, while Apple posts Thursday. But the group isn’t … Read more

GM to move production of China-built Buick SUV to U.S. plant

Employees work on Buick Envision SUVs at General Motors’ Dong Yue assembly plant, officially known as SAIC-GM Dong Yue Motors Co., Ltd., in Yantai, Shandong Province, China, Nov. 17, 2022. Tang Ke | Visual China Group | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors plans to move production of a Buick compact SUV from China to … Read more

Inside GM’s new world headquarters: Modernized midcentury designs with artifacts, surprises from the American icon

A 1963 Chevrolet K20 pickup truck and a new Chevrolet Silverado EV sit outside General Motors’ new world headquarters on Jan. 6, 2026 in Detroit. Michael Wayland | CNBC DETROIT – Outside General Motors‘ new world headquarters, between the 12-story building and the city’s first new skyscraper in more than 30 years, sit two red … Read more

Ford enters race to offer eyes-off driving tech, starting with $30,000 EV in 2028

Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford, speaks at the Ford Motor Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition, in Louisville, Kentucky, April 30, 2025. Carolyn Kaster | AP Ford Motor plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology on an upcoming $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, the Detroit automaker announced Wednesday. … Read more

GM’s record stock performance beats Tesla, Ford and other automakers in 2025

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, attends the annual Allen and Co. Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference at the Sun Valley Resort in Sun Valley, Idaho, on July 8, 2025. David A. Grogan | CNBC DETROIT — General Motors is on pace to be the top U.S.-traded automaker stock of 2025, as shares of … Read more

EV realism is here. How automakers react in 2026 will be telling

Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT – The U.S. automotive industry has entered a new phase for all-electric vehicles: realism. The industry was euphoric about the EV segment in the early 2020s, but consumer demand never took off as much as expected and, as it fizzled, automakers monitored and planned how to … Read more

Rivian announces new AI tech, in-house chip and robotaxi ambitions

Rivian debuted new tech at its first “Autonomy and AI Day” on Thursday in Palo Alto, California. Credit: Rivian Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive has developed a custom chip, car computer and new artificial intelligence models that will enable it to bring self-driving features to its forthcoming vehicles, the company revealed at its first “Autonomy … Read more

GM’s new ‘Silicon Valley cowboy’ eyes technology renaissance for automaker

GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson during the automaker’s “GM Forward” event on Oct. 22, 2025 in New York City. GM DETROIT — General Motors’ newest product and technology executive has said he thinks of the Detroit automaker as a canvas. One that can be curated, retouched or even torn apart. After roughly six months … Read more