Automakers mainly skip 2026 Super Bowl advertising

Volkswagen is one of three automakers expected to advertise during the Super Bowl in 2026. Courtesy VW DETROIT — Automakers are largely sitting on the advertising sidelines during this year’s Super Bowl amid uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry involving sales, tariffs and regulations. Carmakers — historically major buyers of ads during the big game…

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Automaker is stronger together amid $26 billion reset

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa speaks during an event in Turin, Italy, Nov. 25, 2025. Daniele Mascolo | Reuters DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa on Friday said the automaker plans to move forward as one company amid speculation that it would be better off selling brands or splitting up after disappointing results. “Stellantis is a…

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Stellantis $26 billion hit overhauling its business

Shares of automaker Stellantis dropped more than 14% in European trading on Friday, after the company said it expects to take a 22-billion-euro ($26 billion) hit from overhauling its business to accelerate the rollout of electric and hybrid vehicles. Shortly after the European opening bell, Milan-listed shares of the firm were 14.4% lower. Stock Chart…

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Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds

Tesla remained a strong contender in Beijing’s competitive electric vehicle scene, as the company’s China-produced EV sales grew modestly in January from the year before, amid a broader industry slowdown. According to data published by the China Passenger Car Association on Wednesday, January deliveries from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory rose by 9% to 69,129 units, from…

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