One thing which is constant is change. The global auto manufacturing industry has experienced major changes and is striving to change their business model and product portfolios. This industry is going through various unprecedented challenges in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic has badly impacted the auto industry. The auto industry aimed to adapt to new technological changes to keep pace with fast-growing markets.
The auto manufacturing industry is seeing dramatic changes as it entered into the era of the fourth industrialized revolution. There are various technological changes that completely change this industry such as the Internet of things (IoT) has changed the modern automobile system by connected cars. Likewise, other trends include shared mobility and electrification which are adopted by the auto industry to compete in the fast-growing market. With the emergence of new trends and technologies, consumer behavior is also changing.
Let see how these top 20 leading companies in the automobile industry addressed the changing behavior of consumers:
NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO)
NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) shares were trading up 10.85% at $20.85 at the time of writing on Tuesday. NIO Limited (NYSE: NIO) share price went from a low point around $1.19 to briefly over $21.05 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $20.85. NIO market cap has remained high, hitting $27.67B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 10.
NIO Limited has earlier showed its EV models including the EP9, an electric supercar introduced in 2016; the ES8, its six-seater flagship premium EV model; and the recently launched EC6 SUV at Beijing International Auto Exhibition 2020. The company has also introduced the Navigate on Pilot feature. This new feature automatically guides the car on ring roads and highways. If we look at the recent analyst rating NIO, Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on NIO shares with a Buy rating and a $16.81 price target, which implies room for -4.04% downside momentum this year.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA)
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) last closed at $419.07, in a 52-week range of $44.86 to $502.49. Analysts have a consensus price target of $314.68. It has been reported recently that Tesla Inc. is planning to acquire a 10 percent stake in LG Energy Solution. Elon Musk has also revealed that the company might sell 20 million cars before 2030 and estimated total industry sales at more than 30 million EVs. Tesla has delivered 367,500 vehicles last year. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $371.75 billion at the time of writing.
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) stock drop by -1.35% to $6.60. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on September 08, 2020, is at an In-line. Ford Motor Company (F) has earlier decreased the price of its upcoming all-electric Mustang Mach-E crossover by as much as $3,000 as the automaker seeks to gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded and unsettled sector of the automotive market. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $26.38 billion at the time of writing.
Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA)
Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) shares headed falling, lower as much as -7.36%. The most recent rating by Wedbush, on September 24, 2020, is at an Underperform. Thornton Law Firm informed investors that a shareholder class action lawsuit has been lodged on behalf of shareholders of Nikola Corporation. The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC has also issued the alert to shareholders of Nikola Corporation.
Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS)
Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) fall -3.66% after losing more than -$1.03 on Tuesday. Previously, Workhorse Group Inc. (WKHS) disclosed that its C-Series all-electric delivery trucks have achieved an improved and industry-leading range. New data from testing has shown that Workhorse’s 2020 model year C-1000 Extended Range got a maximum of approximately 160 miles per charge under urban situations.
Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KNDI)
Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (NASDAQ: KNDI) last closed at $7.18, in a 52-week range of $2.17 to $17.40. Analysts have a consensus price target of $4.59. The Shareholders Foundation, Inc. revealed that a lawsuit was filed for certain investors. Kandi Technologies Group Inc. (KNDI) has moved up 230.88% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -58.74% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $369.34 million at the time of writing.
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) stock drop by -2.38% to $28.74. The most recent rating by JP Morgan, on September 09, 2020, is at an Overweight. General Motors Company (GM) disclosed that it has not concluded the deal to jointly build electric pickup trucks and hydrogen fuel cell tractor-trailers with Nikola Corp. If we look at its profitability, its return on assets, investment, and equity is 0.60%, 3.20%, and 3.70%, respectively. This company has a total market capitalization of $41.29 billion at the time of writing.
Ayro Inc. (NASDAQ: AYRO)
Ayro Inc. (NASDAQ: AYRO) shares headed rising, higher as much as 10.84%. Ayro Inc. (AYRO) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Karma Automotive’s Innovation and Customization Center (KICC). As per the partnership, it will use the state-of-the-art Innovation and Customization Center of Karma, Karma Engineering resources, and the Karma Design Studio to offer expertise and contract manufacturing services for the next generation of AYRO’s light-duty vehicles.
Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)
Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI) rose 5.91% after gaining more than $0.95 on Tuesday. Li Auto Inc. (LI) has earlier announced the strategic cooperation with NVIDIA Corporation. Through this strategic cooperation, Li Auto will be the first OEM equipping its vehicles, the full-size extended-range premium smart SUV to be launched in 2022, with the powerful NVIDIA Orin SoC chipset.
XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV)
XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) last closed at $18.78, in a 52-week range of $17.11 to $25.00. XPeng Inc. (XPEV) disclosed that its wholly-owned subsidiary in China, Guangdong Xiaopeng Motors Technology Co., Ltd. entered into a cooperation agreement with Guangzhou GET Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. This company’s total market capitalization has remained high, hitting $13.43 billion at the time of writing.
Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO)
Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (NASDAQ: SOLO) stock soar by 1.20% to $2.52. The most recent rating by ROTH Capital, on July 09, 2019, is at a Buy. Electrameccanica Vehicles Corp. (SOLO) earlier disclosed that the Company is planning to produce an alternative ‘utility and fleet’ version of its flagship SOLO EV, which is projected to become available in early 2021.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU)
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.70%. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on December 18, 2019, is at an Outperform. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) has earlier announced that it has settled with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission regarding the SEC’s investigation into certain emissions-related disclosures by FCA N.V. in early 2016. The settlement includes a payment of $9.5 million.
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP)
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) stock drop by -3.36% to $10.51. The most recent rating by BTIG Research, on September 29, 2020, is at a Buy. GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (GP) market capitalization has remained high hitting, 192.07 million at the time of writing.
Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM)
Tata Motors Limited (NYSE: TTM) fall -1.22% after losing more than -$0.11 on Tuesday. Tata Motors Limited (TTM) share price went from a low point around $3.92 to briefly over $14.03 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $8.87. TTM market cap has remained high, hitting $6.38 B at the time of writing.
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC)
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) last closed at $23.38, in a 52-week range of $19.38 to $29.44. Analysts have a consensus price target of $32.04. Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (HMC) has a total market capitalization of $41.71 billion at the time of writing.
