Automotive Industry News 7 January 2026

Why Qualcomm stock moved: Volkswagen’s 2027 chip plan and Samsung 2nm talks

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 21:19 (EST) — Markets closed for the day. Trading ended with all major indexes settled. Qualcomm shares closed Thursday 0.9% higher at $181.87 after Volkswagen announced it had signed a letter of intent naming Qualcomm

9 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Investment·Semiconductors·Stock Market·Technology

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% on Piper Sandler upgrade as investors look past EV cuts

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 18:45 EST — After-hours Ford Motor shares climbed almost 5% on Thursday following an upgrade from Piper Sandler. In after-hours trading, the stock was last seen up 4.8% at $14.40, after reaching $14.49 earlier in

9 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Electric Vehicles·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

Qualcomm stock rises as Volkswagen lines up long-term Snapdragon infotainment deal

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 15:04 EST — Regular session QUALCOMM Incorporated shares rose 1.3% on Thursday after Volkswagen said it signed a letter of intent that could make the U.S. chip designer a core supplier for the carmaker’s next

8 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Business Deals·Stock Market·Technology News

Ford stock jumps nearly 5% as Piper Sandler upgrades, 2028 “eyes-off” tech plan in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 12:50 EST — Regular session Ford Motor (F.N) shares rose 4.7% to $14.39 by midday on Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the automaker to “overweight,” a call for the stock to outperform. The gain came

8 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Investment·Stock Market·Technology

Ford stock jumps after Piper Sandler upgrade as eyes-off driving plan comes into view

New York, January 8, 2026, 10:18 EST — Regular session Ford stock was up about 4.5% at $14.36 in morning trade on Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the automaker and raised its price target. Shares have traded between $13.78 and

8 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Autonomous Vehicles·Investment News·Stock Market

EV Stocks Mixed in Premarket: Rivian Rises Despite Recall as Tesla, Lucid Slip

New York, Jan 8, 2026, 06:14 EST — Premarket Rivian Automotive (RIVN.O) rose 2.8% to $20.06 in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday after regulators said the EV maker is recalling about 20,000 vehicles, while Lucid Group (LCID.O) fell 4.9% and

8 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Company News·Electric Vehicles·Investing·Stock Market

Carvana stock rises after Vanguard stake filing as Jefferies flags December sales pickup

New York, Jan 7, 2026, 19:55 ET — After-hours Carvana Co (CVNA) shares rose on Wednesday after a filing showed The Vanguard Group held an 11.86% stake in the online used-car retailer at the end of 2025. The stock closed

8 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Company Analysis·Financial News·Investing·Stock Market

Synopsys stock rises after CES automotive push as AI trade returns to tech

New York, January 7, 2026, 19:36 (EST) — After-hours Synopsys, Inc. shares rose in after-hours trading on Wednesday, tracking a renewed bid for AI-linked technology names and fresh attention on the chip-design software maker’s automotive pitch at CES. Synopsys was

8 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Automotive Industry·Investment·Stock Market·Technology News

NIO stock ticks up as CATL battery-swap pact, millionth-vehicle milestone hit tape

NEW YORK, Jan 7, 2026, 09:45 (EST) — Regular session NIO Inc shares were up 0.2% at $4.79 in early New York trading on Wednesday after battery maker CATL said it had signed a five-year cooperation agreement with the Chinese

7 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Business News·Electric Vehicles·Stock Market·Technology

Ford stock rises before the bell as 2025 U.S. sales show hybrid strength

New York, January 7, 2026, 08:44 (ET) — Premarket Ford Motor shares were up about 2.3% at $13.80 in premarket trading on Wednesday. The move follows Ford’s latest U.S. sales update, which leaned heavily on hybrids and lower-priced trucks at

7 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Stock Market

Mobileye stock jumps premarket after $900 million Mentee Robotics deal and new automaker win

New York, January 7, 2026, 05:43 EST — Premarket Mobileye Global Inc (MBLY.O) shares rose about 5.9% to $12.18 in U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday. The driver-assistance technology maker disclosed it had agreed to buy humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics

7 January 2026

Automotive Industry·Business Deals·Robotics·Stock Market·Technology News

Ford stock rises after 2025 U.S. sales jump 6% on hybrids; earnings and jobs report in focus

New York, January 6, 2026, 21:46 (EST) — Market closed Ford Motor Co (NYSE: F) shares closed up 2.45% at $13.80 on Tuesday after the automaker reported its best annual U.S. sales since 2019, lifted by hybrid models and the

7 January 2026

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Automotive Industry News 7 January 2026 - 9 January 2026