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General Motors Co. emerged from the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp. (old GM) in July 2009. GM has eight brands and operates under three segments: GM North America, GM International, and GM Financial. The United States now has four brands instead of eight under old GM. The company regained its US market share leadership in 2022, after losing it to Toyota due to the chip shortage in 2021. 2024's share was 17.0%. The Cruise autonomous vehicle arm, which GM now owns outright, previously operated driverless geofenced AV robotaxi services in San Francisco and other cities, but after a 2023 accident, GM decided that it will focus on personal AVs. GM Financial became the company's captive finance arm in 2010 via the purchase of AmeriCredit.

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米自動車大手のGM（ジェネラル・モーターズ）の株価が冴えない。同じく米自動車大手のフォード自動車が第2四半期決算を発表した後に、GMの株価は水曜午後の取引で大きく下落する展開となった。

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President Donald Trump's auto tariffs are expected to drive up car insurance and repair costs, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/04/44785814/car-insurance-premiums-are-set-to-go-through-the-roof-soon-due-to-trumps-auto-tariffs">affecting even drivers who aren't buying new vehicles</a>. What Happened: Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;25% tariffs on imported vehicles&nbsp;are slated to extend to foreign-made auto parts by May 3. Despite hints of potential leniency from Trump, experts predict that the heightened trade barriers will eventually dent consumers&#8217; pockets, NBC News <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/trump-tariffs-car-insurance-bill-price-auto-repair-cost-rcna201392?ref=biztoc.com">reported</a> on Wednesday.
Auto insurance costs have been climbing for several years, and a prolonged trade war could push&nbsp;the average annual cost of&nbsp;car insurance up by over&nbsp;$300 by the end of&nbsp;the year, with New York and Florida&nbsp;predicted to experience the steepest increases, according to <a href="https://insurify.com/car-insurance/report/">estimates</a>&nbsp;from Insurify.
The rationale is straightforward: insurance companies will have to shell out&nbsp;more to replace damaged car&nbsp;parts that are subject to&nbsp;tariffs. &#8220;When&nbsp;you get into an accident,&nbsp;your car insurance company is&nbsp;the one that&#8217;s&nbsp;going to be buying those&nbsp;parts to repair your vehicle,&#8221; said&nbsp;Terence Lau, dean of Syracuse&nbsp;University's College of Law.
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Many vehicles are susceptible&nbsp;to multiple Trump administration tariff&nbsp;policies, impacting not only the auto industry but also&nbsp;levies on steel and aluminum,&nbsp;taxes on chips, and duties on global imports.
Why It Matters: Consumers have been scrambling to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44817399/liberation-day-tariffs-why-some-americans-are-rushing-to-buy-a-car-before-trumps-25-auto-duty-hits">purchase cars before the tariffs instigate price increases</a>. Retail sales figures released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday show a 5.3% surge in&nbsp;sales at motor vehicle and&nbsp;parts dealers from February to March. 
Meanwhile, inventories of used vehicles have declined from 43 to 39 days from March to April, according to Cox Automotive.
The tariffs may put companies like Ford Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) at high risk of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44806252/trump-tariffs-could-put-ford-gm-at-high-risk-of-negative-ratings-report">receiving negative ratings</a> from ratings agency S&amp;P.
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Not Buying A New Car? You May Still Pay An Extra $300 Due To Trump's Auto Tariffs: Here's More

Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has said the company boasts a &#8220;U.S.-centric&#8221; supply chain amid Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on the auto industry.
What Happened: In an <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/rivian-ceo-discusses-tariffs-says-ev-maker-has-very-u-s-centric-supply-chain">appearance</a> on Fox Business, the CEO shared that Rivian's vehicles are manufactured locally in the U.S. at a facility in Normal, Illinois. He went on to describe how Rivian has been focused on building the company's supply chain and ‘production footprint' in the country.
Rivian manufactures major components of its vehicles, like the motors and the battery, domestically. However, Scaringe pointed out that the aluminum and steel supply chain for the company is a ‘mix'.
He then called the automotive supply chain ‘complex' with lots of factors at play. It's worth noting that Scaringe reiterated Rivian was working on alternatives in light of the tariffs, but it could be difficult.
Speaking on the restrictions surrounding the exports of rare earth metals from China, Scaringe said it is a challenge for all electric vehicles. ‘In terms of the processing of the materials, that happens almost exclusively in China.'
Rivian currently sells the R1S, R1T, as well as Fleet vehicles, the Delivery 500, and the Delivery 700. The company has the Rivian R2 and the R3 in the pipeline.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: Scaringe's comments come at a time when the U.S. auto sector is grappling with uncertainty about the Trump administration's tariffs.
The U.S. has seen growth in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers"> domestic EV sector</a>, with more drivers now willing to adopt EVs as their primary vehicles.
However, analysts maintain that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44746593/goldman-sachs-hits-the-brakes-auto-tariffs-slumping-demand-may-shake-up-ford-tesla-rivian-lear-visteon">tariffs could hurt </a>U.S. companies like Rivian, General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) amid declining demand and increasing costs.
There could be a silver lining amid the uncertainty as Trump noted that he may provide some relief to a few auto manufacturers who &#8220;need a little bit of time&#8221; to acclimate themselves to the new tariff environment. Trump's comments led to an increase in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44798727/auto-stocks-rise-on-trumps-comments-about-supporting-us-car-companies-whats-going-on">value of auto stocks</a>.
Price Action: RIVN stock currently trades for $11.91 on the NASDAQ, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Rivian's 'US-Centric' Supply Chain Could Offer Edge Amid Trump's Auto Tariffs, Says CEO RJ Scaringe

Wall Street analyst Dan Ives has said that Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is best suited to deal with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44578839/trumps-25-tariff-on-imported-vehicles-could-shatter-detroits-auto-economy-warns-business-leaders-it-will-hurt-hardworking-americans">auto tariffs levied by the Donald Trump</a> administration.
What Happened: During an interview with Yahoo Finance, Ives shared that the Elon Musk-led EV giant was ‘best positioned' to deal with the tariffs relative to the Detroit companies — General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), and Stellantis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>).
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He then said that despite Tesla still being impacted by the tariffs, it's limited to auto parts only. &#8220;It will ultimately be finished cars vs auto parts. I think that'll be a significant difference, &#8221; Ives said.
However, Ives also exercised caution. ‘When it comes to Tesla, I think the worry is what does retaliatory look like in China,' he said before outlining how the company has a crucial six months ahead with Tesla's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/04/44787364/tesla-deploys-unsupervised-fsd-at-giga-texas-to-move-cars-from-factory-to-lot">autonomous driving tech </a>as well as the Cybercab in Austin, Texas.
Ives also reiterated that Tesla's declining sales figures in Europe, as well as the challenges it faces in the U.S., have to do with Musk's ‘self-inflicted brand issues,' alluding to the billionaire's involvement with the Trump administration.
Why It Matters: Ives's comments signal Tesla's strong position in the U.S. domestic EV market, where it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44802015/us-electric-vehicle-sales-up-11-in-q1-as-tesla-declines-the-winners-and-losers">dominates in sales</a> with a 43% market share in the EV sector in Q1 2025.
However, that hasn't stopped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/04/44829030/tesla-owners-face-new-challenge-amid-tariffs-vandalism-insurance-costs-going-up-twice-the-national-rate">Tesla owners in the U.S.</a> from experiencing problems like targeted vandalism as well as rising insurance premiums and low used car values, likely due to Musk's right-wing politics.
Amid the tariffs, Musk's company recently suspended all new orders for its U.S.-made Model S and Model X in China. Despite most of Tesla's production taking place domestically, the company's plans for mass producing the Cybercab and the Semi have been<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44831422/donald-trumps-145-tariffs-on-china-could-disrupt-teslas-cybercab-semi-production-report"> affected by the tariffs</a>.
However, the Trump administration indicated that it would be open to providing relief to some auto manufacturers amid the tariffs, which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44798727/auto-stocks-rise-on-trumps-comments-about-supporting-us-car-companies-whats-going-on">saw auto stocks rise</a>. Trump said some automakers &#8220;need a little bit of time&#8221; to adjust to the new rules.
Price action: GM stock is currently trading for $44.54 on NYSE, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Dan Ives Says Tesla 'Best Positioned' To Deal With Tariffs: 'It Will Ultimately Be Finished Cars Vs Auto Parts'

<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/03/44319045/jeff-bezos-is-genius-who-helped-benefit-himself-and-the-world-with-amazon-vc-says-the-beneficiary-is-the-consumer">Jeff Bezos</a> is quietly placing a big bet on the future of electric vehicles through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44671636/nvidia-applied-materials-provide-115m-fund-to-digital-engineering-startup-rescale">startup </a>called Slate Auto, according to <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/">TechCrunch</a>.
The secretive company has raised at least $111 million in a Series A round to fund the creation of a two-seat electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, according to a<a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1979776/000182224723000002/xslFormDX01/primary_doc.xml"> public filing</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Slate Auto Quietly Got Its Start Inside Re:Build Manufacturing</h2>
Slate Auto launched in 2022 inside Re:Build Manufacturing, a company connected to Bezos' network. It has been flying under the radar, quietly hiring hundreds of employees, many of whom have worked at Ford (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), Stellantis (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), and Harley-Davidson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOG#NYSE">HOG</a>). Slate has also attracted other marquee investors, including Mark Walter, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Thomas Tull, an early investor in Re:Build Manufacturing, TechCrunch reported.
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The company's mission is ambitious. The anonymous sources cited by TechCrunch say Slate leaders often point to the Ford Model T and Volkswagen Beetle as inspiration, hoping to build a vehicle that could become a "first car" for many buyers.
Slate also aims to sell a line of accessories and apparel to go with the small margins of its low-cost truck, a strategy that will be familiar to Harley-Davidson and Jeep-maker Stellantis veterans, many of whom have now taken up residence in Slate's executive ranks.
Christine Barman, Slate's CEO, and a longtime Chrysler veteran, is leading the company with a steady hand. In an interview with<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suWI0mnXMk8&amp;ab_channel=careergirls"> Career Girls</a>, Barman reflected on her career path, saying, "I love the fact that I can take something from a concept and see it all the way through to production and then see it on the road."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Big Money Behind Slate Auto's $111 Million Fundraise</h2>
Slate's Series A fundraising included investments from Bezos' family office, overseen by Melinda Lewison, who is listed as a director in company filings. According to<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/08/inside-the-ev-startup-secretly-backed-by-jeff-bezos/"> TechCrunch</a>, the company has authorized hundreds of millions of preferred and common shares, hinting at even larger funding rounds ahead. Although specific amounts invested by Bezos have not been disclosed, documents show his direct participation with other wealthy individuals.
Slate plans to start production as soon as late 2026 at a facility near Indianapolis, according to<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/network-engineer-at-slate-4170199472/"> employment ads</a> and an<a href="https://uwalumni.com/news/the-electric-revolution-the-uw-now-livestream-looks-at-the-future-of-evs/"> interview with Executive Chairman Rodney Copes</a>. It remains unclear whether the company will build a new factory or repurpose an existing one.
The startup has also discreetly shown a proof-of-concept vehicle to investors at a rented design studio in Long Beach, California. With a marketing slogan already patented — "WE BUILT IT. YOU MAKE IT." — Slate points to an emphasis on customer personalization and aftermarket upgrades.
The timing is bold. The EV industry has cooled after years of explosive development, with many startups going bust and others hemorrhaging billions to stay alive. Instead of cloning Tesla's high-end-first model, Slate is inverting that script and aiming for the affordable market from the start.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Slate Auto Is Tapping Into Amazon's Talent Playbook</h2>
Slate's DNA is intertwined with deep Amazon ties. In addition to Bezos' investment, the project is backed by former Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) executives, such as Diego Piacentini, according to<a href="https://viewdifferent.io/portfolio/re-car/"> his site</a>. Slate's e-commerce and digital teams are largely comprised of Amazon expats, and this only deepens the connection.
Instead of adopting the brashness typical of many buzzy EV start-ups, Slate is taking a more grounded approach. Re:Build Manufacturing's chief executive officer, Miles Arnone, is seen as Slate's founder. However, Slate is run by Barman, who has kept a low profile, focusing on developing a product that might silently disrupt the game.
Armed with deep pockets, top-tier automotive talent, and a different playbook, Slate Auto could be the stealth giant that revolutionizes the electric vehicle market.
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Bezos Bets Big: Slate Auto Quietly Raises $111M Series A To Build $25K EV Truck, Eyes 2026 Launch In Indianapolis

Rho Motion reported today a <a href="https://rhomotion.com/news/global-ev-sales-up-29-in-2025-from-previous-year/">substantial rise in global electric vehicle (EV) sales </a>for March 2025, underscoring continued momentum in the shift toward EVs.
The industry research firm recorded a 29% year-over-year increase in March 2025 EV sales and a 40% gain over February 2025.
According to Rho, 1.7 million EVs were sold globally last month, contributing to 4.1 million units moved in the first quarter.
China led global EV sales in the first quarter of 2025, delivering 2.4 million units, a 36% jump compared to the same timeframe in 2024.
Nearly one million of those were sold in March, coming close to the all-time high reached in August 2024. Although trade friction with the U.S. persists, the effect on Chinese EV exports has been minimal, given the relatively low shipment volume between the two countries. This also includes the Model S and Model X from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), which are exported from the U.S. to China, in low volumes, but due to the current tariffs, the price would almost double for these Tesla vehicles, said the press release.
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Europe posted solid growth in EV sales so far this year, with overall deliveries up 22% year-to-date. Battery EV (BEVs) climbed 27%, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) rose by 10%.
In contrast, France experienced an 18% decline in EV purchases YTD, after scaling back state incentives.
The U.K. stood out, recording a 42% increase in BEV sales and surpassing 100,000 total EV units sold in March, its highest monthly total ever.
EV sales across North America, which includes the U.S., Canada, and Mexico rose 16% in the first quarter of 2025.
However, recent policy changes could shift market dynamics. In March, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports worldwide, a move likely to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">drive up prices for both EVs and traditional gas-powered cars</a>. 
While automakers under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) can mitigate some of the impact by verifying U.S. content, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44522387/japanese-automakers-face-29-billion-tariff-hit-nissan-mazda-subaru-most-at-risk-says-analyst">companies with operations in Japan, Korea, and Mexico</a> are expected to bear the brunt, along with American manufacturers that build vehicles overseas.
Last year, around 60% of EVs sold in the U.S. were assembled domestically. Nevertheless, a notable portion still comes from international factories, many of which now face steeper trade hurdles.
The factors are poised to alter the pricing structure and competitive landscape of the U.S. automotive market moving forward.
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General Motors shares are trading lower after Barclays downgraded the stock from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered its price target from $70 to $40.

Canada announced a temporary six-month relief from its countermeasure tariffs on U.S. goods critical to domestic manufacturing, processing, and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/food-and-beverage">food and beverage packaging</a>.
The decision signaled a notable de-escalation in North America's trade standoff and aligned with a more conciliatory tone recently struck by the Trump administration.
The move follows Washington's unexpected shift in posture last week, when President Donald Trump pledged a 90-day pause on new reciprocal tariffs to allow for "fair" with strategic partners.
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Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, in a press release Tuesday morning, emphasized the strategic nature of the tariff relief, which will apply to U.S. inputs used in key sectors vital to Canada's economic and national security. 
&#8220;We continue to stand by Canada's workers and businesses. Today, we're giving Canadian companies and entities more time to adjust their supply chains and become less dependent on U.S. suppliers. This will help make our economy stronger and more resilient," Champagne said.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Automakers Get A Conditional Pass</h3>
Canada also announced a performance-based remission framework aimed at automakers with operations in the country. 
Under this plan, manufacturers who continue to produce and invest in Canadian facilities will be allowed to import a limited volume of U.S.-assembled, CUSMA-compliant vehicles tariff-free.
&#8220;The number of tariff-free vehicles a company is permitted to import will be reduced if there are reductions in Canadian production or investment,&#8221; Canadian authorities highlighted.
On April 3, the U.S. implemented 25% tariffs on Canadian automobiles, targeting the non-U.S. content even in CUSMA-compliant vehicles. 
In response, Canada imposed its own 25% tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles that aren't CUSMA-compliant, as well as on the non-Canadian and non-Mexican components of compliant U.S. vehicles, on April 9.
Canada and the U.S. share a trade relationship worth more than $1.3 trillion annually, with over $3.6 billion exchanged daily. 
Canada is the top buyer of U.S. goods, absorbing 17.5% of American exports, while ranking as the second-largest source of U.S. imports. 
In sectors like autos and energy, the two economies operate as a single ecosystem—making trade skirmishes particularly disruptive.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Financial Lifeline For Big Canadian Business</h3>
Champagne also confirmed that applications are now open for the Large Enterprise Tariff Loan Facility, a government-backed program to provide liquidity to firms hit hardest by the tariff fight. 
The facility targets companies tied to food, energy and national security, provided they weren't already in insolvency prior to the crisis. Eligible businesses must commit to maintaining operations and preserving jobs in Canada.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Markets Reacted</h3>
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6% to 5,437 points by 9:00 a.m. ET, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 223 points, reaching 40,748.07. The Nasdaq 100 gained 0.9% and the Russell 2000 also climbed 0.9%.
Cross-border-exposed stocks moved with mixed momentum:
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<li>General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) dropped 0.6%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) declined 1.2%</li>
<li>Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>), which maintains a sizeable Canadian footprint, rose 0.6%.</li>
<li>Machinery exporter Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) edged up 0.5%</li>
<li>Canadian National Railway Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNI#NYSE">CNI</a>) added 1%.</li>
<li>Energy major Suncor Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>) gained 0.7%.</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWC#NYSE">EWC</a>) rose 0.8%</li>
<li>Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXC#NYSE">FXC</a>) held flat.</li>
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Canada Eases Retaliatory Tariffs On US Goods As Trade Tensions Thaw Under Softer Trump Stance: Stocks React

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Barclays analyst Dan Levy downgraded the rating for General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $70 to $40. General Motors shares closed at $45.14 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Michael Ha downgraded HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) from Outperform to Neutral and cut the price target from $396 to $336. HCA Healthcare shares closed at $340.62 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HCA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Amy Li downgraded the rating for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRWD#NASDAQ">IRWD</a>) from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $8 to $0.7. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals shares closed at $0.6479 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IRWD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jones Trading analyst Catherine Novack downgraded the rating for Rallybio Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLYB#NASDAQ">RLYB</a>) from Buy to Hold. Rallybio shares closed at $0.2702 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RLYB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Dan Levy downgraded Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $22 to $14. Mobileye Global shares closed at $12.94 on Monday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MBLY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Considering buying GM stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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This General Motors Analyst Is No Longer Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Tuesday

Barclays analyst Dan Levy downgrades General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $70 to $40.

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Barclays Downgrades General Motors to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $40

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) are at high risk for receiving negative ratings from ratings agency S&amp;P amid the uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44578839/trumps-25-tariff-on-imported-vehicles-could-shatter-detroits-auto-economy-warns-business-leaders-it-will-hurt-hardworking-americans">auto tariffs</a>.
What Happened: The ratings agency released a report on Monday, first <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-14/s-p-sees-high-risk-to-ford-gm-ratings-if-auto-tariffs-go-ahead">noted</a> on Bloomberg, citing the 25% auto tariffs on car manufacturers by the Trump administration as the reason for the risk. Interestingly, cars assembled in Mexico and Canada subject to more intricate and complex tariffs based on where the parts were imported from.
The automotive industry involves a complex, multi-national supply chain, with car manufacturers importing parts from various countries across the globe. Ford is currently rated BBB- while GM boasts a BBB rating, according to the agency.
Analysts pointed out that the forecasts carry a ‘significant amount of uncertainty' given the Trump administration's volatility with the tariffs. The report also mentioned a 2% decline in the cumulative U.S. auto sales as well as a price increase of about 5-10% for consumers.
Why It Matters: The report comes at a time when Trump and the government have been on the receiving end of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44729157/michigan-auto-groups-criticize-trump-for-not-halting-auto-tariffs">criticism from stakeholders</a> in the auto industry due to the tariffs.
A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44756759/new-research-shows-donald-trumps-25-tariffs-could-cost-auto-companies-108billion-report">recently released report</a> suggests that the tariffs could cost the auto industry over $108 billion, highlighting the magnitude of the administration's decision amid a temporary 90-day halt on most tariffs.
However, the president indicated that he wanted to support and help car companies navigate the trade changes. Trump's comments were well-received by the market as U.S. auto stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44798727/auto-stocks-rise-on-trumps-comments-about-supporting-us-car-companies-whats-going-on">experienced a surge in value </a>following his statement to the media.
Price Action: GM is currently trading at $45.14 on the NYSE, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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Check out more of Benzinga&#8217;s Future Of Mobility coverage by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mobility">following this link.</a>
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Trump Tariffs Could Put Ford, GM At 'High Risk' Of Negative Ratings: Report

A new report highlights the growth of several automotive brands, as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) saw its market share decline in the U.S.<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/electric-vehicle"> electric vehicle sector</a> in the first quarter.
What Happened: A political push by Tesla CEO Elon Musk has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/25/02/43447273/tesla-sales-drop-12-in-california-is-elon-musks-support-for-donald-trump-hurting-ev-sales">led to protests </a>at Tesla dealerships and lower sales of the leading electric vehicle company in the United States and around the world.
A new Cox Automotive <a href="https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/q1-2025-ev-sales/">report</a>, shared by <a href="https://www.teslarati.com/best-selling-ev-brands-us-q1-2025/">Teslarati</a>, highlights the top-selling electric vehicle companies and models in the United States for the first quarter.
The report estimates that 296,227 electric vehicles were sold in the United States in the first quarter, up 11.4% year over year. According to the report, new EVs made up around 7.5% of the overall U.S. new car sales in the quarter.
For comparison, the overall U.S. EV market sold 1.3 million new vehicles in 2024, a record. That figure was up 7.3% year over year.
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Winners and Losers: Tesla remained the U.S. leader by a wide margin, outselling the following top 10 companies combined. However, the EV leader saw its overall U.S. sales down 8.6% year over year.
Here were the top EV sellers in the first quarter by units sold, according to the report:
<ol>
<li>Tesla: 128,100</li>
<li>Ford: 22,500</li>
<li>Chevrolet: 19,186</li>
<li>BMW: 13,538</li>
<li>Hyundai: 12,843</li>
<li>VW: 9,564</li>
<li>Honda: 9,561</li>
<li>Kia: 8,656</li>
<li>Rivian: 8,553</li>
<li>Cadillac: 7,972</li>
</ol>
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) and General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), which owns Chevrolet, ranked second and third for the quarter. Ford saw 11.5% overall year-over-year growth in the quarter.
Several of General Motors&#8217; brands saw strong growth, including Chevrolet, which had first-quarter sales up 114.2% year over year.
Porsche led the way as a brand with a 249% year-over-year increase in the first quarter, followed by Toyota (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TM#NYSE">TM</a>) at +196%, GMC at +183, Subaru at 173% and Volvo at +173%.
Outside of Tesla, other decliners included Lexus (-9%), Mini (-16%), Kia (-24%), Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) (-37%) and Mercedes-Benz (-58%).
These were the top-selling EV models in the U.S. in the quarter:
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<li>Tesla Model Y: 64,051</li>
<li>Tesla Model 3: 52,520</li>
<li>Ford Mustang Mach-E: 11,607</li>
<li>Chevrolet Equinox EV: 10,329</li>
<li>Honda Prologue: 9,561</li>
<li>Hyundai Ioniq 5: 8,611</li>
<li>VW ID.4: 7,662</li>
<li>Ford F-150 Lightning: 7,187</li>
<li>BMW i4: 7,125</li>
<li>Tesla Cybertruck: 6,406</li>
</ol>
Tesla had three of the top 10 selling models in the quarter with the Model Y and Model 3 significantly ahead of the competition. The Ford F-150 Lightning sold better than the Cybertruck in the quarter though.
What's Next: Tesla continues to be the market leader in the U.S., but its market share has fallen in recent years with increased competition and now brand power concerns.
Tesla's U.S. quarterly sales are down 26% from their peak according to the report with the company's overall U.S. auto market share now around 3%, down from 5% in 2023.
Cox Automotive predicts volatility for electric vehicles sales in the U.S. for the rest of 2025 depending on automotive tariffs and the ending of EV credits.
"The year certainly started strong, but the road ahead will be anything but smooth," Cox Automotive analyst Stephanie Valdez Streaty said.
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Tesla Loses Steam In Q1 While US EV Sales Climb: The Winners And Losers

When the market throws a delightful little soiree for the bears and headlines scream of doom, gloom and capital destruction, it often feels like it&#8217;s the end of it all.
But odds are the world is not going to end.
It was the same in previous bear markets.
During the 1998 Russian crisis and the collapse of Long Term Capital Management, closed-door meetings at the New York offices of the Federal Reserve were held, in which participants discussed who would pony up enough cash to save the financial system.
Warren Buffett passed. Instead, a bunch of Wall Street and a few French banks stepped up with the necessary cash.
During the Great Financial Crisis, it felt like the financial system&#8217;s implosion was always just seconds away.
In the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the end of the world was the lead story for weeks on end.
In every case, the world survived and stocks recovered.
In each case, this was the winning investment strategy during the bear market.
If the end does come, I suspect none of us will be concerned about our stock portfolio.
I do not recall Charlton Heston asking Cornelius or Zira about the price of IBM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) or General Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) in Planet of the Apes.
Rick Grimes of The Walking Dead never takes a break from killing zombies to call his broker.
If the world survives the tariff war of 2025, we might want to make some of the moves that paid off in the aftermath of prior almost-end-of-the-world events.
One of the best strategies is buying dividends and dividend growth.
Investors who bought stocks like Pfizer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFE#NYSE">PFE</a>), Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>) and CapitalOne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) in early 2009 not only locked in high levels of income, their gains over the next decade were spectacular.
Buying high-yield stocks like Unum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNM#NYSE">UNM</a>), Tanger Outlets (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKT#NYSE">SKT</a>) and Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) in the spring of 2020 has also worked out extraordinarily well for investors who allowed rational thinking to overcome fear.
Unless the world ends, this time should offer the same opportunities to lock in high yields from companies that also offer the potential for outsized long-term gains.
Shares of Pfizer have once again fallen to levels that make the stock a high-yielding opportunity for patient investors.
Pfizer has a diverse drug portfolio and is in a strong position in the vaccine markets. Going forward, they are shedding the off-patent drug business to focus on innovation and newer products.
Pfizer generates massive amounts of free cash flow, which is used to pay down debt, buy back stock and pay dividends.
The company plans to pay out 50% of cash flow as dividends so the payout should continue to grow over time.
Ford Motor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) is one of the best-positioned auto companies in the current environment and should do very well as the trade war progresses towards a conclusion.
Ford continues to dominate the pickup truck market and I don&#8217;t see that changing anytime soon.
Ford intends to have a presence in the EV market but will not abandon the traditional market anytime soon. The Mustang Mach-E and Lightning F-150 electric vehicles are both selling well and attracting customers who have never considered Ford products before.
Ford has focused on reducing debt and strengthening its balance sheet over the past few years, and this strategy is working.
The company currently has over $25 billion in cash and securities on the books.
The stock is currently yielding over 7% and has excellent long-term appreciation potential from current levels.
UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) shares have also fallen to the level where the dividend is attractive. At the current price, the yield is over 7%.
UPS seems like a solid bet, even with some bumps in the road ahead. They&#8217;re the big dog in package delivery, handling way more daily packages than FedEx in the US.
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Shares of major automakers such as Ford Motors Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motos Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Stellantis Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) are trading higher Monday after President Donald Trump indicated he wants to support car companies navigating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44796529/wall-street-pulls-back-after-early-gains-as-tariff-uncertainties-persist-whats-driving-markets-monday">recent trade changes.</a>
What To Know: Speaking during a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele at the White House, Trump said some automakers "need a little bit of time" to adjust supply chains and shift production of parts to the United States. He stated he's "looking for something to help" those companies as they make the transition according to <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/14/auto-stocks-rise-as-trump-says-he-wants-to-help-some-car-companies.html">CNBC.</a>
Trump's comments follow his recent imposition of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, which took effect on April 3. While some other tariffs have been reduced and companies like Apple were granted exemptions, the automotive tariffs remain. 
Ford and Stellantis have launched temporary employee pricing programs to offset consumer pressure. Others, like Jaguar Land Rover, halted U.S. shipments entirely, and Hyundai Motor has pledged to hold prices steady for at least two months.
Price Action: Ford share were up 4.07% at $9.71, General Motors shares were up 3.77% at $45.28 and Stellantis shares were up 5.19% at $9.32 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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