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5/25/2013, 5:29 AM ET

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Friday, May 24, 7:58 AM Chrysler (FIATY.PK) says software issues held up production this year which led to a nasty cut of the automaker's profits, but a bigger issue could be lying under the surface. Sources tell the Detroit News that the large number of rookie workers on the assembly line were the real bug in the system. Comment! [Consumer, Global & FX]
Friday, May 24, 7:06 AM May is an important month for the automobile industry after the last three years saw a post-Q1 dip in sales. Industry forecasts are for May volume to top 1.4M units, which would mark a 9% Y/Y improvement. If May comes in strong, annual forecasts are likely to be raised as the threat of another late spring swoon is lifted. What to watch: A pickup in housing could help lift sales of full-sized pickups, while the average selling price for automakers (GM, F, FIATY.PK, NSANY.OB, TM, HMC, VLKAY.PK) should look strong as they take their foot off the promotional pedal. Comment! [Consumer]
Thursday, May 23, 7:26 AM Slow down there Tesla Motors (TSLA). A blog post from Chrysler (FIATY.PK) says the EV automaker is "unmistakably incorrect" in its statement on being the only U.S. automaker to have fully repaid its government loans, noting Chrysler paid off U.S. and Canadian government loans ahead of schedule. On Tesla, Chrysler asks if it's a short memory or a short-circuit that led to the disputed claim? 33 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 22, 6:48 AM The Big Three (F, GM, FIATY.PK) automakers will cut back on summer shutdowns at factories with production goals being setting higher. GM won't shut down its factories at all while Ford and Chrysler will trim their shutdown schedule. At the moment, Japanese automakers (HMC, TM, NSANY.OB) still have a week scheduled for a summer plant shutdown. 2 Comments [Consumer]
Friday, May 17, 11:05 AM A nice little jump in consumer sentiment bodes well for automobile companies, according to CNBC's Phil LeBeau. The outlook for the industry looks extremely good with fresh models from automakers (F, GM, TM, FIATY.PK, HMC, NSANY.OB, VLKAY.PK) coinciding with structural pent-up demand and the uptick in sentiment. 4 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 15, 12:31 PM The buzz in the automobile industry is that Fiat (FIATY.PK) may move its corporate headquarters to the U.S. after completing a merger with Chrysler. The speculation falls in line with recent comments from CEO Sergio Marchionne that he would prefer a primary listing on the NYSE or Nasdaq for the combined company. Comment! [Consumer, Global & FX]
Tuesday, May 14, 8:53 AM Another day, another major recall for Chrysler (FIATY.PK) with over 192K cars set to be probed for engine stalling issues to follow up on yesterday's circuit board recall. The stalling engine investigation from U.S. regulators covers Chrysler 300C luxury cars, Dodge Charger muscle cars, and Dodge Magnum wagons from the 2006 model year. Comment! [Consumer, Global & FX]
Monday, May 13, 8:44 AM For the first time in more than a decade, the Big Three automakers (GM, F, FIATY.PK) claimed a majority of the category winners in a prestigious vehicle quality survey. The increase in quality by the trio dovetails nicely with a pickup in demand for U.S. models that has Japanese automakers scrambling (TM, HMC, NSANY.OB) to respond. 2 Comments [Consumer, Global & FX]
Thursday, May 9, 12:39 PM Explosive growth in China's SUV market has automakers scrambling to bring more models to the market to take advantage of the cozy margins offered by the category. What to watch: General Motors (GM -1%), Ford (F), and Chrysler (FIATY.PK) could see the biggest benefit from the hot Chinese SUV market with the automakers already ramping up production while German counterparts Mercedes-Benz (DDAIF.PK), BMW (BAMXY.PK), and Audi (VLKAY.PK) are stuck in a lower gear. 3 Comments [Consumer, Global & FX]
Monday, May 6, 10:30 AM The task of closing plants and cutting jobs in Europe isn't getting any easier for General Motors (GM), Ford (F +1.8%), and Chrysler (FIATY.PK) as the Big Three don't have the leverage to force politicians to act quickly on proposals, but the trio still sees light at the end of the tunnel. The companies are getting just enough cuts in to slowly trim losses and see opportunities by mid-decade as austerity measures in the region fade. 3 Comments [Consumer, Global & FX]
Thursday, May 2, 10:52 AM Yesterday's doubled-digit gains in April auto sales for the Big Three (GM, F, FIATY.PK) is another indication that the tables have turned in the automobile industry. The Detroit automakers increased their U.S. market share by 150 bps to 46.2% in just a year at the expense of Japanese automakers (NSANY.OB, HMC, TM). The trend has become so entrenched that Nissan is cutting prices and Toyota is reeling from the realization that its powerhouse Camry is now "boring" to consumers. 8 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 1, 10:28 AM The Big Three (F, GM, FIATY.PK) all posted double-digit Y/Y April U.S. sales numbers and topped estimates, but is the best still to come? A fresh slate of models is just hitting dealerships and industry insiders say pent-up demand in the U.S. is barely getting tapped. Though costs in Europe are still a major concern, auto stocks (CARZ, VROM) are becoming enticing on U.S. strength and with China looking wide open as local joint ventures start to pay off. 4 Comments [Consumer, Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 1, 8:13 AM Chrysler (FIATY.PK) April U.S. sales: +11% to 156,698 vehicles to just beat the estimate of analysts with trucks performing well during the month. Sales rose 49% for the Ram brand, 18% for Dodge, and 2% for Jeep while Chrysler brand sales dropped 13%. Comment! [Consumer, Global & FX]
Wednesday, May 1, 7:46 AM Auto sales are being driven higher by a recovery in the housing market and the wealth effect of a percolating stock market just as much (if not more) than pent-up demand, according to analysts. The average age of vehicles on the road has actually increased to 11.2 years from 10.8 years, giving some indication that perhaps "hundreds of thousands" of units need to be replaced. What to watch: All the major automakers report April U.S. sales numbers today with expectations running high that milder weather and new models on the market boosted sales. 13 Comments [Consumer]
Wednesday, May 1, 7:32 AM S&P changes its outlook on Chrysler (FIATY.PK) to positive from stable and notes a ratings upgrade could occur during the next twelve months. The ratings agency thinks the automaker will grow revenue and profits as new product launches take hold. Currently, Chrysler stands four notches below investment grade. Comment! [Consumer, Global & FX]
Tuesday, April 30, 12:55 PM Automobile industry snapshot: With a third of the year in the books, the fight for market share in the U.S. is being won by Ford (F), Chrysler (FIATY.PK), and Toyota while South Korean automakers stumble (KIMTF.PK, HYMLF.PK) and General Motors (GM) slowly recovers to where it stood six months ago. Though estimates for total industry sales in 2013 keep ranging higher, watch for Japanese automakers (NSANY.OB, HMC, TM) to use a weakened yen to compete more aggressively on price. On the EV front, the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt hope to take advantage of Tesla Motors (TSLA) pulling the plug on its 40-kWh version of the Model S. 16 Comments [Consumer]

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