Electric Vehicles

Chicago Rivet & Machine Co. (CVR) declared a $0.03 per share quarterly dividend, payable December 19, 2025. While marking continued dividend policy, future payouts depend on profitability, cash needs and financial health, as determined by the Board. The company faces market challenges including fluctuating prices, supply chains, and automotive industry changes, particularly the EV transition. Diversifying its customer base beyond automotive is crucial for long-term stability. Investors should consider risks detailed in SEC filings.

Einride, a Swedish autonomous electric freight technology company, plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Legato Merger Corp. III, valuing the company at $1.8 billion. Expected to trade on the NYSE in early 2026, the deal aims to generate $219M. Einride boasts a contracted ARR of $65M and a pipeline exceeding $800M, serving over 25 customers in seven countries, including PepsiCo and Heineken. The company offers both driver-operated and autonomous EV freight services, licensing its technology and aiming to reduce emissions in the $4.6 trillion global freight market.

Toyota has revised its full-year operating profit forecast upward to 3.4 trillion yen, despite a 1.45 trillion yen hit from U.S. tariffs. The September quarter’s operating profit, however, fell short of analyst estimates due to these tariffs, with a nearly 28% year-over-year decline in quarterly profit despite increased revenue. Toyota is exploring exporting U.S.-made vehicles to Japan in response to trade agreements. Analysts expect continued pressure on profitability, with potential recovery contingent on trade stability and currency fluctuations amidst growing EV competition.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD and Great Wall Motor are rapidly gaining market share in Brazil, driven by affordable EVs and a strategic focus on emerging markets. In 2024, EV imports from China surged. BYD has established a major production facility in Brazil, and others are following suit. While benefiting consumers and driving EV adoption, the influx raises concerns about job losses and has led to reintroduced import tariffs. However, Chinese automakers remain committed to the Brazilian market, aiming to shape consumer preferences and drive long-term EV growth.

Faraday Future (FFAI) appointed Chris Nixon Cox as a global strategic advisor, effective November 3, 2025. Cox will focus on bolstering international expansion by fostering investor relations, navigating governmental affairs, and cultivating industrial cooperation. His role supports FFAI’s “EAI + Crypto” strategy, emphasizing AI-driven innovations and cryptocurrency integration. Cox will join the planned FFAI Global Strategic Advisory Council. This appointment aims to accelerate the company’s global deployment strategy and secure sustainable growth in the EV market.

NIO Inc. reported record-high monthly deliveries of 40,397 vehicles in October 2025, a 92.6% year-over-year increase. Year-to-date deliveries reached 241,618, up 41.9% from the previous year, with cumulative deliveries totaling 913,182. The breakdown includes 17,143 NIO, 17,342 ONVO, and 5,912 FIREFLY vehicles. The ONVO L90 achieved over 10,000 deliveries monthly for three consecutive months after its launch in late July 2025.

XPeng reported a record-breaking month in October 2025, delivering 42,013 smart EVs, a 76% year-over-year increase. This marks the second consecutive month exceeding 40,000 deliveries. Year-to-date deliveries reached 355,209, a 190% increase from 2024. XPeng is expanding internationally, entering seven new markets, and its XNGP driver assistance system boasts an 86% urban driving penetration rate. The company will showcase its AI advancements at the upcoming XPeng AI Day event.

Tesla’s Q3 revenue increased by 12% year-over-year, but net income plunged 37%. Price cuts to compete with Chinese EV manufacturers and a 50% surge in operating expenses, including AI investments, contributed to the decline. The market reacted negatively, with shares dipping in extended trading. This adds to broader market concerns, as other tech companies also reported disappointing earnings. Simultaneously, smaller altcoins faced a disproportionate impact during the recent crypto market correction, highlighting their increased risk.

Tesla’s Q3 earnings revealed a 12% revenue increase but a 37% net income drop due to price cuts to compete with Chinese EV makers and a surge in operating expenses driven by AI and R&D investments. This mixed performance and broader market concerns led to a dip in Tesla’s stock price. The market awaits upcoming earnings reports from tech giants to gauge overall market health. A recent crypto downturn disproportionately impacted smaller coins, highlighting the volatility of altcoins.

Key market takeaways include renewed U.S.-China trade war tensions impacting market volatility, evidenced by intraday swings in the Dow. Despite these concerns, Treasury Secretary Bessent signaled the U.S. will maintain pressure on China. A federal judge blocked planned workforce reductions during the government shutdown. Apple unveiled new MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro models, while Anthropic launched Claude Haiku 4.5. Finally, established automakers express EV concerns related to demand and profitability, as Tesla prepares to release its quarterly earnings report.