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GM Cuts 200 Jobs At Michigan Tech Center Days After Stronger Than Expected Earnings Report

General Motors Co. laid off more than 200 salaried employees on Friday, mostly at its Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, according to Bloomberg.

The cuts, announced around 7 a.m. via a Slack message, were attributed to “business conditions” rather than performance, according to people familiar with the meeting.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/gm-cuts-200-jobs-michigan-tech-center-days-after-stronger-expected-earnings-report

#Layoffs #AutoMakers #Earnings

CarMax Plunge and Truck Sales Collapse Unmask a Looming Auto Recession

Auto Industry in Crisis: Why Plunging Sales and Mass Debt Signal a Broader Economic Threat

The cracks in the U.S. economy are becoming impossible to ignore, and the auto industry is flashing the brightest warning signs. From plummeting used-car sales at major retailers to mass bankruptcies among suppliers, a confluence of negative factors suggests a looming recession on Main Street that the stock market seems dangerously detached from.

The Used-Car and Truck Market Collapse

The evidence starts with sales figures and the struggling consumer:

CarMax stock is in freefall, down 40% this year, including a recent 20% single-day drop. The reason is clear: vehicle sales are declining, leading to a 28% decrease in net income.

The subprime auto loan market is buckling. Tricolor, a major subprime auto financier, filed for bankruptcy on September 10. High-risk lending is becoming unsustainable, with loan delinquencies at 5% and repossessions up 20% year-over-year (YOY). This signals that the hardest-hit consumers are running out of money.

The commercial side is just as weak. U.S. heavy truck sales have collapsed to levels lower than during the pandemic, plunging by 131,000 units, or 24%. A recent government response—a 25% tariff on imported heavy trucks—is unlikely to help when the core problem is lack of demand, not foreign competition. If manufacturers can’t sell trucks and CarMax can’t sell cars, tariffs won't fix the underlying issue.

The Domino Effect on Manufacturing and Suppliers

The slowdown in sales has created a severe bottleneck in the supply chain, threatening the entire manufacturing ecosystem:

North American orders for goods are down 21% from the year before, signaling manufacturers are cutting future production plans.

This lack of demand is crushing suppliers under the weight of debt. First Brands, an American supplier that makes essential parts like water pumps and filters, filed for bankruptcy. The core reason: low orders from automakers. The company carries a staggering $6 billion in debt, illustrating how rapidly the crisis is moving up the supply chain.

The Economic Reckoning

These company and industry-specific problems translate directly to a broader economic downturn:

Job and Production Cuts: With sales falling and debt rising, manufacturers are forced to pull back on production, leading to cut hours and mass layoffs.

GDP Contraction: Decreased production and lost jobs immediately reduce business-to-business spending, which then triggers an overall dip in GDP and economic activity.

The Stock Market Disconnect: The data points to a major economic contraction, yet the broader stock market has remained resilient, creating a "bubble." If this economic reality forces a correction, the market risks a major "popping" event, threatening the pensions, 401(k)s, and wealth of millions of retail investors.

The bottom line is that the auto industry, a massive pillar of the American economy, is in deep distress. The warning signals are undeniable, suggesting that the current Wall Street enthusiasm is out of sync with Main Street's grim reality.

#AutoMakers #Economy #Recession

Today, I found out what the extra 3 dozen sheet metal sc--ws and 5 rolls of duct tape are for, listed as standard equipment on my 2019 Taurus

Ford Recalls 102,000 Cars After Doors Start Falling Apart.

Trim Troubles Hit Ford's Final Taurus Generation
Ford Motor Company has issued a recall affecting 102,000 Taurus sedans manufactured between 2016 and 2019 due to B-pillar door trim pieces that may detach while driving. The defective trim on both driver and passenger sides can create potential road hazards when it breaks free during normal vehicle operation.

The problem stems from a manufacturing process change that eliminated hand rollers previously used to ensure proper adhesion of the trim pieces. Vehicle owners have reported wind noise as an early warning sign of failing trim attachments before they fall off completely. Ford has had over 450 warranty claims related to failing door trim on Taurus models so far. If your vehicle is affected, tough luck. Ford says parts to remedy the situation are not yet available, but owners will be notified when they are.

Another Entry in Ford's Record-Breaking Recall Year
This Taurus recall adds to Ford's unprecedented 2025 performance, with 90 recalls issued by July setting an industry record for any automaker in a full year. The cumulative impact has affected over 4 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles across 82 separate recalls through June.

Ford's biggest single recall this year involved 850,318 vehicles worldwide, including popular models like the F-150, Bronco, and Explorer. That massive action targeted defective fuel pumps in 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and Super Duty pickups, along with 2021-2022 F-150, Mustang and Navigator models. Additional recalls have addressed brake failure risks in roughly 123,000 vehicles and malfunctioning rearview cameras across multiple Ford models.

#Recall #News #AutoMakers #AutoParts

Ford should just give their vehicles away for free and mark up repair parts by 900%

With Ford giving away their vehicles for free, this would eliminate Ford having to deal with Recalls which is like flushing good money down the old toilet. With no more responsibility for recalls, this would turn into an instant cash cow for Ford.
Who needs Dave Calhoun to come up with brilliant ideas like this!

#AutoRepair #AutoParts #AutoMakers #Responsibility #Recall

Ford Layoffs a Sign of Its Crippled EV Business - 1000 Employees

https://247wallst.com/investing/2025/09/17/ford-layoffs-a-sign-of-its-crippled-ev-business/

It's about time Ford realize that it cannot compete in the EV business. Loosing $5billon per year with no end in sight is not a good business strategy.

Ford will need to lay off more of Model E and retreat. Join venture with another Chinese EV manufacturing company, build them in China, and ship them to the US just like what GM is doing.

#Layoffs #EV #AutoMakers #Restructuring

Cuts in Germany

The automotive industry is faltering in more ways than one, and layoffs appear to be a direct result of the struggle. The Ford job cuts in Germany are the latest sign of challenging times in the EV industry. This week, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would cut 1,000 jobs in Cologne, where its electric auto plant was floundering after lower-than-expected demand for its battery-powered cars.

https://www.thehrdigest.com/ford-germany-job-cuts-announced-layoffs-lead-the-automotive-industry/

#Layoffs #Germany #AutoMakers #EV

Truck advice for youngsters

After working at Ford, I thought since it would make sense to buy one after my career pivot. Never get high off your own supply, I guess. Just sold my ford truck for 14 grand, I bought it for 32 grand two years ago when the truck market was god awful, huge mistake.. salvaged title. And I put 20k into because the transmission and the transfer case went out. I got sc--wed over by my uncles friend, took it to the shop. Rented truck and the freaking trailer fell off and hit the truck, so 1400 for that, for the rental. Got sc--wed over, front drive shaft went out last winter too.

Ended up getting a ram. I love my v6. I love my ram. I subcontract all my work now, I don’t even have an f250… let’s go. I was very afraid to move on from my concrete contractor but now I’m absolutely turnkey and dump trailer for 7 grand. I lost a lot of money on that truck but I learned something. All trucks are the same. I would buy a brand new ram 2500 because they’re cheap trucks and cost the same to repair. I do not like ford. Get a warranty on your truck, get a little v6. They're all the same, really.

#AutoMakers #AutoParts #Trucks #Trucking #Advice

GM Plant to temporary lay off workers

The General Motors plant in Wentzville will experience temporary layoffs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 19.

A message from United Auto Workers Local 2250 chairman, Jon Daugherty, and the plant executive, Eric Shelhorn, noted the layoff stems from parts availability.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2025/09/12/st-louis-wentzville-gm

#Layoffs #AutoMakers

Ford 2019 Redesigned Models are getting Ax

in 2019, which is 6 years ago, Ford introduced the new redesign models Explorer, Escape, F150, Mustang, and Transit. The only model that is still selling above 100,000 units per year is the F150. If you look at these vehicles after 6 years, they are all still look the same.

This is the main reason why Ford vehicles sales are down. Why would anyone want to buy a new vehicle that looks like the ones from 6 years ago.

Ford will ax the Escape and Transit, the Mustang is iconic so Ford will hold on to it even though Ford loses money making the Mustang.

#Product #Automotive #AutoMakers #Sales #Strategy