The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat this month for a March MMI reading of 86. Request a 30-minute demo of the MetalMiner Insights platform now.
Category: Automotive
Week in Review: Tesla’s battery play; supply chains under stress; E.U.-U.K. trade talks
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: Tesla’s struggle between price competitiveness and battery range; supply chains amid the coronavirus outbreak; U.S. industrial production; zinc’s global supply deficit; and E.U.-U.K. trade talks. Looking for […]
Tesla downgrades battery range to make car prices more competitive
The electric vehicle (EV) market is facing significant headwinds. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook On the one hand, consumer anxiety over EVs’ limited range and extended recharge periods is making the majority reluctant to commit.
Week in Review: Geely-Volvo merger; China’s steel sector; iron ore prices
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: India’s auto sector; a merger of Geely and Volvo; China’s steel industry amid the coronavirus outbreak; the E.U.’s anti-dumping probe of aluminum extrusions from China; and iron […]
Automakers Geely, Volvo to merge and list
As if to underline the more dynamic and entrepreneurial nature of private sector firms, Geely Auto Group in China is set to create what many are describing as China’s first global car maker. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook Part of China’s big three private car […]
India’s auto sector reaches crucial point amid government’s emissions goals
India’s automobile sector is at a crossroads. Metal prices fluctuate. Key is knowing when and how much to buy with MetalMiner Outlook. Request a free trial. The country has embarked on a clean energy drive following its commitment to the Paris agreement in 2015 and has now dedicated itself to reduce its emissions by 2030. […]
Week in Review: MMI week; palladium prices; U.K. automotive sector after Brexit
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look back at the week that was and the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: U.S. steel prices, 2019 metals sector M&A activity, palladium prices, the copper market amid the coronavirus outbreak, the British automotive sector and more. Looking for metal price forecasting and […]
What’s next for U.K. car manufacturing after Brexit?
One of U.S. President Donald Trump’s objectives when applying high import tariffs to steel, aluminum and, now, downstream products was to support domestic producers by making it economically more attractive to produce locally than to import. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price risk — trial MetalMiner’s monthly metal buying outlook An unexpected, or at […]
Week in Review: Copper prices; British Steel roadblock; U.S. auto sales
Before we head into the weekend, let’s take a look at the week that was and some of the metals storylines here on MetalMiner, including coverage of: copper prices and the coronavirus’ impact; European steel consumption; Jingye’s British Steel takeover bid; U.S. steel production; automotive sales and more. Improve metal purchase timing and mitigate price […]
Automotive MMI: 2019 U.S. sales down; Nissan moves to quarterly reporting
The Automotive Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell three points for a February MMI reading of 86. Generate hard savings on your metal buys year-round; trial MetalMiner’s monthly outlook report U.S. automotive sales General Motors is scheduled to announce its Q4 and full-year 2019 sales results today at 8 a.m. ET. Ford, meanwhile, reported fourth-quarter sales […]