Robert Ferris

Articles by Robert Ferris

Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV - CNBC

Business July 30, 2026

German luxury auto brand Audi unveiled its full-size Q9 SUV on Tuesday. It is the first so-named vehicle for Audi and the latest in a product push aimed at the heart of the American market, where t�...

A 'perfect storm' points to a much smaller U.S. auto market by 2040 - CNBC

Business June 29, 2026

Ten years ago, a record 17.6 million cars, trucks and SUVs were sold in the U.S. Some forecasts say the country might not come close to that number again. Analysts at consulting firm Bain & Com�...

How Chinese carmaker Geely put roots in the U.S. - CNBC

Business May 5, 2026

Politicians on both sides of the aisle want to block Chinese vehicles from the United States. But over 100 Chinese automakers, auto tech companies, and parts suppliers already have a presence in the�...

How the EV pullback is affecting factories and jobs in the South - CNBC

Business February 2, 2026

For most of the past two decades, the majority of electric vehicle-related investments have gone to Republican-led districts, especially in the Southeast. With the industry pulling back from electric�...