Automakers Face Market Turbulence 10-8-25 - Becker Business

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Podcast: Becker Business
Host: Scott Becker
Episode: "Automakers Face Market Turbulence 10-8-25"
Date: October 8, 2025

Episode Overview

In this concise news update, Scott Becker delivers a snapshot of the automotive industry’s current landscape, focusing on significant stock movements and the challenges faced by both electric vehicle (EV) startups and legacy automakers. The episode centers on market turbulence, with key updates on five major automakers: Lucid, Tesla, Rivian, Ford, and BMW.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. EV Maker Volatility

Lucid’s Struggles
- Lucid's stock is under pressure, dropping 8.37% in a single day and nearly 28% year-to-date.
- Quote: “Lucid dropped 8.37% yesterday, is now down nearly 28% year to date, really struggling.” (00:18)
Tesla’s Discount Strategy
- Tesla cut prices on the Model Y to drive demand, resulting in their stock falling more than 4%.
- Despite the dip, Tesla remains up 7.24% year-to-date.
- Quote: “Tesla dropped more than 4% yesterday on really notes that they're going to discount cars, their Model Y to try and make them more affordable and goose sales again. They're still up 7.24 year to date.” (00:26)
Rivian’s Whiplash Year
- Rivian’s performance has been volatile: after a strong start, gains evaporated, leaving shares flat for the year.
- Quote: “Rivian, which had been performing great this year, is now down to flat year to date after having done very, very well.” (00:37)

2. Legacy Automaker Headwinds

Ford’s Supply Chain Setback
- Ford fell 6% in one day due to a serious supply chain disruption—a fire at an aluminum supplier’s plant affecting F-150 production.
- The event brings back memories of supply chain vulnerabilities witnessed during COVID-19.
- Quote: “Ford dropped 6% yesterday based on a serious supply chain interruption...Brings you back to the COVID times where supply chain becomes everything and not being too vulnerable.” (00:44)
BMW’s Weak China Sales
- BMW shares plummeted 9% following a downward revision in its annual sales forecast, citing poor demand in China and continued turbulence from the “auto tiro” fallout.
- Quote: “BMW shares dropped 9% yesterday after the company cut its annual sales forecast citing weak sales in China and the fallout from the auto tiro.” (00:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Lucid’s Troubles:
- Scott Becker (00:18): “Lucid dropped 8.37% yesterday, is now down nearly 28% year to date, really struggling.”
Tesla’s Discounting Move:
- Scott Becker (00:26): “Tesla dropped more than 4% yesterday on really notes that they're going to discount cars, their Model Y to try and make them more affordable and goose sales again. They're still up 7.24 year to date.”
Ford’s Supply Chain Woes:
- Scott Becker (00:44): “Ford dropped 6% yesterday based on a serious supply chain interruption. One of their supplier plants which manufactures a type of aluminum they use in their best selling vehicle, the F150 had a horrible fire, will be down for a little bit causing some trouble. Brings you back to the COVID times where supply chain becomes everything and not being too vulnerable.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:18 — Lucid’s stock drop and year-to-date struggles
00:26 — Tesla’s price cuts and market reaction
00:37 — Rivian’s volatile year
00:44 — Ford’s supply chain crisis and F-150 impact
00:57 — BMW’s major loss tied to China market slowdown

Tone & Style

Scott Becker provides direct, factual, and rapid-fire updates, focusing on notable numbers and underlying causes. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of supply chains, international sales dynamics, and the rapid changes impacting market sentiment in the automotive sector.

Summary prepared for listeners seeking a brisk, insightful breakdown of the latest market challenges faced by major global automakers.

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This is Scott Becker with the Becker Business and the Becker Private Equity Podcast. The first thing we're to talk today is about automakers because a lot going on with both the EV makers and the general traditional legacy automakers. I'll go through five very quickly. First on the EV side, Lucid dropped 8.37% yesterday, is now down nearly 28% year to date, really struggling. Tesla dropped more than 4% yesterday on really notes that they're going to discount cars, their Model Y to try and make them more affordable and goose sales again. They're still up 7.24 year to date. Rivian, which had been performing great this year, is now down to flat year to date after having done very, very well. Two other automakers we'll talk about quickly. Ford dropped 6% yesterday based on a serious supply chain interruption. One of their supplier plants which manufactures a type of aluminum they use in their best selling vehicle, the F150 had a horrible fire, will be down for a little bit causing some trouble. Brings you back to the COVID times where supply chain becomes everything and not being too vulnerable. Finally, fifth, BMW shares dropped 9% yesterday after the company cut its annual sales forecast citing weak sales in China and the fallout from the auto tiro. So those are, those are five automakers we're following and find fascinating. Lucid, Tesla, Rivian, then Ford and BMW. Thank you for listening to the Becker Business Podcast, the Becker Private Equity Podcast. Thank you very much for joining us.