Detroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran war

Financial Times: They could be forced to cut vehicle discounts and raise prices if the conflict drags on for more than six months given their slim margins, according to analysts. 

“The war in Iran has raised our costs and its duration remains uncertain,” GM’s chief executive Mary Barra said in an earnings presentation this week. She added the group was reducing spending in other areas to counter the rise in oil and other commodity prices…

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