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John Rosevear

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John Rosevear is a Senior Contributing Motley Fool Auto Analyst covering publicly traded companies in the auto industry and issues affecting the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter covering electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also spent several years at Fidelity Investments in various communications and investor education roles. He holds a B.A. in Government from Cornell University. Fun fact: John once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch's office — and yes, Lynch was there at the time!

Recent Articles by John Rosevear

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Sep 2, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Resorts to Big Discounts to Offset the Diesel Scandal's Impact

VW-brand sales in the U.S. were down over 9% last month. But believe it or not, that's good news for the scandal-battered brand.

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Sep 2, 2016 by John Rosevear

Toyota's SUVs Can't Offset a Huge Decline in Sedan Sales

Sales of the automaker's mainstay sedans got clobbered last month. Buyers are turning to SUVs, and Toyota's are good -- but can Toyota build enough SUVs to make up the difference?

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Sep 2, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Chinese Regulators are Holding Up Uber's Deal to Leave China

Chinese antitrust regulators say they have opened an investigation into Uber's deal to sell its China operation to rival Didi Chuxing. That's not good news for the Silicon Valley ride-hailing giant.

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Sep 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Motor Company's U.S. Sales are Slipping

The Blue Oval said that its U.S. sales fell 8% in August. While the overall market's growth has stalled, Ford got hit worse than some rivals. Here's why.

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Sep 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Gains for Jeep Help Keep Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Sales Growth Going

The iconic SUV brand, a critical source of profits for cash-strapped FCA, posted a 12% sales gain in the U.S. last month. That helped FCA to an overall gain despite a choppy market.

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Sep 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

A Surprise for Honda: Sales of Its Small Cars Are Rising

Most of Honda's rivals are seeing sales of their sedans drop as more buyers favor SUVs. Honda is selling plenty of SUVs, but it's posting sales gains with its small cars, too.

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Sep 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

General Motors Remains on Track Despite an August Sales Slump

GM's U.S. sales fell 5% last month, but the General posted retail gains on some of its most profitable products while holding the line on incentive spending.

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Aug 31, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Will Audi's Electric Vehicles Stack Up Against Tesla Motors?

Audi's CEO has confirmed that its upcoming electric luxury SUV will be followed by a big, high-end luxury sedan using the same powertrain. How will the electric Audis compare to Tesla's current offerings?

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Aug 31, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Did General Motors Offer $6 Billion for Lyft?

A new report says that GM verbally floated an offer to buy the ride-hailing startup outright for about $6 billion. What exactly happened, and why would GM want to buy Lyft?

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Aug 31, 2016 by John Rosevear

Tesla Motors: We're Going to Need to Sell More Stock, Again

In a new SEC filing, Tesla said it's likely to do another equity offering before the end of the year. How will the market react?

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Aug 31, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Nears Another Settlement in its Emissions Cheating Scandal

A VW executive said the company expects to settle civil claims related to its 3.0 liter diesel engines by early November. Here's what that would mean for Volkswagen.

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Aug 30, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why the U.S. Army Is Interested in General Motors' Electric Pickup Truck

GM sai it will show off an electric Chevy Colorado pickup powered by a hydrogen fuel cell in October, and the Army is planning to put it through its paces.

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Aug 30, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Samsung Is Moving to Become a Major Player in Electric Cars

A new battery factory in Europe is the latest in a string of announcements as the Korean giant moves to win more business from automakers in a transforming industry.

Aug 29, 2016 by John Rosevear and Sean O'Reilly

Self-Driving Car Technology Might Be Here Sooner Than You Think

Driverless car technology will be available to any automaker that wants it by 2019. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Aug 25, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is This Why Tesla Motors Created "Ludicrous Mode"?

Tesla's performance claims have some rivals riled up. They're out to show the Silicon Valley upstart how it's done. Is that part of Musk's plan?

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Aug 25, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is Ride-Hailing Start-Up Lyft Seeking a Big-Name Buyer?

Lyft is going to need more money to keep pace with well-funded archrival Uber. Reports suggest that it might be trying to sell itself to a new owner with deep pockets. Here's what we know.

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Aug 23, 2016 by John Rosevear

Game Changer: How the Auto Industry Just Disrupted Silicon Valley

The idea that Tesla or Google will win the "race" to self-driving cars was just disrupted: Two big auto-industry suppliers say they'll have a self-driving system available in 2019 for any automaker that wants it.

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Aug 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is Daimler's Mercedes-Maybach 6 Concept the Greatest Electric Car Yet?

Nearly six meters long, the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is a super-high-end luxury coupe with a powerful battery-electric drivetrain. It's an exploration of what an ultra-luxury car might look like in the not-too-distant future.

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Aug 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

The Problem With General Motors' Cadillac Escala Show Car: It's Not Electric

The Cadillac Escala Concept is a big sedan that previews GM's upcoming styling for Cadillac. It's gorgeous and filled with great technology. But GM missed an opportunity to do something important.

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Aug 18, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why New Allegations Could Make Things Worse for Volkswagen

Lawyers in a civil case say they have evidence that giant auto-supplier Bosch may have helped VW cheat on emissions -- and may have helped with the coverup. Here's why that could make things worse for VW.

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