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John Rosevear

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John Rosevear is a senior contributing Motley Fool auto analyst covering automakers and trends shaping the global economy. John is a former CNBC reporter who covered electric vehicle makers and the future of the auto industry. He also worked at Fidelity Investments in communications and investor education roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University. He once spent an entire day sitting on the floor of Peter Lynch’s office – with Lynch present.

Recent Articles by John Rosevear

Sep 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

The Best Labor Day Deals in Autos

Labor Day weekend is a popular time to buy a new car -- and there are usually some great deals to be had. Here are six good choices that should be available at great prices this weekend.

Sep 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Is General Motors Launching Sedans When SUV Sales Are Booming?

SUV sales are up and sedan sales are down, but GM is spending big to launch two new sedans over the next few months. Here's why that actually makes sense.

Sep 2, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's SUVs Set the Stage for Strong Profits

Sales of Ford's profitable SUVs boomed again in August, setting the stage for a very strong third-quarter result for the Blue Oval.

Sep 2, 2015 by John Rosevear

Honda's Sales Are Clobbered As Buyers Choose SUVs Instead

The good news: Honda's CR-V is setting sales records. The bad news: Buyers are deserting the Accord and Civic sedans.

Sep 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford F-Series Sales Surged, but So Did Incentives

Retail sales of Ford's F-Series rose 15% last month. After months of shortages, Ford says that supplies of the new F-150 -- and its incentives -- are finally close to "normal."

Sep 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors: Strong Truck Sales Are Setting Up Another Big Quarter

GM gained U.S. retail market share last month, as buyers flocked to its pickups and crossover SUVs. The results should put GM on track for a strong third quarter.

Sep 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Can Fiat Chrysler Turn Big SUV Sales Into Big Profits?

Sales at FCA's Jeep brand continue to be white-hot as consumer demand for SUVs surges. But other parts of the company are lagging as FCA cuts discounts in a bid to improve profitability.

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Nov 21, 2019 by John Rosevear

Will Fiat Chrysler Force a Merger With General Motors?

FCA's CEO says that the benefits could be huge, and it would be wrong not to try. But GM isn't interested in what it sees as a bailout of FCA. Will FCA try a hostile takeover of its much larger competitor?

Aug 31, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Sales May Slump at Honda and Toyota

Both automakers sell lots of sedans in America -- but fewer Americans are buying sedans, and analysts think that both automakers will report sharp sales drops for August.

Aug 31, 2015 by John Rosevear

Are Ford's F-150 Sales Finally Looking Up?

Ford will release August sales data on Tuesday. The experts think Ford is likely to outperform the market. This Fool thinks Ford's dealers might be selling more pickups, which would be great for the Blue Oval's bottom line.

Aug 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will This New Ford Everest SUV Rival Jeep's Grand Cherokee?

The brand-new Ford Everest is a brawny-but-luxurious 4x4 SUV that was developed in Australia. Could it be coming to the U.S. with the Ranger pickup in 2018 to take on Jeep?

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Aug 27, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Self-Driving Cars Won't Be Here Soon

The first cars with limited self-driving features are already coming to market. But it's likely to be many years before autonomous cars are able to fully deliver on their promise of a safer, more efficient future. Here's why.

Aug 26, 2015 by John Rosevear

3 Reasons Why Ford Will Bring Back the Ranger

Ford is said to be weighing a new Ranger pickup that would be built in Michigan starting in about 2018. Here are three reasons why a new Ranger -- at that factory -- makes a whole lot of sense for Ford.

Aug 26, 2015 by John Rosevear

Who Profits From a Future Filled With Self-Driving Cars?

A world where all of the cars drive themselves is probably still a long way off. But we can invest in a few of the companies that are creating the technology right now

Aug 25, 2015 by John Rosevear

Can the 2016 Accord Boost Honda's Slumping Sales?

Sales of the 2015 Accord are down almost 14%. Honda is giving its sedan a big facelift for 2016. Will it be enough to reverse the decline?

Aug 25, 2015 by John Rosevear

How Hard Will China's Slump Hit Ford?

Over the last few years, Ford has invested billions of dollars in a massive expansion in China -- and it plans to spend billions more. But industrywide sales are slumping. How will Ford's China operation weather this growing economic storm?

Aug 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

Is Fiat Chrysler Stock Really a Buy?

Morgan Stanley thinks FCA shares could jump 30%, and the bank's case has some merit. But one Fool still has big concerns about investing in the Italian-American automaker.

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Aug 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

How Badly Will the China Slowdown Hurt General Motors?

GM sells more vehicles in China than it does anywhere else. But its bottom line is still less exposed to a China slowdown than you might think.

Aug 23, 2015 by John Rosevear, Rich Smith, and Travis Hoium

3 Car Models Automakers Should Ax Right Now

Some cars are great ideas from the start. Others? Not so much. We asked three of the Fool's auto-minded contributors to choose the cars most deserving of "discontinued" status.

Aug 22, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Aston Martin Is Taking On Tesla Motors

The tiny century-old British supercar maker is gearing up to launch an all-electric luxury sedan. It may sound like madness, but Aston Martin needs an electric car -- and it's not at all afraid of Tesla Motors.

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