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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

Aug 6, 2015 by John Rosevear

TrueCar Earnings: CEO Will Depart After Unexpected Loss

Revenue rose 31%, but the company posted a loss after originally guiding to a profit, and its founder will step down as a result.

Aug 5, 2015 by John Rosevear

Tumi Holdings Bags a Big Increase in Profit

A boost in demand for its premium line, as well as a reduction in promotional costs, helped boost profit and margins despite exchange-rate headwinds.

Aug 5, 2015 by John Rosevear

Has Fiat Chrysler Finally Broken Its Discounting Habit?

Profits on past sales gains were eaten up by incentives. Has FCA finally changed its approach?

Aug 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

Toyota Profits Jump on Weak Yen as Sales Drop

Small sales declines in Japan and key emerging markets were more than offset by a big windfall from the declining yen.

Aug 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

BMW Profit Dips as China Worries Loom

Revenue jumped on strong sales growth in the U.S. and Europe, but increased spending and a slowdown in China cut into profit.

Aug 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

Honda's Trucks Shine While Sedans Continue to Slump

Sales of the Accord sedan fell again in July, but the company's SUVs continue to find plenty of buyers.

Aug 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Has Ford's Aluminum F-150 Finally Turned the Corner?

Despite more big gains for GM's full-size pickups, the Blue Oval's new pickup finally managed a sales increase in July. Is the tide about to turn for Ford?

Aug 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Big Pickups and SUVs Power More Gains for General Motors

The Chevy Silverado continued to gain ground on Ford's F-150, while GM's big -- and not so big -- SUVs also sold well.

Jul 31, 2015 by John Rosevear

Does This Crash Test Mean Ford's Aluminum F-150 Is Unsafe?

Drivers of extended-cab versions of Ford's new pickup are at risk in a particular kind of crash, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said after crash-testing the new truck. Here's how Ford plans to fix it.

Jul 31, 2015 by John Rosevear

Strong Subaru Sales and a Weak Yen Boost Profit at Fuji Heavy

Big sales gains for Subaru in the U.S. and a favorable shift in exchange rates helped drive a 61% jump in net profit.

Jul 31, 2015 by John Rosevear

Honda's Profit Jumps on Strong SUV Sales

Big sales of the company's smallest crossover SUV in the U.S. and China -- and some help from exchange rates -- helped power a 20% jump in net profit.

Jul 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler's Profit Jumps on Strong Jeep Sales

Surging truck and SUV sales delivered a much-needed profit boost in North America, while abroad operations remained mostly robust.

Jul 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Diageo Promises a Turnaround as Profits Fall Again

Global inventory-reduction efforts and a turn away from mass-market brands hurt net sales and profits, but a return to growth is expected as the company broadens its premium offerings.

Jul 29, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will Fiat Chrysler Boost Profits Like General Motors and Ford?

Like its Detroit rivals, FCA sold a lot of trucks and SUVs in the second quarter. But will it match their fat second-quarter profit margins when it reports earnings on Thursday?

Jul 29, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Group: Earnings Fall as China Sales Slip

Favorable exchange rates helped boost revenue, but a drop in China sales and headwinds in other key markets trimmed after-tax results.

Jul 29, 2015 by John Rosevear

Dorman Products Misses Estimates on Weak Sales Growth

Sales and earnings both fell short of Wall Street estimates as a dearth of new products and a key customer's inventory cuts continued to weigh the company down.

Jul 28, 2015 by John Rosevear

How Ford Made Record Profits Despite Low F-150 Sales

Sales of Ford's F-Series fell over 6% in the second quarter, but profits were up big. Here's how it happened.

Jul 28, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's Profits Jump as New Products Boost Margins

Ford brushed off weak pickup sales and worries about China to post a sharp gain in second-quarter profits.

Jul 27, 2015 by John Rosevear

The Feds Hit Fiat Chrysler Hard Over Recalls

After botching a series of recalls, FCA has agreed to pay $105 million in penalties -- and to offer to buy back thousands of defective pickups and SUVs.

Jul 26, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford Motor Company Earnings: Will the New F-150 Finally Pay Off?

Ford lost ground to Chevy in the pickup wars in the second quarter. Did that dent the Blue Oval's bottom line, and when will Ford fight back?

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