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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 auto industry. John’s tenure with the company spans 15 years covering auto stocks, mutual funds, and retirement investing. He is a former CNBC reporter who covered the future of autos, including electric vehicles and self-driving cars. Prior to The Motley Fool, he 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.

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Volkswagen's U.S. Boss Suddenly Departs: What It Means

Mar 10, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen's U.S. Boss Suddenly Departs: What It Means

VW said on Wednesday that U.S. chief Michael Horn had left the company, effective immediately. Horn had been the face of VW throughout the diesel emissions scandal, and he was popular with VW's dealers for his blunt, truth-telling style. What's this about?

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Mar 10, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford's European Sales Jump 18% As Its Turnaround Continues

New models and growing European demand for crossover SUVs helped Ford out-gain the European market again last month.

Fiat Chrysler Idles a Car Factory While Its Jeep Plants Work Overtime

Mar 9, 2016 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler Idles a Car Factory While Its Jeep Plants Work Overtime

Sales of the Chrysler 200 have fallen off a cliff, so FCA shut the factory that builds the sedan until it can clear out inventory. Meanwhile, its Jeep factories can't keep up.

BMW Profit Jumps 10% on Strong Sales and Currency Swings

Mar 9, 2016 by John Rosevear

BMW Profit Jumps 10% on Strong Sales and Currency Swings

The German luxury-car giant posted another strong year in 2015 as sales hit a new record despite slowing growth in key global markets.

VW Chattanooga plant

Mar 8, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen: A Big Fine Might Force Us to Cut U.S. Jobs

As negotiations between the German auto giant and the U.S. government over VW's emissions cheating scandal drag on, VW rattles one of the few sabers it has left. Will it matter?

GM's China Sales Slipped Again Last Month: What It Means

Mar 7, 2016 by John Rosevear

GM's China Sales Slipped Again Last Month: What It Means

GM had a great 2015 in China, beating out archrival VW for the sales crown in the world's biggest new-car market. But so far in 2016, GM's vast China operation appears to be struggling a bit.

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Mar 7, 2016 by John Rosevear, Rich Smith, and Daniel Miller

3 Reasons Ford's Lousy Dependability Rating Will Kill the Stock (or Not)

Ford fell to the bottom of the rankings in a new J.D. Power dependability study. How much of a problem will this be for Ford's stock? Three Fools weigh in.

As China's Economy Slows, Ford Is Continuing to Find Growth

Mar 7, 2016 by John Rosevear

As China's Economy Slows, Ford Is Continuing to Find Growth

The Blue Oval's sales in China were down in February, but 2016 is still looking bright for Ford's growth ambitions in the Middle Kingdom. Here's what's happening.

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Mar 6, 2016 by John Rosevear, Rich Smith, and Daniel Miller

3 Reasons Lexus' Superb Dependability Isn't as Good as It Looks (Or Is It?)

Toyota's luxury brand is known for vault-like vehicles that run without fuss for years and years. But is that reputation justified? Three Fool contributors weigh in on a recent automotive quality study.

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Mar 6, 2016 by John Rosevear

Audi's Profit Drops As Volkswagen Confronts Diesel Scandal

VW subsidiary Audi reported that its operating profit dropped 6.1% in 2015, in part because of the costs of the diesel scandal engulfing majority owner Volkswagen.

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Mar 6, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Shares of Toyota Motor Corporation Fell Over 13% in February

Like most of its rivals, Toyota's shares have had a tough ride so far in 2016. Automakers are cyclical businesses, and it appears that some investors are concerned that the cycle may be headed downward before long.

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Mar 4, 2016 by John Rosevear, Rich Smith, and Daniel Miller

3 Shocking Surprises From J.D. Power's Latest Vehicle Dependability Survey

It was no surprise to see Toyota do well in the latest study from J.D. Power. But there were some big surprises in the results, including the name of the company that joined Toyota at the top. Here's a hint: It's based in Detroit.

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Mar 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is Toyota Losing Sales As More Buyers Choose SUVs?

Toyota's U.S. sales were up 4% last month. That's not bad. But deeper in the numbers, some trends suggest that Toyota's vaunted sedans might be losing ground to rivals' strong-selling SUVs.

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Mar 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen's Sales are Crushed Again as the Diesel Scandal Lingers

VW's Audi brand is holding its own, but the core Volkswagen brand is losing a lot of sales as company leaders work to settle with the U.S. government.

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Mar 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Sales Dropped Last Month. Is That Bad News?

Most rivals posted gains, but automaker's U.S. sales declined slightly in February. But a closer look at the numbers suggests that GM is making some smart moves behind the scenes in an effort to maximize its profits.

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Mar 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford's Sales to Rental-Car Fleets Jumped: Time to Worry?

The automaker's U.S. sales were strong in February, as lots of buyers chose well-equipped Ford SUVs. But buried in the numbers, a worrisome note: sales to rental-car fleets were way up, too.

Fiat Chrysler is Living on Jeep and Ram Sales Right Now

Mar 1, 2016 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler is Living on Jeep and Ram Sales Right Now

It's a mixed bag: FCA's sedan sales are cratering fast -- but it's struggling to make enough Jeeps to meet demand. Here's how things shook out in February.

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Feb 28, 2016 by John Rosevear

Here's Proof That General Motors Really Has Changed for the Better

It's one thing for your friends to tell you that their new GM car is nice. It's another thing entirely when J.D. Power says that GM's quality now matches Toyota's. Here's the story.

Feb 27, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is Volkswagen Finally Getting Serious About SUVs?

As sales of “crossover” SUVs have boomed, VW’s sales in the U.S. and China have lagged. But now, VW’s new CEO is about to try to turn that around -- starting with a brand-new small Volkswagen SUV.

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Feb 27, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Honda's New CEO Will Reboot the Company: Electric Cars

Honda’s new CEO thinks that the storied Japanese automaker needs a reboot, and he unveiled his plan this past week, What’s in it? Among other things, a big shift toward electric cars.

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