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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 Secures a Huge Loan to Soothe Rattled Investors

Dec 2, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Secures a Huge Loan to Soothe Rattled Investors

VW has agreed to terms on a massive $21 billion bridge loan, according to reports. The hope is that the loan will allay investors' concers about VW's creditworthiness. But with the costs of the scandal still unknown, will it be enough?

General Motors' Prices Stay Strong as SUV Surge Continues

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Prices Stay Strong as SUV Surge Continues

GM continues to be careful with incentives, continues to get very good prices for its vehicles -- and continues to sell a whole lot of profitable SUVs.

Volkswagen Sales Are Crushed as the Diesel Scandal Hits Hard

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Sales Are Crushed as the Diesel Scandal Hits Hard

U.S. sales of VW-brand vehicles fell 25% last month. Here's what that means for VW -- and for anyone thinking about investing in the German automaker's beaten-up shares.

Did a Lack of Discounts Hurt Honda's Sales?

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Did a Lack of Discounts Hurt Honda's Sales?

Rivals Nissan and Toyota both posted sales gains in November, while Honda's sales dropped. Was Honda too stingy with incentives?

Ford: Buyers are Paying More for Our Vehicles

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford: Buyers are Paying More for Our Vehicles

Ford's average transaction prices jumped in November, as buyers took advantage of cheap financing and chose more expensive new vehicles.

Will Incentives Undermine Fiat Chrysler's Sales Gains?

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will Incentives Undermine Fiat Chrysler's Sales Gains?

FCA had its best November for U.S. sales since 2000. That should be good news for its ailing profit margins -- but rising incentive spending could cut into its gains.

Volkswagen Moves One Step Closer to Fixing Its Diesels

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Moves One Step Closer to Fixing Its Diesels

German regulators are pleased with VW's plans to fix its emissions-cheating diesel cars, according to a new report. But VW is still a long way from off the hook.

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Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Sales Are Booming at Ford and General Motors

Both Ford and GM cut back incentive spending in November, but U.S. sales are still strong. Here's what's fueling the boom.

Ferrari Edges Closer to Separation From Fiat Chrysler

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ferrari Edges Closer to Separation From Fiat Chrysler

The supercar maker has secured a significant round of financing, moving it one step closer to full independence from its longtime corporate parent, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. But it doesn't necessarily make its shares a buy. Here's why.

Why Ford is Cancelling Its Huge Sales Event

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford is Cancelling Its Huge Sales Event

Ford will end its heavily-promoted "Friends and Neighbors" discount program a month early. Here's why, and how it's likely to hit Ford's bottom line.

Ford: Costs Won't Jump Under New Labor Deal

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford: Costs Won't Jump Under New Labor Deal

Ford's new labor agreement gives U.S. workers substantial raises and bonuses. But CEO Mark Fields said that will only increase U.S. labor costs by about 1.5%. Here's why.

Volkswagen Reveals (Some) Plans to Fix Its Cheating Diesels

Nov 25, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Reveals (Some) Plans to Fix Its Cheating Diesels

VW says many of the cheating diesels in Europe can be brought into compliance with simple modifications. But the pollution rules are tighter in the U.S., and much more expensive remedies may be required.

Ford's New Labor Deal: Good for Workers, Not Bad for Shareholders

Nov 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's New Labor Deal: Good for Workers, Not Bad for Shareholders

Will the new UAW contract raise Ford's costs? Yes, say analysts. But the overall impact looks to be modest, and not a surprise.

TrueCar Shares Jump as New CEO Reaches Out to Dealers

Nov 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

TrueCar Shares Jump as New CEO Reaches Out to Dealers

TrueCar's new CEO is former AutoTrader chief Chip Perry. Perry has already scored points with investors by saying that his first job will be to repair TrueCar's relationships with new-car dealers.

Slowly, Volkswagen's Bad News Continues to Emerge

Nov 23, 2015 by John Rosevear

Slowly, Volkswagen's Bad News Continues to Emerge

Two months into an emissions-cheating scandal, VW apparently admitted to regulators that more of its diesel-powered vehicles were designed to cheat emissions testing. When will VW tell us the whole story?

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse: General Motors' Big Buick Gets a Big Overhaul

Nov 22, 2015 by John Rosevear

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse: General Motors' Big Buick Gets a Big Overhaul

Big sedans aren't selling well. But for the buyers who want one, the all-new LaCrosse looks like a major step up from its predecessor.

Will This 2017 Lincoln MKZ Save Ford's Luxury Push?

Nov 21, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will This 2017 Lincoln MKZ Save Ford's Luxury Push?

Ford has been putting more effort into its Lincoln luxury brand, but sales haven't taken off. Will this overhauled version of Lincoln's midsize sedan help turn that around?

Why the 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Could Be a Very Big Deal

Nov 21, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why the 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Could Be a Very Big Deal

Nissan looks set to give the next Leaf a very big range boost -- and something more: self-driving capabilities.

Volkswagen Cuts Spending to Cope with the Emissions Scandal

Nov 20, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Cuts Spending to Cope with the Emissions Scandal

VW said on Friday that it would cut about $1.1 billion from its 2016 spending plans in anticipation of expenses related to its massive emissions-cheating crisis. Here's what is -- and isn't -- affected by the cuts.

Volkswagen Prepares to Explain How It Will Fix All of the Diesels

Nov 19, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Prepares to Explain How It Will Fix All of the Diesels

VW has until Friday to tell U.S. regulators how it will fix the 482,000 cheating diesels in the U.S. That could shed light on the ultimate costs of the company's massive emissions-cheating scandal.

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