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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 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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Oct 16, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's CEO Is Having Second Thoughts About India

Ford made big investments in India, hoping for huge growth that hasn't arrived. That has CEO Mark Fields considering his options.

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Oct 16, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Most Cadillac Dealers Turned Down General Motors' Buyout Offer -- For Now

GM officials say that most U.S. Cadillac dealers chose to join an important new initiative rather than accepting a buyout. But the dealers still aren't happy about it, and that could mean trouble for GM.

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Oct 16, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford Sets the Table for Another Big Profit in Europe

While Brexit costs could dent the final result, Ford's sales results suggest that it had a strongly profitable third quarter in the Old World.

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Oct 13, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's CEO Thinks the Company's Small Cars Need Work

The Focus and Fiesta sell well and get solid reviews. But CEO Mark Fields thinks they could be better and more profitable -- and he's made them a strategic priority.

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Oct 12, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Ford's Lincoln Brand Will Help Fund Its Future Transformation

Ford is making a big move into future tech. To fund that move, it's shoring up some of its current profit centers, including its Lincoln luxury brand.

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Oct 11, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford Gains Again in China on Big SUV Sales

Ford struggled in China in the first half of 2016, but September made three months of good growth in a row. Is Ford's China effort back on track?

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Oct 11, 2016 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Averts a Strike in Canada -- at a Cost

FCA and the union representing workers at three key Canadian plants came to an agreement on Monday, minutes before a planned strike. But is it a good deal for FCA investors?

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Oct 10, 2016 by John Rosevear

Will General Motors' China Sales Growth Translate Into Profits?

GM's sales in China jumped again in September, but that doesn't necessarily mean a big jump in profits. Here's why.

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Oct 9, 2016 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler's Big Pickup Discounts Could Be a Big Problem for General Motors

FCA's aggressive discounting is likely to hurt its bottom line, and it could soon force GM into a tough choice with consequences for its own 2016 profits. Here's why.

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Oct 11, 2016 by John Rosevear

Will Anyone Buy Honda's New Hydrogen Car?

Honda's latest fuel-cell sedan is a quirky-looking technological tour de force that's likely to be expensive. Will anyone choose it over an Accord -- or a Tesla?

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Oct 3, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford's Sales Slipped Again, but Profitable Trends Remain Intact

Ford's U.S. sales fell 8% last month. But prices remain very strong, and the Blue Oval's pickups are still selling briskly.

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Oct 2, 2016 by John Rosevear

Mercedes-Benz's First Tesla Fighter Is a Blue-Nosed SUV

The first of a series of Tesla-fighting electric Mercedes has sleek styling, good range, and a distinctively blue front end.

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Sep 30, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volvo's CEO: Self-Driving Tech Will Be a $10,000 Option

Hakan Samuelsson's comments suggest that the automaker will employ a Level 4 system.

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Sep 29, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Credit Is a Key to the Blue Oval's Future Vision

Ford is moving aggressively to embrace a self-driving future -- and its financial-services arm will have a key role. Here's why.

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Sep 28, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford: Our Future Includes More Fast Cars

Ford's CEO says that performance vehicles are one of its "profit pillars." That means more fast Fords are coming -- and some might be electrified.

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Sep 29, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Ford Will Fund Its Future Transformation: More SUVs

Ford says SUVs are one of the "profit pillars" that will carry it into the future. Here's how it will build on its already-good market position.

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Sep 28, 2016 by John Rosevear

Coming Not-So-Soon: Volkswagen's Long-Range Electric Car

VW says that its new electric car will have impressive range, but there's a catch: It won't arrive until 2020.

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Sep 28, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's Future Vision Includes Big Pickups and Vans

Ford has ambitious plans for the coming electrified, self-driving future -- and those plans involve, among other things, big pickups and vans. Here's why.

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Aug 27, 2019 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Is Taking the Slower Road to Self-Driving Technology

It could be 10 years before the automaker has a self-driving car you can buy. But the Blue Oval has good reasons for moving slowly.

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Sep 27, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Sees Automated Ride Hailing as a Huge Profit Opportunity

Ford probably won't enter the ride-hailing business itself. But it has a plan that could lead to big profits, and it's about more than building the cars.

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