John Rosevear
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 a 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
May 24, 2016
by John Rosevear
General Motors' Self-Driving Plans Have Shifted Into High Gear
The automaker's newly-acquired Cruise Automation is already testing self-driving Chevrolet Bolts in San Francisco, as GM works toward a self-driving pilot program with ride-hailing service Lyft. Here's what's going on and what it means.
May 23, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Is in Diesel-Powered Trouble in Germany
FCA's shares dropped sharply in trading on Monday morning following reports that German regulators may have discovered that FCA's diesel engines were cheating on emissions testing. Here's the latest and what it means for FCA.
May 20, 2016
by John Rosevear
What It Means for Auto Investors if the U.S. New-Car Market Is Stalling
A new forecast predicts that U.S. new-car sales will decline in May. It may be a sign that the sales cycle has peaked. If so, here's what it means for investors in Ford, GM, and other major automakers.
May 19, 2016
by John Rosevear
Is General Motors About to Have Its Own Dieselgate Scandal?
German government officials have demanded details about GM's emissions-control software in Europe. Is GM about to land in the same hot water that has burned rival Volkswagen, or is this just a political tit-for-tat?
May 17, 2016
by John Rosevear
Honda Posts a Loss on Airbag Recall Costs
The bad news: Honda posted a quarterly loss on costs related to the huge Takata airbag-inflator recalls. The good news: Honda's underlying business is solid, and it may be able to finally put the Takata mess in the rear view mirror.
May 12, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why BMW Won't Challenge Tesla Motors Until 2021
BMW's CEO says the company won't have an advanced electric luxury sedan until 2021, years after its German rivals. Here's what we know about the upcoming electric BMW, and why it may take the company so long to get it to market.
May 11, 2016
by John Rosevear
Volkswagen Asks Shareholders for a Vote of Confidence
VW's board said that, because the investigation into the diesel mess hasn't implicated any current members of the company's senior management team, it will ask VW shareholders to ratify the team's actions in 2015. Here's what that means.
May 10, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why Ford's Latest Pickup Truck Could Squeeze Its 2016 Profits
The automaker's profits doubled in the first quarter. But the Blue Oval’s guidance for the full year is cautious, particularly in North America, because of the upcoming launch of the new Super Duty pickups. Here’s what Ford wants its investors to know.
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