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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 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

Apr 26, 2016 by John Rosevear

Fiat Chrysler Earnings: Profit Jumped, But Debt Did Too

FCA's margins in North America made an impressive leap. But debt also jumped, as CEO Sergio Marchionne races to complete an elaborate restructuring effort.

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Apr 25, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Seeks to Change the Subject With a New Plug-in SUV

VW CEO Mattias Mueller needs to start moving the automaker past the diesel mess. A new concept vehicle unveiled in Beijing on Monday gives a couple of strong hints as to how he hopes to do it.

Apr 24, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Is Ford Sending Big Pickup Trucks to China?

Ford said it will start selling the high-performance F-150 Raptor in China in 2017. It makes sense to offer the Raptor to Chinese off-road enthusiasts. But one Fool wonders if this is the beginning of a bigger move to introduce Chinese customers to full-size American pickups.

Apr 23, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Audi and Porsche Will Try to Take On Tesla Motors

Volkswagen's luxury units are stepping up to the challenge posed by Tesla with a pair of all-electric luxury vehicles. It's just the beginning of a huge push into electrification for the Volkswagen Group.

Apr 22, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why General Motors Is Shutting Down 4 U.S. Factories

GM said that parts shortages related to the recent earthquakes in Japan will force it to shut down four U.S. plants for two weeks. Here are the details.

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Apr 22, 2016 by John Rosevear

Scandal Costs Drive Volkswagen to a Loss for 2015

VW took a massive one-time charge for costs related to its diesel-emissions cheating scandal. That charge more than offset the profit from what was otherwise a decent year for the German auto giant.

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Apr 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

How Volvo Will Try to Take On Tesla Motors

The small, quirky Swedish maker of premium cars says that it's making a big push into electrification -- including an all-electric Volvo that will arrive in 2019.

Apr 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen's Settlement Could Cost $10 Billion or More

We don't yet know all the details of VW's settlement agreement with the U.S. government and California regulators. But we do know this: VW's decision to cheat on emissions tests is likely to cost it well over $10 billion.

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Apr 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

Is Honda Moving to Take On Tesla Motors?

Honda just announced a new electric car with "premium features" that is set to arrive before Tesla's Model 3. Did Tesla just get a strong new competitor? Or Is Honda's effort just another "compliance car"?

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Apr 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Net Income More Than Doubles on Big Profitability Gains

CEO Mary Barra's efforts to improve GM's profitability around the world are already paying off: Sales were down slightly in the first quarter, but profits more than doubled.

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Apr 21, 2016 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Earnings Rise 47% as Profit Margins Jump

GM's global sales actually fell in the first quarter. But despite the drop, big improvements in profitability delivered a strong boost to the General's bottom line.

Apr 20, 2016 by John Rosevear

Has BMW Given Up on Trying to Challenge Tesla Motors?

Several key leaders of BMW's electric-car team have left for a Chinese startup. Has BMW lost -- or given up -- its chance to challenge Tesla Motors?

Apr 20, 2016 by John Rosevear

Time Is Running Out for Volkswagen to Address the Diesel Scandal

Key deadlines are approaching. Will VW finally tell us how it will settle charges that it cheated on emissions tests -- and how will it fix the cars?

Apr 20, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Paid Big Bucks for a Tesla Model X

The Blue Oval is said to have paid $55,000 over sticker for a very early example of Tesla's new electric SUV. What's that about?

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Apr 20, 2016 by John Rosevear

Toyota's Earthquake Prep Pays Off as Plants Prepare to Reopen

In the wake of the 2011 disaster, Toyota's Japanese factories were closed for months, leading it to restructure its supply chain. The latest Japanese earthquakes have forced its factories to close again, but this time Toyota expects to have them up and running next week.

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Apr 20, 2016 by John Rosevear

What to Watch for When General Motors Reports Earnings

GM will start the auto industry's earnings parade with a report before the bell on Thursday. Here's what to expect -- and what to watch for in GM's earnings report.

Apr 18, 2016 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Looks to Move Past Diesel Mess With New Plug-in SUV

VW will show off a new plug-in hybrid SUV concept car at next week's auto show in Beijing. It's another sign that CEO Matthias Mueller is serious about electrification -- and that VW is serious about selling more SUVs.

Apr 18, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why Fiat Chrysler Has No Chance of Merging With Ford or Toyota

After a rebuff from GM last year, FCA's leaders are beating the merger drum again. This time, their eyes are on Ford, Toyota, and VW. But there's a big reason why the "big guys" don't want to merge with FCA.

Apr 18, 2016 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Self-Driving Plans Hit a Snag

The company’s planned acquisition of San Francisco start-up Cruise Automation has set off a series of lawsuits between a Cruise founder and a former associate. Will this hold up the deal?

Apr 18, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford's Long-Troubled European Unit is Finally Starting to Shine

The Blue Oval has posted billions in losses in Europe since 2011. But it managed a small profit last year -- and so far in 2016, things are looking even better.

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