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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

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.

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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?

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.

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.

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.

Feb 23, 2016 by John Rosevear

A Big Shakeup at Honda As Quality Woes Persist

Honda announced a slew of management changes on Tuesday as its new CEO continues his effort to shake up the company amid some surprising quality concerns.

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Feb 22, 2016 by John Rosevear

Ford Continues Its Push to Show Driverless-Car Leadership

Ford didn't say much about driverless cars until last year. But now, CEO Mark Fields is talking up the Blue Oval's research efforts in a big way -- most recently in a keynote in Barcelona on Monday.

Feb 22, 2016 by John Rosevear

Why General Motors Might Stop Investing in Brazil

Not long ago, GM committed to spending almost $3 billion in Brazil on new products and technologies. But now, GM's president says it's reconsidering that investment. Here's what's going on, and what it means for shareholders.

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