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
Feb 22, 2016
by John Rosevear
Will the Feds Force Volkswagen to Build Electric Cars in the U.S.?
According to a report from Germany, the EPA is pushing VW to commit to building electric cars in Tennessee as part of a settlement agreement -- and that's just the start. Here's what else the EPA is pushing for -- and why the Feds think they have so much leverage over the German auto giant right now.
Feb 19, 2016
by John Rosevear
TrueCar Earnings: New CEO Plans Recovery as Net Loss Triples
TrueCar had a tumultuous 2015 that saw the departure of its founder, several key executives, and an important dealer partner. A new CEO is working to right the ship, but the company closed 2015 with a big net loss.
Feb 10, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why General Motors is Scrambling to Make More 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Pickups
The midsize truck and its GMC sibling, the Canyon, have been in high demand -- but the Missouri factory that makes the pickups is already working around the clock. Here's what GM is doing to squeeze more of the popular trucks out of its already-busy factory.
Feb 10, 2016
by John Rosevear
How This New Porsche Will Squeeze Volkswagen's Profits
Porsche is one of the biggest contributors to giant Volkswagen's bottom line. But Porsche needs to spend big on an upcoming new car, and that will squeeze VW just as it's facing the fallout from its diesel-emissions scandal.
Feb 9, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why Ford Is Planning to Make More Cars in Mexico
A new report says that Ford is making a billion-dollar investment in a new Mexican factory. it's another sign that Ford is moving production of most of its cars out of the United States. Here's why that move makes good financial sense -- and why Ford's U.S. workers need not fear for their jobs.
Feb 8, 2016
by John Rosevear
Volkswagen Plans "Generous" Compensation for Diesel Owners. But When?
The chief of VW's planned settlement fund said in an interview that compensation for VW diesel owners would be "generous." But he can't start paying out settlements until VW and the Feds agree on a recall plan.
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