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
Jan 21, 2016
by John Rosevear
The Strange Ford Initiative That Could Take On Silicon Valley
Last week, Ford announced FordPass, a cluster of free services that doesn't seem to make a lot of sense -- at least, not yet. But it might be the basis for a big transformation of the Blue Oval over the next few years.
Jan 20, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why Ford's 2017 Lincoln Continental Isn't Chasing the Germans
The president of Ford's Lincoln luxury brand says he has a different idea of "luxury" in mind for the old marque, one that isn't looking to imitate the German luxury leaders. The new Continental is a showcase for the brand's new mindset.
Jan 18, 2016
by John Rosevear
What to Make of Allegations that Fiat Chrysler Inflated Sales Numbers
A lawsuit by two FCA dealers alleges that the automaker offered big payments to dealers willing to inflate their monthly sales numbers. If proven, the allegations will raise big questions about FCA's remarkable growth story and undermine the investment case for the stock. Should investors be worried?
Dec 12, 2018
by John Rosevear
Why Ford Shares Got Clobbered by Great News on Wednesday
Ford gave upbeat guidance for 2016 and announced a special dividend -- and the stock dropped over 5%. Here's one educated guess as to why the market reacted as it did, and some larger thoughts on what the announcements mean for long-term Ford shareholders.
Jan 5, 2016
by John Rosevear
Why the Feds Sued Volkswagen Over Cheating Diesels
In what might be a precursor to a criminal case, the U.S. Department of Justice sued VW on Monday, seeking billions in fines for the German automaker's efforts to cheat emissions testing. But the Feds might have a larger goal: Pushing VW to settle sooner rather than later.
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