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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

Dec 17, 2015 by John Rosevear

Instant Analysis: Volkswagen to Establish Claims Fund for Diesel Owners

Volkswagen said it has hired famed attorney Kenneth Feinberg to administer a settlement fund for the U.S. owners of its diesels that don't comply with emissions laws. Here's a first look at what that might mean.

Dec 15, 2015 by John Rosevear

More Awards As General Motors Closes the Gap to Toyota

Kelley Blue Book says GM's resale values are looking very strong. That's a bigger win than you might think for the General's current management team. Here's why.

Dec 15, 2015 by John Rosevear

Big Gains for Ford in Europe Come at Volkswagen's Expense

New models -- and Volkswagen's diesel-powered woes -- helped Ford to a big market-share gain in Europe last month.

Dec 13, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford Motor Company's Best Vehicle in 2015

From an investor's point of view, the winner is obvious: It's the best-selling and most profitable Ford of all.

Dec 11, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Announced a $4.5 Billion Electric-Car Effort

Ford said it will spend big on a slew of new "electrified" products over the next five years. What does this mean for the Blue Oval?

Dec 11, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors Company’s Best Vehicle in 2015

This little SUV has turned out to be a big hit for GM -- and not just in the United States.

Dec 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford Motor Company's Worst Vehicle in 2015

At least in terms of sales, this famous old Ford nameplate might be on its last legs.

Dec 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Toyota Motor Corporation's Best Vehicle in 2015: The Hydrogen-Powered Mirai

So far, it has sold in very tiny numbers. It's expensive, and you can't get fuel for it in lots of places. But while it may not be the "best" by some measures, Toyota's Mirai is extremely important. Here's why.

Dec 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Can Volkswagen's New CEO Change its Culture like Ford?

New CEO Matthias Mueller seems to know what’s really wrong with the German auto giant. But can he fix it?

Dec 9, 2015 by John Rosevear

Thor Industries: Big Gains in Sales and Profit

The giant recreational-vehicle maker reported a 29% increase in profit driven, in part, by strong demand for its higher-end Airstream trailers and motorhomes.

Dec 8, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why General Motors Is Reducing Its Fleet Sales

For years, GM and its Detroit rivals sold lots of cars to rental-car companies. But recently, GM has been cutting back its sales to rental fleets. Here's why.

Dec 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford Continues to Find Sales Growth in China

Just as in the U.S., Chinese buyers are snapping up Ford's popular crossover SUVs.

Dec 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why General Motors Is Building Its New Buick in China

Buick will introduce a new premium SUV to America next summer. But there's a twist: It'll be made in China. Here's why that makes sense for GM right now.

Dec 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal: What We Know

What is this whole emissions-cheating scandal about? Here's a straightforward explanation of what VW did, why it was done, and a look at the likely consequences.

Dec 6, 2015 by John Rosevear

New Study: Consumers Are Ready for Self-Driving Cars

Self-driving cars are coming soon, the automakers say. And a new study suggests that lots of people around the world are eager to give them a try.

Dec 5, 2015 by John Rosevear

It's Official: New Electric Porsche Will Challenge Tesla Motors

Porsche has confirmed that it will build a new battery-electric sports car by the end of the decade. It promises Porsche-like performance with a range over 300 miles and a new fast-recharging system.

Dec 3, 2015 by John Rosevear, Sean Williams, and Daniel Miller

3 Affordable, High-Horsepower Vehicles Consumers Can't Get Enough Of

For automakers, high-performance cars aren't just for fun: They also make good business sense. Here are three that are doing very well for their makers.

Dec 2, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Secures a Huge Loan to Soothe Rattled Investors

VW has agreed to terms on a massive $21 billion bridge loan, according to reports. The hope is that the loan will allay investors' concers about VW's creditworthiness. But with the costs of the scandal still unknown, will it be enough?

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors' Prices Stay Strong as SUV Surge Continues

GM continues to be careful with incentives, continues to get very good prices for its vehicles -- and continues to sell a whole lot of profitable SUVs.

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Sales Are Crushed as the Diesel Scandal Hits Hard

U.S. sales of VW-brand vehicles fell 25% last month. Here's what that means for VW -- and for anyone thinking about investing in the German automaker's beaten-up shares.

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