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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 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Did a Lack of Discounts Hurt Honda's Sales?

Rivals Nissan and Toyota both posted sales gains in November, while Honda's sales dropped. Was Honda too stingy with incentives?

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford: Buyers are Paying More for Our Vehicles

Ford's average transaction prices jumped in November, as buyers took advantage of cheap financing and chose more expensive new vehicles.

Dec 1, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will Incentives Undermine Fiat Chrysler's Sales Gains?

FCA had its best November for U.S. sales since 2000. That should be good news for its ailing profit margins -- but rising incentive spending could cut into its gains.

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Moves One Step Closer to Fixing Its Diesels

German regulators are pleased with VW's plans to fix its emissions-cheating diesel cars, according to a new report. But VW is still a long way from off the hook.

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Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Sales Are Booming at Ford and General Motors

Both Ford and GM cut back incentive spending in November, but U.S. sales are still strong. Here's what's fueling the boom.

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ferrari Edges Closer to Separation From Fiat Chrysler

The supercar maker has secured a significant round of financing, moving it one step closer to full independence from its longtime corporate parent, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. But it doesn't necessarily make its shares a buy. Here's why.

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford is Cancelling Its Huge Sales Event

Ford will end its heavily-promoted "Friends and Neighbors" discount program a month early. Here's why, and how it's likely to hit Ford's bottom line.

Nov 30, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford: Costs Won't Jump Under New Labor Deal

Ford's new labor agreement gives U.S. workers substantial raises and bonuses. But CEO Mark Fields said that will only increase U.S. labor costs by about 1.5%. Here's why.

Nov 25, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Reveals (Some) Plans to Fix Its Cheating Diesels

VW says many of the cheating diesels in Europe can be brought into compliance with simple modifications. But the pollution rules are tighter in the U.S., and much more expensive remedies may be required.

Nov 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's New Labor Deal: Good for Workers, Not Bad for Shareholders

Will the new UAW contract raise Ford's costs? Yes, say analysts. But the overall impact looks to be modest, and not a surprise.

Nov 24, 2015 by John Rosevear

TrueCar Shares Jump as New CEO Reaches Out to Dealers

TrueCar's new CEO is former AutoTrader chief Chip Perry. Perry has already scored points with investors by saying that his first job will be to repair TrueCar's relationships with new-car dealers.

Nov 23, 2015 by John Rosevear

Slowly, Volkswagen's Bad News Continues to Emerge

Two months into an emissions-cheating scandal, VW apparently admitted to regulators that more of its diesel-powered vehicles were designed to cheat emissions testing. When will VW tell us the whole story?

Nov 22, 2015 by John Rosevear

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse: General Motors' Big Buick Gets a Big Overhaul

Big sedans aren't selling well. But for the buyers who want one, the all-new LaCrosse looks like a major step up from its predecessor.

Nov 21, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will This 2017 Lincoln MKZ Save Ford's Luxury Push?

Ford has been putting more effort into its Lincoln luxury brand, but sales haven't taken off. Will this overhauled version of Lincoln's midsize sedan help turn that around?

Nov 21, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why the 2017 Nissan Leaf Electric Car Could Be a Very Big Deal

Nissan looks set to give the next Leaf a very big range boost -- and something more: self-driving capabilities.

Nov 20, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Cuts Spending to Cope with the Emissions Scandal

VW said on Friday that it would cut about $1.1 billion from its 2016 spending plans in anticipation of expenses related to its massive emissions-cheating crisis. Here's what is -- and isn't -- affected by the cuts.

Nov 19, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen Prepares to Explain How It Will Fix All of the Diesels

VW has until Friday to tell U.S. regulators how it will fix the 482,000 cheating diesels in the U.S. That could shed light on the ultimate costs of the company's massive emissions-cheating scandal.

Nov 19, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will Workers Reject Ford's New Labor Deal?

In a surprise twist, Ford's tentative new deal with the United Auto Workers looks likely to be rejected by workers. It's a richer deal than those at FCA or GM. But if it's not enough for workers, will Ford be willing or able to give more?

Nov 17, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors Seeks Profit Boost With New Posh Pickups

GM just unveiled two new extra-plush GMC pickups, as it makes a bid to boost its sales in one of the profitable corners of the U.S. light-vehicle market.

Nov 17, 2015 by John Rosevear

The Overhauled 2017 Ford Escape Looks Set to Challenge Honda's CR-V

The 2017 Escape will get a new face, a new interior, two new engines, and a lot of new technology. The goal: Giving Honda's class-leading compact SUV a run for its money.

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