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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

Nov 16, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford and Fiat Chrysler are Giving Up on Making (Most) Cars in America

Ford and FCA are both planning to move production of nearly all of their car models out of the United States. Here's what they're thinking -- and why it's (probably) not a bad thing for workers or investors.

Nov 16, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will Ford Workers Approve Their New Contract?

So far, voting is running in favor. But a big local in Kansas City voted to reject the deal on Sunday, and about two-thirds of eligible workers have yet to vote. Here's what investors should watch.

Nov 16, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why General Motors' New Deal With the UAW Hit a Snag

The UAW and GM are back at the negotiating table after a specialized group of workers voted to reject a new labor contract. Here's what investors need to know.

Nov 15, 2015 by John Rosevear

How Will Americans React to General Motors’ Chinese-Made Buick SUV?

GM plans to import a Buick SUV from China starting next year. It’s the first attempt by a Detroit automaker to sell Chinese-made cars to Americans. How will this play out?

Nov 14, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will the All-New 2017 Cadillac XT5 Finally Give General Motors a Boost?

GM has put a lot of money and effort into revamping Cadillac, but sales have been disappointing so far. Will the new XT5 crossover change that?

Nov 11, 2015 by John Rosevear

General Motors Workers Throw a Wrench Into the New UAW Deal

Workers voted to approve GM's new four-year labor contract, but a key subset of workers voted against it. That means the deal isn't yet official, and union leaders are scrambling to figure out what to do next.

Nov 10, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's New Labor Deal is a Rich One for Workers

Ford's tentative agreement with its UAW-represented U.S. workers includes wage increases, fat bonuses, and big new-product commitments. But it also protects the Blue Oval in the event of a downturn.

Nov 9, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Fiat Chrysler is Delaying the Alfa Romeo Reboot

FCA is preparing a slew of new Alfa Romeos, hoping to reintroduce the brand and win 400,000 sales a year by 2018. But the plans have hit a big snag.

Nov 8, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's Huge Sales Event Should Worry Investors

Ford just launched a massive promotion offering deep discounts on nearly all models through the end of the year. Why is Ford doing this, and what does it tell us about the economy?

Nov 8, 2015 by John Rosevear

Why Subaru's Sales Aren't Growing Faster

Subaru's sales are booming. People love its cars and SUVs. Its dealers could sell even more. But instead of building new factories, its CEO is determined to cap production. That may sound crazy, but that kind of thinking has made Subaru's parent company one of the world's most profitable automakers.

Nov 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

BMW Profit Jumps on Gains in Europe

An ongoing recovery in key European markets, continued strong worldwide demand for luxury SUVs -- and a weak euro -- helped BMW to a 21% increase in third-quarter profits.

Nov 7, 2015 by John Rosevear

TrueCar Loss Narrows as Sales Jump 21%

TrueCar shares jumped after third-quarter revenue and sales at the online car-shopping service both came in well ahead of the company's guidance.

Nov 5, 2015 by John Rosevear

Toyota Profit Rises 14% on Exchange-Rate Windfall

Toyota's global sales fell during the most recent quarter. But net income jumped almost 14% thanks to a cost-cutting effort -- and a big exchange-rate windfall.

Nov 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will General Motors' Workers Reject Their New Contract?

A proposed new four-year labor deal for GM's U.S. workers provides big raises and bonuses for many. But some workers aren't happy with it, and it could be voted down. Here's what's happening -- and what could happen next.

Nov 4, 2015 by John Rosevear

Honda Profit Rises on SUV Sales and Currency Swings

Strong sales of Honda's crossover SUVs in the U.S. and China -- and a weaker-than-expected yen -- helped Honda to a 7% profit gain despite high costs and weak sales elsewhere.

Nov 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

How Toyota and Honda are Riding the SUV Surge

Just like last decade, SUV sales are booming in the U.S. But Toyota and Honda aren't being left behind this time. Both have strong entries in key parts of the white-hot market for "crossover" SUVs, and sales have been very good.

Nov 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Big (and Small) SUVs Drive Big Sales Gains for General Motors

GM's biggest SUVs continue to shine. But its smaller "crossover" SUVs are also posting impressive sales gains in the U.S. as it looks set to continue its recent trend of big profits in North America.

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Nov 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Volkswagen's Cheating May Have Been Worse Than We Thought

A day after the EPA filed additional charges against VW, implicating Porsche for the first time, VW admitted to new "irregularities" in a way that suggests there might be much more to come.

Nov 3, 2015 by John Rosevear

Ford's Edge and Explorer Deliver More Big Sales Gains

Sales of the Edge and Explorer jumped again in October, as pricing continues to be very strong. That, plus continued gains for Ford's F-Series pickups, likely added up to a profitable month for Ford.

Nov 2, 2015 by John Rosevear

Will a Giant New SUV Really Fix Fiat Chrysler's Profit Problem?

Even though FCA sells lots of trucks and SUVs, Ford and GM are much more profitable in North America. CEO Sergio Marchionne seems to think that a big new truck-based SUV will help close the gap. But does that really make sense?

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