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
Oct 6, 2015
by John Rosevear
Toyota's Latest Move Toward Self-Driving Cars
Toyota expects to have its self-driving system available by 2020, it says. Between now and then, it will roll out pieces of the technology on production models -- starting with a new vehicle-to-vehicle communications system that went on sale in Japan last week.
Oct 6, 2015
by John Rosevear
Fed Up Workers Plan a Strike at Fiat Chrysler
The UAW says that it will strike at a critical FCA plant on Wednesday night unless it gets a better deal. Such a strike would cripple several of FCA's U.S. factories and cost the company millions. Can FCA afford to play hardball?
Oct 5, 2015
by John Rosevear
What the Model X Tells Us About Tesla Motors' Strengths and Weaknesses
Tesla's new SUV is a remarkable product loaded with breakthrough technologies. It shows off Tesla's strengths as a company -- but it also highlights a weakness that it will need to overcome as it works on the upcoming Model 3.
Oct 5, 2015
by John Rosevear and Jason Hall
Will Volkswagen's New Electric Cars Really Challenge Tesla Motors?
Electric cars from Audi and Porsche wowed onlookers at last month's Frankfurt Motor Show. But now, parent VW is embroiled in an expensive scandal. Will the production versions be able to live up to the claims? Two Fool experts hash it out.
Sep 30, 2015
by John Rosevear
Honda Has a New Hydrogen Car -- But Who Will Buy It?
Honda said that it will show a prototype of a new hydrogen fuel-cell car at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. It intends to put the car into production next year. But with battery-electrics getting better and cheaper all the time, who will buy a fuel-cell Honda?
Sep 30, 2015
by John Rosevear
What Happens if Workers Reject Fiat Chrysler's Labor Deal?
Union members at FCA's U.S. factories are on the verge of rejecting their new contract. That hasn't happened in decades. Here's a look at the key issues that have workers upset -- and at the possibilities if the deal goes down to defeat.
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