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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

Jun 30, 2013 by John Rosevear

Is GM Really an "American" Company?

Sure, GM's headquarters is still in Detroit. But with more and more effort being made to expand in places like China, is an investment in GM really an investment in America?

Jun 30, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Ford's CEO Is Mad at Japan

Japan's government has been taking bold action to try to jump-start a sluggish economy -- but one of its moves has Ford's chief steaming mad. Here's the story.

Jun 30, 2013 by John Rosevear

Chevy's New Silverado Goes to Battle in Texas

GM is kicking off the roadshow for its new pickups with a big campaign in Texas – and it's making the leader in pickup sales, Ford, very happy. Here's why.

Jun 30, 2013 by John Rosevear

GM's Secret Sales-Boosting Weapon

Last year, GM's U.S. market share fell to its lowest level in decades. The company is determined to turn that around -- and it has a secret weapon to make that happen.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

Can Honda Really Turn Acura Into a Luxury Brand?

Honda's upscale Acura brand has long been stuck in a space between ordinary cars and full-blown luxury brands such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Now, Honda is hinting that it wants to push Acura upscale. Will this really work?

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

GM Shakes Up Europe Again

GM says Chevy's Europe sales chief is leaving for personal reasons. But this move comes after Chevy sales in Europe have nosedived. A look at what GM is doing to turn things around.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

The Hot-Selling Ford SUV You Don't Know About

You may not have heard of this new Ford -- yet -- but it's turning out to be the company's latest global hit.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

Is Ford Still an American Company?

To many folks, Ford is about as American as a company gets. But Ford's overseas operations are becoming more and more important – and it might be time for investors to shift their perspective on this very American icon.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Tesla's Battery-Swap Machine Will Boost Profits

Last week, Tesla Motors showed off its latest innovation -- a system that swaps battery packs out of its cars in seconds. But it's not just cool -- this new system could boost Tesla's profits.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Got Hurt in These "Quality" Rankings

Ford's latest cars and trucks are getting rave reviews – but the company fell way behind rivals in the latest JD Power study. Here's why Ford got hurt – and what these rankings do and don't tell us about new-car quality.

Jun 29, 2013 by John Rosevear

Tesla Motors Is Saved By the Bell

Tesla won another round in its ongoing battle with auto dealers this week, this time in New York. A Motley Fool analyst explains what Tesla's fight is all about.

Jun 28, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why GM Won't Buy Peugeot – Yet

French automaker Peugeot is in dire straits. The founding family is hoping that GM will step in and take over – but that's not going to happen, at least not yet. Here's why.

Jun 28, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why the Chevy Spark Is a Surprise Hit for GM

GM isn't exactly known for having great small cars, but the Chevy Spark – its tiniest offering – is selling much better than expected. Here's why.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

Will GM Buy This French Automaker?

PSA Peugeot Citroen is in dire straits -- and its founding family is hoping GM will save them. But would this move make any sense for General Motors?

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why GM's "Quality" Victory Won't Last

General Motors was top dog in the latest JD Power Initial Quality Survey. But as a top Motley Fool contributor explains, that advantage isn't likely to last.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

Is Ford Serious About Lincoln?

Ford says it wants to turn Lincoln into a global luxury brand. But so far, it doesn't seem to be making the effort – or the investment – needed to make that happen.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

BMW Pushes Ahead Despite Europe

Like most of its rivals, the luxury-car giant has struggled in Europe. But it's offsetting its home-market challenges with strong sales elsewhere.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

How GM Beat Ford in Quality

The latest JD Power Initial Quality Study came with a big surprise: General Motors was the industry's top dog, while Ford slipped way down. Here's what really happened.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

Ford's F-150 Is Driving More Sales Gains

Pickups are white-hot right now, and Ford's pickups have been the hottest. That's one trend visible in this early look at June's auto sales numbers.

Jun 27, 2013 by John Rosevear

A Deal Stalls for Johnson Controls

The company is pushing to sell an underperforming business unit. But, so far, buyers don't like what they see – at least, not at the asking price.

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