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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

Apr 21, 2013 by John Rosevear

3 Reasons to Buy Tesla Motors

With the electric-car startup poised to report its first profit, we look at three reasons to consider hopping on the Tesla bandwagon.

Apr 21, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Ford Might Bring Back the Escort

Despite the success of its Focus, Ford just unveiled a new Escort. What is the company thinking?

Apr 20, 2013 by John Rosevear

3 Reasons GM's New Buick Riviera Matters

General Motors pulled the covers off its latest concept car on Friday. But the Riviera isn't just a flight of fancy.

Apr 20, 2013 by John Rosevear

What Is Ford Thinking With Lincoln?

Ford's tired old luxury brand can't seem to get out of its own way.

Apr 20, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why It's Time to Buy "Government Motors" Stock

General Motors is the car company that some people love to hate. But more and more, it's looking like a good time to buy GM's stock.

Apr 18, 2013 by John Rosevear

Is General Motors a Risky Stock?

GM isn't the most risky stock on the market, but it's still a turnaround story, and that turnaround could still go off the rails. Here's what to look out for.

Apr 18, 2013 by John Rosevear and Isaac Pino, CPA

The Long-Range Strategy Behind Tesla's "Revolutionary" Financing Product

Apr 17, 2013 by John Rosevear

Will GM Pay Big to Close This Factory?

GM is set to close one of its German factories to cut losses. It's the first German auto factory to close in decades. But if the workers have anything to say about it – and they will – it could end up being a very expensive move for GM.

Apr 17, 2013 by John Rosevear

Could General Motors Fall to Third in the World?

For decades, GM was the global auto sales leader. But Toyota came on strong and took the crown in 2012. Now, there's a third contender – and GM could end up falling even further behind the world's best.

Apr 17, 2013 by John Rosevear

This Ford Business Is Still Losing Big

Ford's sales in Europe have been hammered by steep recessions. Sales were down again in March – but if you look carefully, there are early signs that a turnaround is starting to take hold.

Apr 17, 2013 by John Rosevear

1 More Good Reason to Buy Ford Stock

A Ford turnaround in Europe could add $2 billion to the company's bottom line in a few years. That's one reason to buy. But there's another story playing out that could be worth another $2 billion or more to Ford. Here's the scoop.

Apr 17, 2013 by John Rosevear

Can Ford Beat GM in China?

It's a daunting proposition. GM had a huge head start in China, but there's little doubt that Ford is primed for big growth in the world's biggest auto market.

Apr 16, 2013 by John Rosevear

Ford Is Set to Win Big in China

Ford's latest products have found plenty of buyers in China -- and many more new vehicles are on the way. That has Ford executives thinking they can double Ford's China market share over the next three years. Sound ambitious? It might actually be conservative. Here's why.

Apr 16, 2013 by John Rosevear

3 Reasons to Buy General Motors Today

General Motors doesn't get a lot of love from individual investors, but GM is quietly turning into an interesting -- and potentially profitable -- turnaround story.

Apr 16, 2013 by John Rosevear

Toyota's Quiet Global Overhaul

Apr 15, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Tesla Motors Is at War With Car Dealers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that traditional franchised dealers are wrong for his business.

Apr 15, 2013 by John Rosevear

Ford's New Engine Is All About Winning in China

Ford's new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine looks good, but it also looks very similar to an existing Ford engine. Why make both? Because there's one big difference, and that difference matters a lot in China.

Apr 15, 2013 by John Rosevear

Why Are Ford and GM Working Together?

GM and Ford announced on Monday that they would work together to develop a new line of transmissions. Sound crazy? It's not: They've done it before, and it makes good business sense. Here's why.

Apr 15, 2013 by John Rosevear

Hyundai's Sales Drop While Ford's Rise

The Korean automaker's U.S. sales grew sharply in the last few years. But they're down in 2013, even as Ford and others have continued to gain. What's going on?

Apr 15, 2013 by John Rosevear

Where Will GM Find Growth in Europe?

GM needs more sales to turn around its money-losing European operation. But new-car sales in Europe are at lows not seen in almost two decades. Where will GM turn to find the growth it needs?

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