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What These Moves Tell Investors About the Driverless-Vehicle Threat
It's all but certain that eventually our cars will drive us around much of the time. How exactly this will impact companies within and surrounding the automotive industry is nearly anybody's....
Ford: We'll Build Electric Cars in China Soon
It's official: Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has entered into a new joint venture that will build electric vehicles in -- and for -- China.It's the latest move in Ford CEO Jim Hackett's effort to....
Investors Should Love GM's October Sales Decline
Last week, Ford Motor (NYSE: F) reported a strong 6.2% year-over-year increase in U.S. vehicle deliveries for the month of October. Meanwhile, its crosstown rival General Motors (NYSE: GM)....
Crossover SUVs Gave General Motors Another Sales Boost
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its U.S. sales fell 2.2% in October, as solid year-over-year sales growth for its truck and SUV lineups wasn't enough to offset a significant decline in sales....
Truck Sales Help Ford Motor Company Outpace the Market Again
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its U.S. sales increased 6.2% in October from a year ago, outpacing a 1.3% decline for the overall U.S. market, on strong sales of pickups and SUVs and some big....
Whoa: General Motors' Chevy Bolt Just Out-Sold Tesla
Sales continue to rise for the little electric car that could. General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that it sold 2,781 examples of its Chevrolet Bolt EV in the U.S. in October. It was the Bolt's best....
Cummins Gets Its Energy Back
When your customers are suffering, you suffer with them. Cummins (NYSE: CMI) has had to deal with that dynamic for a long time, as the companies in the energy, mining, trucking, and construction....
Why General Motors Stock Dropped 5%, Then Rebounded Today
It is earnings season on Wall Street right now, but you can't blame earnings for the sudden collapse in value of General Motors (NYSE: GM) stock earlier today. Instead, it was a negative note from....
Has GM Stock Run Out of Upside?
Last Tuesday, General Motors (NYSE: GM) posted another strong quarterly profit. While GM's profit fell significantly on a year-over-year basis -- even excluding charges related to the sale of its....
Is One of Detroit Automakers' Fears Finally Coming True?
Global automakers have long coveted China for its large consumer population and potential vehicle sales. Growth in China has been seen as growth for Detroit, and many executives hope that China....
These Highlights Drove Ford Motor Company's Solid Third-Quarter Despite Slowing Sales
Earlier this month, October 3rd to be precise, Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) CEO Jim Hackett delivered a presentation with plans to shake up the automaker's strategy going forward. Unfortunately,....
1 Surprising Dividend Stock to Watch
A lot of investors have a tough time with auto stocks. But here's a tip: One thing I've learned after years of watching automakers is that a strong positive change in product direction is often....
Ford Motor Co.: Profits Up 63% on Strong Truck Sales
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) said Wednesday that its net income rose 63% to $1.6 billion in the third-quarter, a gain powered by strong truck sales in the United States, year-over-year cost....
What Investors Should Take Away From General Motors' Third Quarter
Although light-vehicle sales in North America are plateauing, General Motors (NYSE: GM) has managed to craft a story that Wall Street is buying. The story is simple: Shed operations in....
Why General Motors' Revenue Fell 13% Last Quarter
General Motors (NYSE: GM) had a whopper of a special item in the third quarter: a set of one-time charges totaling $5.4 billion, all related to its sale of German automaker Adam Opel AG to rival....
Another Management Shakeup as Ford Prepares to Report Earnings
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced an overhaul of its top executive ranks on Tuesday. In the latest in a series of moves that began with Jim Hackett's appointment as CEO in May, a rising star....
Fiat Chrysler Earnings Jump as SUVs Drive Profitability Gains
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) said its adjusted operating profit rose 17% in the third quarter, to 1.76 billion euros, on improved profitability in its critical North America region and....
A Big Loss for General Motors, but Good News Too
As expected, General Motors (NYSE: GM) swung to a GAAP loss of about $3 billion in the third quarter, and its revenue fell sharply from a year ago, on a year-over-year drop in production and $5.4....
Mercedes-Benz Is Trying to Woo Blue-Collar America
Mercedes-Benz USA, a subsidiary of the German automaker giant Daimler AG, is best known for its lineup of luxury cars and SUVs. However, its recent advertising strategy shows that the company may....
Why General Motors’ Third-Quarter Profit Will Likely Fall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will report its third-quarter earnings results before the U.S. markets open on Tuesday, and -- at least when it comes to the headline numbers -- the results are likely to....
Ford Motor Company Earnings: 3 Things to Watch
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) will report its second-quarter earnings result before the U.S. markets open on Oct. 26. Here's a quick preview, along with a look at three things to watch, as Ford's....
3 Unusual Energy and Industrials Stocks for Your Radar
The energy and industrials sector is hugely varied in the kinds and sizes of companies it contains, and it's bursting with investment opportunities, if you know where to look.In this week's Energy....
Google's Strategy to Educate the Public About Self-Driving Cars Is Brilliant
As the world moves ever closer to a self-driving future, one company is the current undisputed leader in autonomous driving technology: Waymo, a division spun off from Google parent Alphabet Inc.....
How Far Along Is Self-Driving Car Technology, Really?
How far along is self-driving technology? When can consumers -- and investors -- expect fully self-driving vehicles to come to market?Those questions are on the minds of a lot of investors these....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Your Golden Years
Many retirees are putting their money to work in the stock market in order to generate income. We Fools think that's a fine decision, so long as they're picky with their stock selections.Which....