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Ford Motor Company Records a Strong September Driven by Spectacular F-Series Results
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) delivered positive sales results to investors Tuesday when it bucked a three-month sales slide thanks to a recovery in the Houston market, as well as unusually strong....
Ford's Strategy Update: Big Promises, Few Specifics
As expected, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) CEO Jim Hackett announced a revamp of Ford's strategy during a presentation to Wall Street analysts on Oct. 3.Hackett didn't give a lot of details;....
The All-New 2018 Camry Helped Toyota Pass Ford
Toyota (NYSE: TM) said its U.S. sales rose 15% in September, on a surge in demand driven in part by hurricane recovery efforts, and partly by an all-new version of its most popular sedan. Toyota's....
This Detroit Automaker Was Left in the Dust Last Month
"Better late than never." That's likely what many investors thought about the automotive industry's first sales gain of the year, when it was announced that September light-vehicle sales moved....
How Scary Is Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' 10% Sales Decline?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU) said that its U.S. sales fell 9.7% in September, a drop that it attributed to a planned reduction in sales to rental car fleets. FCA said that its retail....
General Motors' Bolt EV Deliveries Hit New High
One day after electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) said production bottlenecks were suppressing the first Model 3 deliveries, General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced that deliveries of its....
General Motors' Sales Jump on Booming Crossover Demand
General Motors (NYSE: GM) had another terrific month for U.S. sales in September. GM said its U.S. sales rose 12% last month versus the year-ago period, on strong pickup truck sales and big gains....
A Monster Month for Pickups Helped Ford's Sales Jump
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its U.S. sales increased 8.7% in September from a year ago, well ahead of a small increase for the overall U.S. market. That good gain was driven by the....
General Motors Gets Serious About Electric Cars
General Motors (NYSE: GM) announced on Monday that it will launch 20 new all-electric vehicles by 2023 -- with the first two due within 18 months.It's no surprise that GM, which became the first....
How Ford Will Join the Electric-Car Revolution
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is gearing up for a bigger push into electric vehicles. It's setting up a new electric-vehicle team led by a veteran Ford executive, it said on Monday, and it will....
Why General Motors' Shares Jumped on Monday
Shares of General Motors (NYSE: GM) jumped on Monday, after the Detroit auto giant announced that it had an expanded electric-vehicle development program well underway. GM said that it will launch....
Who Will Buy Ford's New $90,000-Plus Luxury Pickup?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said this past week that it has a new top-of-the-line pickup for 2018 -- and by "top of the line," what Ford means is "don't expect much change from a $100,000....
This Week is Showtime for Ford's New CEO
It's time for Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) new CEO to share his vision and plan for the Blue Oval. Jim Hackett, who took Ford's top job in May, is expected to present his plan for the company to....
What's Driving Ford Motor Company's Woes in Europe?
Most investors remember Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) dark days in Europe following the past recession, when the automaker burned through billions of dollars in profits. Fortunately for....
How Honda Will Take On Tesla: By Being Honda
In a surprise, Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that it will unveil an all-electric sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show on Oct. 25 -- and it released the "teaser" illustration you see below. This will be the....
How the Bronco Will Affect Ford's Sales
The Bronco was discontinued in 1996, but recently Ford (NYSE: F) announced a new line of Broncos that are set to come out in 2020 -- and consumers are excited.In this segment from Industry Focus:....
Why GM's New Crossovers Are Selling Like Hotcakes
While many of the biggest automakers experienced declines last quarter, General Motors (NYSE: GM) saw a 7.5% boost in August, and that's in no small part because of its new crossovers.In this....
Automakers' Record Highs Are Coming to an End
The auto industry is cyclical, and this year is showing the end of years of growth. In this segment from Industry Focus: Industrials, analyst Sarah Priestley and senior auto specialist John....
General Motors Stock Hits a New Multiyear High: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
From a financial perspective, the new post-bailout General Motors (NYSE: GM) has been a resounding success. The company is on pace to produce an operating profit of more than $10 billion for a....
With GM’s President Selling Shares, What Should Investors Do?
In this Market Foolery podcast segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool Hidden Gems' Abi Malin take a listener query about General Motors (NYSE: GM) and broaden it: Are stock sales from in and....
SUV Sales a Bright Spot in the U.S. Auto Market
Auto sales have been rising steadily since 2009, and are just now starting to drop off as of this August.In this episode of Industry Focus: Industrials, host Sarah Priestley talks with Motley Fool....
EV Range Anxiety May Be a Thing of the Past
When electric vehicles like General Motors' (NYSE: GM) Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf came on the scene about a decade ago, the biggest challenge for EVs was driving range. GM and others answered....
3 High-Yield Dividend Giants Still Worth Owning
Many investors want to have their investment portfolios generate income, either to provide more investment capital for further stock purchases or to cover regular living expenses. High-yield....
Why Ford Will Soon Idle Three U.S. Factories
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that it will temporarily halt production at five of its North American factories, three in the U.S. and two in Mexico, in order to repair recalled commercial vans....
3 High-Yield Stocks Smart Investors Can't Get Enough Of
Buying and holding stocks is arguably the best way to consistently create wealth over the long term. But considering the S&P 500 has historically averaged a roughly 10% annual return, beating....