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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....
Ford Finds a New Ally in India: Mahindra
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra (NASDAQOTH: MAHMF) have announced a new alliance. The two have agreed to work together on a number of initiatives that could....
Tesla, Inc. Stock Hits New High -- Time for a Reality Check
Shares of electric-car company Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) hit a new high on Monday. During the trading day, shares rose to a new high just under $390. Though the stock is trading closer to $382 at the....
Why This Strike in Canada Could Be a Big Problem for General Motors
The workers that build one of General Motors' (NYSE: GM) best-selling products are now on strike. Workers at the Canadian factory that builds the hot-selling Chevrolet Equinox SUV walked out late....
Did Electric Vehicles Hit a Tipping Point Last Week?
Have electric cars finally hit a tipping point? Are they now inevitable? The last week has seen some very big electric-vehicle announcements from some very big auto-industry players, mostly around....
Ford's Long-Ago Bet on Russia Could Soon Pay Off
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that it's expanding production in Russia. The Blue Oval said that it's adding a shift at an assembly plant that it owns with Russian automaker Sollers in response....
Ford's Problem in Europe: Not Enough Fiestas
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 2.4% in August, as tight supplies of the all-new Fiesta once again offset good year-over-year gains for its smaller SUVs. Year to....
Honda Is Finally Getting Serious About Electric Cars
Investors have been wondering when Honda (NYSE: HMC) would get with the electric-car program, and now there's an answer. At the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Honda's CEO unveiled a show....
5 High-Yielding Stocks in 3 Surprising Industries
Investors know that chunky payouts can be found in energy stocks, financials, and electric utilities. There's also no shortage of hefty disbursements coming out of drug stocks and telcos.However,....
Driverless Cars: Is This the Best Stock Investors Are Missing?
Ready or not, here they come. Driverless cars are the future and they're likely to be here in some form more quickly than you think. It's a megatrend that automotive companies, as well as....
3 Stocks for Baby Boomers to Reach Their Goals
For some baby boomers, these next few years are either the last hurdle before retirement or they are already in retirement and starting to use investment income to supplement their existing....
7 Big Changes to the Energy Industry Coming by 2040
Image source: Getty Images.For the most part, the way we generate and use energy hasn't changed a lot in the past 50 years. But that's not likely to be the case in the decades to come. As....
Why General Motors Is Outpacing Ford in China
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said its sales in China rose 11.9% in August from a year ago, a gain driven by strong sales for its Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, and China-only Baojun brands. GM's gain....
3 Top Driverless Car Stocks to Buy Now
The autonomous driving market is poised to grow to $77 billion by 2035, and automakers and tech companies alike are already expanding quickly into this market through semi-autonomous....
Retail Sales Drive General Motors to a Record August in China
If the results from General Motors (NYSE: GM) are any indication, sales in China are trending as many had hoped they would. Detroit's largest automaker started off slow in China this year, but....
Ford Is Still Struggling in China
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in China fell 1% in August from a year ago, as its mainstream models continued to struggle against newer competition from both domestic Chinese and....
Volkswagen Is About to Show Its Affordable Electric SUV
Slowly but surely, Volkswagen's (NASDAQOTH: VLKAY) plans for a range of mass-market electric vehicles are coming into sharper focus. VW said on Wednesday that it will show a revised version of its....