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Why an All-New Fiesta Is Hurting Ford's Sales in Europe
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 4.8% in July, as solid SUV sales once again fell short of offsetting a decline in sales of the Blue Oval's car models, caused in part by
Tesla's Model 3: Why 3 Big Questions Remain
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has told us a lot about its all-new Model 3 sedan, enough to get Tesla shareholders and electric-car fans plenty excited.So far, it looks like that excitement is warranted. The
Indian's New Bobber Beats Harley's Ducati Dreams
Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) may still be toying with the idea of buying Italian sports bike maker Ducati, but Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) is showing a better way to grab the attention of young
Should You Follow This Hedge Fund Manager Out of Tesla Stock?
David Einhorn, of Greenlight Capital, has been on the wrong side of the Telsa Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) trade of late -- he's shorting the stock. That means he's expecting the electric-car maker's shares to
3 Top Stocks for Low-Risk Investors
Risk is what keeps investors up at night -- but you can do something about that if you pick the right investments. That's not to suggest that you can completely avoid it, but tailoring what you own to
18 Things You Didn't Know About Polaris Industries Inc.
Polaris Industries (NYSE: PII) may have gotten its start as a manufacturer of snowmobiles, but today the powersports-vehicle manufacturer also dominates the off-road vehicle market and is the No. 2
What Happens to General Motors' Profits When the Economy Tanks?
What happens to companies like General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) when the economy goes south?Given that the U.S. new-car sales cycle is probably past its peak, it's a question
Don't Panic About the Big July Auto Sales Declines
U.S. auto sales plunged year over year in July, and few major automakers were spared the carnage. Ford Motor (NYSE: F) reported a 7.5% decline in U.S. deliveries last month. Fiat Chrysler (NYSE: FCAU)
Cadillacs Shine for General Motors in China While Ford's Sales Stall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its sales in China rose 6.3% from a year ago, a good result in a month in which some key rivals lost ground year over year. For GM shareholders, it's especially
How Safe Is Genuine Parts Company's Dividend?
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) isn't a household name for most Americans, but the company's business has been extremely successful over time. The company behind the Napa Auto Parts business has
Japanese Automakers Left Detroit in the Dust Last Month in China
Over the past couple of years, automotive sales in China have been as unpredictable as the latest Hollywood dating story. Roughly two years ago, we saw a sales slump over the summer, only to then
Why Ford Continues to Struggle in China
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in China fell 7% in July, as strong demand for the Blue Oval's commercial vehicles wasn't enough to offset a big slump in sales of small sedans. Ford
5 Top Stocks for August
The summer season is quickly coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we'll stop our never-ending quest to find market-beating stocks.To that end, we asked five top Motley Fool investors to pick
Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Battery Sizes -- What Investors Need to Know
Since electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fully unveiled its Model 3 and delivered the first units to customers last month, there's been speculation about what battery size the vehicle sports. In
1 Detroit Automaker Salvages July Sales While Industry Sales Sink
The inevitable peak in U.S. auto sales has arrived in 2017, and investors braced for another monthly decline last week when automakers reported July sales results, which delivered the seventh
Surprise! The "Real" Tesla Model 3 Doesn't Cost $35,000
Late last month, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) handed over the first 30 Model 3 sedans to employee-customers at a very public launch event. Now, the electric vehicle pioneer faces the grueling task of ramping
You Shouldn't Have Been Surprised by Harley-Davidson's Big Earnings Miss
Investors shouldn't have been surprised by Harley-Davidson's (NYSE: HOG) dismal second-quarter earnings report, though the sharp drop in its stock suggests they were. It was clear early on the maker
3 Dividend Stocks for In-the-Know Investors
Studies show that dividend stocks have historically trumped the average returns of the stock market, as investors collect juicy cash payments in addition to capital appreciation from rising stock
Ford Motor Co.'s Secret Weapon Pulls Through Again
Ah, Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) secret weapon. The entity responsible for some of the most misguided bear arguments out there, and also responsible for the vast majority of company profits outside
The Silver Lining in Ford Motor Co.'s July Sales Decline
Only a few days after Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) failed to impress investors and analysts with its tax-break-fueled second-quarter beat, investors were looking for a silver lining in the automaker's
General Motors Sales Fall Sharply: Is the Market Turning?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its U.S. sales fell 15.3% in July from a year ago, as weak sedan sales and a sluggish overall market more than offset good sales of its newest SUV models.Data
Honda Profit Rises 19% on Strong China Sales
Honda Motor Company (NYSE: HMC) boosted its full-year profit guidance after its net income rose 19%, to 207.3 billion yen ($1.87 billion), in the quarter that ended on June 30 on strong sales in China
Ford's Trucks and SUVs Are Still Shining in a Weakening Market
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its U.S. sales fell 7.5% in July on a big year-over-year drop in sales to rental-car and commercial fleets. Ford's retail sales fell 1%.Data source: Ford Motor
Strong Orders Send Cummins Sales Higher, but Investors Want More Earnings Growth
After years of poor performance, the industrial sector of the economy is finally starting to bounce back. Greater levels of activity in key areas like construction, infrastructure, and natural
3 Things Investors Need to Know About Ford Motor Co.'s Second Quarter
With newly appointed CEO Jim Hackett at the helm, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) posted a solid second quarter. Ford's revenue inched higher to nearly $40 billion and its adjusted earnings per share