China auto sales rise but domestic brands lag
By JOE McDONALD - AP - 11 mins ago
BEIJING (AP) — Sales in the world's biggest auto market accelerated in May but domestic Chinese brands lagged and their market share shrank, an industry group reported Tuesday.
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Mon Jun 09, 5:05PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
MasterCard Helps Make History, and NextEra Energy May Be on the Right Side of It
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 09, 5:05PM CDT
Last May, I announced my intention to create a portfolio that embodied life's basic needs. To that end, over a period of 10 weeks, I detailed 10 diverse companies that I think will outperform the broad-based S&P 500 over a three-year period...
Final Glance: Autos companies
AP - Mon Jun 09, 5:05PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies were down at the close of trading:
GM Announces 4 More Recalls - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 09, 4:30PM CDT
General Motors Co. (GM) announced three safety recalls along with a non-compliance recall, in order to resolve safety issues
Automakers to help save Detroit's art treasures
By COREY WILLIAMS - AP - Mon Jun 09, 3:30PM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are driving into Detroit's bankruptcy reorganization by pledging $26 million to help support retiree pensions while keeping the city's art treasures off the auction block, officials announced Monday.
The Boeing Company Leads Rival Airbus in 2014 Commercial Airplane Net Orders
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 09, 2:10PM CDT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is barely above breakeven in today's trading session as of 3 p.m. EDT. Although the Dow has been hovering around record highs, the CBOE Volatility Index -- or the "fear index," as it's commonly called -- declined...
Why BMW's i8 Still Falls Short of Challenging Tesla Motors
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 09, 1:50PM CDT
The new BMW i8 is a luxury sports car -- and a plug-in hybrid. But is it ready for prime time? Source: BMW It's here. It's hot. But is it good? BMW 's new i8 is certainly an attention-getter. Its low-slung styling and Lamborghini-style scissor...
Auto industry gets serious about lighter materials
By DEE-ANN DURBIN - AP - Mon Jun 09, 12:55PM CDT
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Roofs made of carbon fiber. Plastic windshields. Bumpers fashioned out of aluminum foam.
Midday Glance: Autos companies
AP - Mon Jun 09, 12:19PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Early Glance: Autos companies
AP - Mon Jun 09, 9:30AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies are mixed at 10 a.m.:
Ford Shares Up on Rise in China Sales - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 09, 8:20AM CDT
Shares of Ford Motor Co. (F) gained 2.4% on Jun 6, after the company announced strong May sales in China.
Is Tesla Motors' Revived Competitor a Legitimate Threat?
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 6:02PM CDT
Tesla Motors has been on a stock price roller-coaster ride over the last year, and there remain plenty of ups and downs in the electric-car maker's path. Tesla is building out its Supercharger station infrastructure in order to provide convenient...
Why Chrysler's Ram Is Gaining on Ford's F-150
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 5:45PM CDT
Ford's F-150 has been facing an uphill fight to keep pace with its Detroit rivals' gains. Source: Ford Motor Co. May was a good month for U.S. auto sales, which rose -- a sign that the winter doldrums we saw earlier in the year have passed. It...
Why the New Aluminum 2015 F-150 Will Cost Ford 90,000 Sales
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 3:35PM CDT
The all-new 2015 F-150 is an expensive gamble for Ford, in more ways than one. Source: Ford Motor Company Ford said this week that it will lose production of more than 90,000 F-Series pickups as it converts its factories to produce the all-new...
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKC the Big Hit That Ford Needs?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 12:31PM CDT
The 2015 Lincoln MKC began arriving at U.S. dealers late last month. Source: Ford Motor Co. The long-awaited 2015 Lincoln MKC finally began arriving at dealers late last month. Ford reported that it had sold 677 MKCs in May. It's likely...
Ford Motor Company's Software Start-Up is Connecting Connected Cars
Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 12:00PM CDT
Ford recently acquired software start-up Livio to work with Ford's Smart Device Link standard. The goal is an industry standard that will provide a single method for app connectivity, allowing any smartphone to communicate smoothly and safely with...
Surprisingly, This Is the Hybrid Vehicle Going the Extra Mile for Consumers
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 08, 10:32AM CDT
The Environmental Protection Agency has spoken and President Obama concurs: More fuel-efficient vehicles are on their way whether you want them or not . Signed into law in 2012 under guidance from the EPA, the Obama administration finalized its...