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Automobiles: Investing Essentials
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 31, 5:06PM CDT
What's the world's best-selling car? It depends on how you count. Ford's Focus (shown) and Toyota's Corolla both have strong claims to the title. Source: Ford Motor Company For over a hundred years, the automobile industry has been bringing...
Hyundai Mobis to build plant in Czech Republic
AP - Tue Jul 29, 5:53AM CDT
PRAGUE (AP) — South Korea's Hyundai Mobis has signed a deal with the Czech government to build a car lights plant in the eastern part of the Czech Republic.
Hyundai Motor's 2Q profit dips due to strong won
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Jul 24, 1:39AM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday its second quarter profit fell 7 percent as the appreciation of the South Korean won diluted its overseas earnings, offsetting a sales perk from upgrades to its Genesis luxury sedan and the Sonata family car.
Automakers Dominate Green Brands List, Ford Tops - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 25, 4:28PM CDT
Automobile brands occupy the top 4 positions and hold the maximum number of positions in Interbrand's the 50 Best Global Green Brands for 2014.
Did Ford Motor Company's Hybrids Get Clobbered By a Computer Error?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 17, 11:31AM CDT
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has sold surprisingly well, thanks to fuel-economy ratings that beat those of a rival Lexus. But that advantage is now gone. Will sales fall sharply? Source: Ford Motor Co. Ford said last week that it is lowering the...
Is GM's Cadillac Revival Failing?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 15, 3:20PM CDT
When it arrived in 2012, the Cadillac ATS was hailed as a true BMW rival. So why are sales off 20% this year? Source: General Motors Co. Until recently, sales at General Motors' Cadilac brand were on a tear. U.S. sales of Cadillacs rose 21.9% in...
Will Americans Buy Toyota Motor Corporation's Hydrogen Car?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 31, 4:13PM CDT
Toyota senior vice president Bob Carter showed off the FCV Concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. Toyota says that its FCV Concept is a preview of the hydrogen fuel-cell car it plans to start building next year. Source:...
6 Cars With 300-Plus Horsepower That You Can Still Buy for Under $30,000
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 10:31AM CDT
The end of the prior decade brought an odd wind of change to the auto industry, with consumers demanding simpler cars and better fuel efficiency from the gas-guzzling SUVs and large sedans that they'd been used to driving before the Great Recession....
5 Auto Brands That Fared the Worst in the IIHS Crash Safety Tests -- No. 2 Is a Real Shock!
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 16, 10:31AM CDT
Last week we examined the importance of fuel economy for the typical consumer. While I might be in the minority when it comes to fuel efficiency, it's quite evident that the majority of consumers prefer improved gas mileage from their previous...
Will Kia's New Electric Soul Succeed?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 1:15PM CDT
The Kia Soul EV is expected to arrive at U.S. dealers soon. Photo credit: Kia Motors Despite the flashy success of Tesla Motors , battery-electric cars haven't exactly taken the world by storm. But that hasn't stopped automakers from Nissan ...
Goals Galore for FIFA World Cup Sponsors - Analyst Blog
Supriyo Bose - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 8:57AM CST
The FIFA World Cup 2014 will provide marketers with a dream opportunity to push their brands as four billion fans are expected to tune in on television and a multitude of digital and social media channels.
Can Nissan Make the Most of This Flourishing Market?
ICRA Online, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 01, 12:13PM CST
"It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection." -- Voltaire Japanese automaker Nissan seems to have taken a leaf out of Voltaire's book: It has given its long-shelved Datsun brand a second life....
Are Hydrogen Cars About to Take Off?
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 25, 9:30AM CST
Toyota FCV Concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, 2013. Photo: Toyota Motor. Over the past few years, battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, such as Tesla Motors' Model S, have gained significant popularity. Unfortunately, they still exhibit a...
The 6 Car Companies Spending Millions on Super Bowl Ads in 2014
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jan 19, 9:00AM CST
MetLife Stadium. Photo: Marine Corps New York via Wikimedia Commons . I admit it: I hate football. However, I love watching the Super Bowl. Why? The commercials. In fact, my all-time favorite commercial is Budweiser's croaking frogs. I can't...
Hyundai launches new Blue Link technology
M2 - Tue Jan 07, 9:24AM CST
Hyundai Motor (OTC: HYMTF) America said it has launched its enhanced Blue Link in-vehicle telematics platform, secured and integrated by Covisint (NASDAQ: COVS).
Korean Automakers Make Inroads Into the Luxury Car Market
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 06, 2:41PM CST
Will the luxury car market make room for automakers with a past like Hyundai and Kia Motors ? Both automakers seem to think so. Hyundai , along with its corporate sidekick Kia, is launching new models that are expected to compete in the...
Will Toyota's New Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost Less Than $50,000?
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 29, 10:00AM CST
2013 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) concept. Photo: Toyota. At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota Motors unveiled its fuel cell vehicle, or FCV, concept. Further, Toyota says the production version of its FCV will arrive in...
Drivers are Disappointed with GM's Latest Moves
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 31, 1:08PM CDT
New Chevrolets like the Impala are receiving rave reviews. The current product line is one of the brand's best ever. So why are Chevy's customers so unhappy? Photo credit: General Motors Co. Is Detroit falling behind the Japanese – again? A...
Why Is Ford Behind in Russia?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 20, 6:01PM CDT
Ford began building Explorers in Russia earlier this year -- the first time the Explorer has ever been built outside of the United States. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co. Ford 's overhauled lineup of cars and trucks has been selling very well in...
GM's Sales Gain Ground on Ford's
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 31, 8:32AM CDT
Strong sales of the Cadillac ATS sedan have helped drive big gains for GM's luxury brand this year. Photo credit: General Motors Co. Despite big success in places like China, General Motors has had a rough time in the U.S. market recently....
Automobiles: Investing Essentials
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 31, 5:06PM CDT
What's the world's best-selling car? It depends on how you count. Ford's Focus (shown) and Toyota's Corolla both have strong claims to the title. Source: Ford Motor Company For over a hundred years, the automobile industry has been bringing...
Hyundai Mobis to build plant in Czech Republic
AP - Tue Jul 29, 5:53AM CDT
PRAGUE (AP) — South Korea's Hyundai Mobis has signed a deal with the Czech government to build a car lights plant in the eastern part of the Czech Republic.
Hyundai Motor's 2Q profit dips due to strong won
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Jul 24, 1:39AM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday its second quarter profit fell 7 percent as the appreciation of the South Korean won diluted its overseas earnings, offsetting a sales perk from upgrades to its Genesis luxury sedan and the Sonata family car.
Automakers Dominate Green Brands List, Ford Tops - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 25, 4:28PM CDT
Automobile brands occupy the top 4 positions and hold the maximum number of positions in Interbrand's the 50 Best Global Green Brands for 2014.
Did Ford Motor Company's Hybrids Get Clobbered By a Computer Error?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 17, 11:31AM CDT
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid has sold surprisingly well, thanks to fuel-economy ratings that beat those of a rival Lexus. But that advantage is now gone. Will sales fall sharply? Source: Ford Motor Co. Ford said last week that it is lowering the...
Is GM's Cadillac Revival Failing?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 15, 3:20PM CDT
When it arrived in 2012, the Cadillac ATS was hailed as a true BMW rival. So why are sales off 20% this year? Source: General Motors Co. Until recently, sales at General Motors' Cadilac brand were on a tear. U.S. sales of Cadillacs rose 21.9% in...
Will Americans Buy Toyota Motor Corporation's Hydrogen Car?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 31, 4:13PM CDT
Toyota senior vice president Bob Carter showed off the FCV Concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January. Toyota says that its FCV Concept is a preview of the hydrogen fuel-cell car it plans to start building next year. Source:...
6 Cars With 300-Plus Horsepower That You Can Still Buy for Under $30,000
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 23, 10:31AM CDT
The end of the prior decade brought an odd wind of change to the auto industry, with consumers demanding simpler cars and better fuel efficiency from the gas-guzzling SUVs and large sedans that they'd been used to driving before the Great Recession....
5 Auto Brands That Fared the Worst in the IIHS Crash Safety Tests -- No. 2 Is a Real Shock!
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Mar 16, 10:31AM CDT
Last week we examined the importance of fuel economy for the typical consumer. While I might be in the minority when it comes to fuel efficiency, it's quite evident that the majority of consumers prefer improved gas mileage from their previous...
Will Kia's New Electric Soul Succeed?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 1:15PM CDT
The Kia Soul EV is expected to arrive at U.S. dealers soon. Photo credit: Kia Motors Despite the flashy success of Tesla Motors , battery-electric cars haven't exactly taken the world by storm. But that hasn't stopped automakers from Nissan ...
Goals Galore for FIFA World Cup Sponsors - Analyst Blog
Supriyo Bose - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 8:57AM CST
The FIFA World Cup 2014 will provide marketers with a dream opportunity to push their brands as four billion fans are expected to tune in on television and a multitude of digital and social media channels.
Can Nissan Make the Most of This Flourishing Market?
ICRA Online, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 01, 12:13PM CST
"It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is resurrection." -- Voltaire Japanese automaker Nissan seems to have taken a leaf out of Voltaire's book: It has given its long-shelved Datsun brand a second life....
Are Hydrogen Cars About to Take Off?
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 25, 9:30AM CST
Toyota FCV Concept at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, 2013. Photo: Toyota Motor. Over the past few years, battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, such as Tesla Motors' Model S, have gained significant popularity. Unfortunately, they still exhibit a...
The 6 Car Companies Spending Millions on Super Bowl Ads in 2014
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jan 19, 9:00AM CST
MetLife Stadium. Photo: Marine Corps New York via Wikimedia Commons . I admit it: I hate football. However, I love watching the Super Bowl. Why? The commercials. In fact, my all-time favorite commercial is Budweiser's croaking frogs. I can't...
Hyundai launches new Blue Link technology
M2 - Tue Jan 07, 9:24AM CST
Hyundai Motor (OTC: HYMTF) America said it has launched its enhanced Blue Link in-vehicle telematics platform, secured and integrated by Covisint (NASDAQ: COVS).
Korean Automakers Make Inroads Into the Luxury Car Market
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jan 06, 2:41PM CST
Will the luxury car market make room for automakers with a past like Hyundai and Kia Motors ? Both automakers seem to think so. Hyundai , along with its corporate sidekick Kia, is launching new models that are expected to compete in the...
Will Toyota's New Fuel Cell Vehicle Cost Less Than $50,000?
Katie Spence, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 29, 10:00AM CST
2013 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) concept. Photo: Toyota. At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota Motors unveiled its fuel cell vehicle, or FCV, concept. Further, Toyota says the production version of its FCV will arrive in...
Drivers are Disappointed with GM's Latest Moves
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 31, 1:08PM CDT
New Chevrolets like the Impala are receiving rave reviews. The current product line is one of the brand's best ever. So why are Chevy's customers so unhappy? Photo credit: General Motors Co. Is Detroit falling behind the Japanese – again? A...
Why Is Ford Behind in Russia?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 20, 6:01PM CDT
Ford began building Explorers in Russia earlier this year -- the first time the Explorer has ever been built outside of the United States. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co. Ford 's overhauled lineup of cars and trucks has been selling very well in...
GM's Sales Gain Ground on Ford's
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 31, 8:32AM CDT
Strong sales of the Cadillac ATS sedan have helped drive big gains for GM's luxury brand this year. Photo credit: General Motors Co. Despite big success in places like China, General Motors has had a rough time in the U.S. market recently....
