How Ford Motor Company Will Take On Toyota's Prius
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 2:15PM CDT
You'd know that shape anywhere, wouldn't you? That distinctive look has helped make Toyota's Prius the world's best-selling hybrid by far. Now, Ford is aiming to give it some serious competition. Source: Toyota Ford is finally planning a...
Hotel Industry Moves Upscale to Attract Millennials
Casey Kelly-Barton, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 12:13PM CDT
Hilton Worldwide , Marriott International , and InterContinental Hotels Group are leading a boom in U.S. hotel development, and much of it is aimed at younger travelers. The number of U.S. hotel rooms in the construction pipeline rose 20% in...
These 5 States Are the Most Important for Chevy Silverado's Success
Sean Williams, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 10:32AM CDT
Throughout the great recession, and now well removed from it, General Motors ' Chevy Silverado pickup has remained GM's proverbial Rock of Gibraltar. Even with annual sales down from a peak of nearly 706,000 units in 2005, Silverado has seen a...
From Ford to Tesla Motors: How the Automotive Assembly Line has Evolved Over the Past 100 Years
Tamara Walsh, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 9:31AM CDT
"If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses."-Henry Ford. You can't talk about the evolution of the automotive assembly line without first discussing Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F). It's been more...
Could Electric Vehicles Kill the Power Grid?
Jason Hall, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 24, 8:00AM CDT
Toronto without power in 2003. Source: Wikipedia user Camerafiend. In August 2003, 55 million Americans and Canadians lost power for two days in the largest blackout in American history. While this blackout was largely a product of human (and...
5 Things Alcoa's Management Wants You to Know
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 23, 2:09PM CDT
Second-quarter earnings season has just about come to a close, and it seems like long ago when aluminum giant Alcoa led off the successful season with a strong report that helped the stock continue its impressive advance. Even though Alcoa...
Will Ford Motor Company and Chevrolet Both Lose This Discount War?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 23, 11:47AM CDT
Ford has reduced incentives on its F-150 pickup this year, the company says. But it's boosting them elsewhere -- and archrival GM is responding in kind. Source: Ford. It's a summer sales battle -- with a twist. Ford and General Motors both...
Are You Overpaying for Your Hybrid?
Bret Kenwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 23, 10:33AM CDT
When choosing hybrid models, consumers get the most bang for their buck with the Lincoln MKZ, picture above. Source: Ford Motor Company. Lately, gasoline prices have been headed in a favorable direction: Down. But over the last several...
Most active New York Stock Exchange-traded stocks
AP - Fri Aug 22, 5:03PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at New York Stock Exchange 10 most-active stocks at the close of trading:
Final Glance: Autos companies
AP - Fri Aug 22, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies were down at the close of trading:
Watch for Ford Motor to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.32% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Aug 22, 3:45PM CDT
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $17.15 to a high of $17.39. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $17.25 on volume of 20.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Ford Motor Set to Possibly Rebound After Yesterday's Selloff of 1.32%
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Aug 22, 3:44PM CDT
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $17.15 to a high of $17.39. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $17.25 on volume of 20.0 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
Do Rising Subprime Auto Loans Raise Concerns for the Market? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 22, 1:30PM CDT
The dollar value of subprime auto loan originations has nearly doubled since 2009 to reach $20.6 billion, or 22.2% of total auto loan originations, in the second quarter of 2014.
Ford Halts C-Max, Focus Sale on Suspected Steering Issue - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 22, 1:00PM CDT
Recently, Ford Motor Co. (F) ordered its dealers to discontinue the sale and test drive of C-Max and Focus models manufactured this month.
Midday Glance: Autos companies
AP - Fri Aug 22, 12:22PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top autos companies are down at 1 p.m.:
Why Ford (F) Stock Is Still a 'Buy' at TheStreet
at The Street - Fri Aug 22, 10:26AM CDT
TheStreet Ratings team reiterates its 'buy' rating for Ford (F) with a ratings score of B.
Just Energy Announces CFO Transition: The Appointment of Patrick Mccullough as Chief Financial Officer Replacing Beth Summers
Marketwire - Fri Aug 22, 7:55AM CDT
Just Energy Group, Inc. (TSX: JE)(NYSE: JE), a competitive retailer of natural gas and electricity, today announced a transition in the role of CFO. Co-CEOs Deb Merril and James Lewis announced the appointment by the Board of Directors of Patrick McCullough as Chief Financial Officer and the departure of Beth Summers from that role following a transition period.
Advanced Driver Assistance Market - Global Industry Analysis 2013 - 2020: ADAS Technology and Systems Analysis
M2 - Fri Aug 22, 6:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hp5qss/advanced_driver) has announced the addition of the "Advanced Driver Assistance Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2020" report to their offering. This market research study analyzes the Advanced Driver Assistance System market on a global level, and provides estimates in terms of revenue (USD billion) from 2014 to 2020. It also covers the drivers and restraints affecting the industry and analyzes their impact over the forecast period. Moreover, it identifies the significant opportunities for market growth in the coming years. Advance driving assistance system (ADAS) is an overall system which helps driver in driving process and ensures safety at higher level. Some of the most common ADAS features are adaptive cruise control (ACC), blind spot detection (BSD), park assist, lane departure warning system (LDWS), tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), drowsiness monitor and others (night vision, driver monitoring system, forward collision warning, heads up display) provides convenience and safety. Currently, the market of advanced driving assistance system is expected to have a decent growth. The growth of this segment is mainly driven by the rise in safety regulations in developed countries such as Japan, China, and U.S., in past few years. Moreover, increasing focus on consumer safety and deployment of ADAS in low cost cars is also fuelling the growth of this market. However, complexity and cost pressure and environmental factors affecting the system's performance hindering the growth of ADAS market. North America is dominating the market attributed to stringent safety and environmental regulations. North America is closely followed by Europe, owing to mandatory application of tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in passenger cars, driver comfort and safety legislations. ADAS over the forecast period is expected to take the centre stage for safety and chassis systems in an automobile which aims to channelize research and development in various safety applications. Improving lifestyles, vehicle demand and changing buyer's preferences are the most important drivers for the growth of ADAS market in Asia Pacific region. In rest of the world, the growth of ADAS market is largely driven by favorable policies in developing countries such as Brazil, UAE and Russia. Report Scope Advanced Driver Assistance System Market: By type - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - Blind Spot Detection (BSD) System - Park Assist - Drowsiness Monitor System - Lane Departure Warning (LDWS) System - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Others (night vision, driver monitoring system, forward collision warning, heads up display) Advanced Driver Assistance System Market: By technology - Ultrasonic Sensors - Image Sensors - Radar Sensors - Laser Sensors - Infrared Sensors Companies Featured - Audi AG - Autoliv Inc. - Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW AG) - Continental AG - Denso Corporation - Ford Motor Company - General Motors Company (GM) - Honda Motor Company - Hyundai Motor Company - Magna International Inc. - Robert Bosch GmbH - Valeo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/hp...ced_driver