Ram Is Catching Up to Ford Motor Company's F-150 and Chevrolet's Silverado
Bret Kenwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 17, 7:00PM CDT
Ram pickups are gaining ground on the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado, boosting sales nearly 20% this year. Photo source: Chrysler Group. Ford 's F-Series pickup truck and General Motors Company 's Chevrolet Silverado were the two top...
Why Dodge Is Building a 707-Horsepower Hellcat Charger
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 13, 3:20PM CDT
Fiat Chrysler unveiled the 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat on Wednesday. Like its Challenger sibling, the Hellcat Charger is being positioned as an extreme high-performance car that is also a practical daily driver. Source: Fiat Chrysler. To the...
3 Reasons Ford's Stock Could Rise
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 13, 9:49AM CDT
Strong pickup sales helped power Ford's turnaround. They could also power one of the next phases of Ford's growth. Source: Ford Motor Co. Ford has had an impressive run over the last several years. A dramatic turnaround in North America has...
Why Fiat (FIATY) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Tue Aug 12, 10:40AM CDT
The company said it won't call a shareholders' meeting to waive or raise the $668 million limit it has set for paying out dissenters in its merger with Chrysler.
Subaru Wins Big on the Boom in "Crossover" SUVs
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 10, 12:20PM CDT
Sales of Subaru's Forester SUV have been white-hot since the all-new model rolled out last spring. Forester sales were up 47% last month. Source: Subaru. SUV sales are booming, and some commentators have suggested that the industry is headed for...
2 Auto Stocks Poised to Accelerate with GDP Recovery - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 08, 9:14AM CDT
The auto industry added 0.42% of annualized growth to 4% second-quarter GDP.
Is the SUV Boom Putting Ford and GM at Risk Again?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 06, 11:25AM CDT
GM still makes the Cadillac Escalade SUV, and it's still big. But it's far more efficient and refined than the Escalades of old. Source: General Motors. It's the biggest trend in the auto business: SUV sales are booming . Gasoline may cost more...
How Ford's New F-150 Will Win the Fuel-Economy Crown
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Aug 05, 2:15PM CDT
Ford's new 2015 F-150 is expected to arrive at dealers late this year. The new truck is much lighter than the models it will replace, and will be more fuel-efficient, Ford says. Source: Ford. We've been hearing for months that the all-new-for-2015 ...
Why Fiat (FIATY) Stock Is Down Today
at The Street - Tue Aug 05, 10:00AM CDT
Fiat (FIATY) stock is lower today following concerns over the approved merger with Chrysler and the company's plans to cut Chrysler prices in China.
U.S. Auto Sales Up in July 2014, Strong Sales for Most Stocks - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Aug 04, 3:40PM CDT
U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 9% year over year to 1.44 million in Jul 2014. Most major automakers reported good results.
Why Chrysler's Ram Could Lose to GM's Chevy Silverado
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 03, 1:32PM CDT
Sales of Chrysler's Ram pickup line are up 19% so far this year. But a change in strategy could trim Chrysler's gains soon. Source: Fiat Chrysler. Could a decline in Fiat Chrysler 's earnings because of problems in Latin America spell trouble for...
Why Ford Could Sue Chrysler Over Pickup Claims
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Aug 03, 11:06AM CDT
Chrysler says its heavy-duty Ram 3500's towing capacity is "best in class". Ford says otherwise, and the argument is getting heated. Source: Fiat Chrysler. The battle for pickup sales has always been hard-fought. But now Ford is threatening...
'Fast Money' Recap: This Is Not the Time to Panic
at The Street - Sat Aug 02, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel looked at the U.S. market, German equities and 'best protection' trades.
Ford, GM Say Auto Sales Are Not Overheated -- So Don't Panic
at The Street - Fri Aug 01, 12:28PM CDT
Ford and GM say continuing rapid auto sales gains are being fueled by a growing economy, replacement needs and low interest rates -- not by frothiness and easy credit.
July Auto Sales Continue Blistering Pace as Ford, GM, Chrysler Gain
at The Street - Fri Aug 01, 8:50AM CDT
Ford, Chrysler and Nissan reported double-digit sales gains in July, while GM gained 9%.
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...
How GM Will Fight Back Against Ford's Radical 2015 F-150
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 30, 1:11PM CDT
Ford's new 2015 F-150 will make extensive use of aluminum to reduce weight. Now, GM is accelerating development of its own lighter-weight pickups. Source: Ford Motor Co. Last year, General Motors released all-new versions of its full-sized Chevy...
Why the 2015 Dodge Charger Is Key to Fiat Chrysler's Plan
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jul 29, 5:15PM CDT
As Fiat Chrysler's CEO sees it, the Charger sedan is the heart of the Dodge brand. Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. What does it mean to be a "performance" brand? That was the question a lot of people asked after the newly merged Fiat Chrysler...
Why Volkswagen Might Still Devour Fiat Chrysler
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 27, 10:30AM CDT
Why would a VW-FCA matchup make sense? Here's one reason: VW needs SUVs, and Jeep's are among the best. Source: Fiat Chrysler Is Volkswagen really looking to buy Fiat Chrysler after all? All parties have denied that merger talks are...
Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Leading the Surge in Jeep Sales
Bret Kenwell, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 26, 12:00PM CDT
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Source: Fiat Chrysler Crossovers and SUVs continue to be the must-have rides for many U.S. consumers. Overall, sales for the segment are up 11.5% in the first six months of 2014, outpacing the broader auto market's...