Ferrari president Montezemolo to leave the company
By DANIELLA MATAR - AP - Wed Sep 10, 2:29PM CDT
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — After more than two decades presiding over one of the biggest and most successful teams in Formula One, Luca Di Montezemolo is stepping down as president of Ferrari.
Auto Stock Roundup: August Sales Data, Tesla Dominates Headlines - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Sep 05, 12:18PM CDT
Most automakers revealed their monthly U.S. sales data, while Tesla (TSLA) grabbed the spotlight with two major developments.
How the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Helped Chrysler Trounce the Market
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 04, 5:07PM CDT
What has been driving Chrysler's huge year-over-year sales gains? There are several factors, but right now the biggest is the success of the new Jeep Cherokee. Source: Fiat Chrysler. Fiat Chrysler said on Wednesday that the Chrysler Group's U.S....
U.S. Auto Sales Up 6% Y/Y in August, General Motors Leads - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 4:40PM CDT
The Labor Day weekend helped drive U.S. light-vehicle sales up 6% year over year to 1.59 million in Aug 2014.
Company News for September 04, 2014 - Corporate Summary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Sep 04, 9:10AM CDT
Companies in the News are: GIII,GM,FIATY,AMZN
Why Fiat (FIATY) Stock Is Up Today
at The Street - Wed Sep 03, 2:58PM CDT
Fiat (FIATY) stock is up 2.47% to $9.97 this afternoon following its better than expected sales report with a 20% increase from one year ago.
This Detroit Automaker's Sales Surged in August, While 2 Competitors Stalled
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 2:05PM CDT
While an increasing number of automotive analysts across the industry are growing wary of rising incentives and longer loan terms, one thing is for sure: New vehicle sales are accelerating. Both General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are...
Solid August Auto Sales Report Puts These Stocks in Focus - Stocks in the News
Zacks Research Staff - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 03, 1:41PM CDT
These car stocks could be ready to drive higher after the solid August auto sales report.
GM Dips, Ford Edges Up, Chrysler's August Sales Soar
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Sep 03, 12:22PM CDT
The two largest U.S. car manufacturers, General Motors (GM) and Ford Motor (F), posted lackluster U.S. auto sales for August, while Chrysler, Toyota (TM) and Nissan (NSANY) revved up with hot SUV sales. With gas prices easing, most makers improved...
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...
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...