Why Chargers Could Be a Hidden Problem for Tesla Motors
Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 09, 3:05PM CDT
Tesla Motors ' growing network of fast charging stations has made it possible to take a Model S across the country and back with little more than half-hour stops to top off on electricity. But The Wall Street Journal recently reported that these...
TSLA: 259.15 (+1.23)
Bentley SUV: The Business Case for This New Luxury Vehicle
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 22, 3:32PM CDT
Bentley Motors recently released this "teaser" photo of its upcoming new SUV, the Bentayga. Bentley will fully unveil the new SUV later this year. Source: Bentley Motors It's old news now, but it's still kind of shocking: Bentley Motors, that icon...
Ignore WSJ's Idea to End the Mac
Jamal Carnette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 16, 9:59AM CDT
Fresh off of the product launch of the MacBook, should Apple shutter its MacBook line? Image source: Flickr user Maurizio Pesce . Another month, another piece of advice that Apple would be better off ignoring. Last month, Apple -- along with...
FB: 87.95 (+2.07), AAPL: 123.28 (+3.21)
What Happens to Autos if Cheap Gas is Here to Stay?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 11, 11:08AM CDT
Cheap gas may be helping to boost sales of pickups and big SUVs like the Cadillac Escalade. How will that affect the automakers if it continues? Source: General Motors. Unless you've been living under a rock for the last year, you know the price of...
F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), TM: 131.52 (+2.49), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
My Dividend Income For April 2015
Mark Farragher - Seeking Alpha - Thu Jun 11, 7:08AM CDT
Originally published on June 10, 2015 Last year, in August , I decided to become a Dividend Growth Investor and become financially independent. Almost every month, on the 8th and the 24th, I have invested €1000 in new stocks. If I keep this...
NOV: 44.99 (+0.41), PM: 82.16 (+0.92), RDS.A: 56.84 (+1.42), UN: 43.87 (+2.14), IBM: 166.95 (+3.10), SEV: 9.13 (-0.30), BLT: 8.88 (+0.06), AAPL: 123.28 (+3.21)
How the Massive Airbag Recalls Will Affect Ford
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 07, 11:07AM CDT
This 2014 Ford Mustang is one of almost 34 million vehicles recalled in the United States for defective airbags made by the Takata Corp. Source: Ford Motor Co. More than 30 million vehicles in the United States have been recalled in recent months...
F: 14.48 (+0.15), ALV: 107.18 (+0.62), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), TM: 131.52 (+2.49), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
The 2 Best Stocks to Invest in Autos
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 07, 10:07AM CDT
General Motors is making big bucks on big SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe right now, just like the old days. But unlike the old days, there's a lot more for investors to like about the General now. Source: General Motors. It's possible to argue that this...
TSLA: 259.15 (+1.23), F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39)
3 Key Developments for Autonomous Cars
David Williamson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 07, 6:13AM CDT
As the mobility revolution gains momentum, the average investor is not aware of the magnitude of the change bearing down on the automotive industry -- a pillar of American manufacturing. The resulting landscape will deliver outsized returns to a few...
TSLA: 259.15 (+1.23), F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), CAR: 42.40 (+0.60), GOOGL: 556.11 (+11.46), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), GOOG: 530.13 (+9.45), AAPL: 123.28 (+3.21)
Is Subaru the Best-Managed Company in Autos?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jun 06, 3:03PM CDT
Subaru U.S. chief Tom Doll and Fuji Heavy Industries CEO Yasuyaki Yoshinaga posed with the new 2015 Subaru Outback in New York last year. Source: Subaru. Subaru has been on a terrific roll over the last few years. The much-loved Japanese maker...
F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), TM: 131.52 (+2.49)
One Auto Stock to Watch
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jun 04, 3:53PM CDT
Sales of Fiat Chrysler's overhauled Dodge Challenger are up 38% this year. But huge gaps remain in FCA's product portfolio, and it could be years before they're filled. Source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles There are several automakers that look like...
F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53)
Before You See Self-Driving Cars, You'll See These
Rex Moore, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jun 03, 10:00AM CDT
Nissan is aiming to have at least two self-driving cars on the market by 2020. Ford , BMW , and other automakers could do likewise, if they wish. But while the technology will certainly be ready by then, problem is all the rules and regulations...
F: 14.48 (+0.15)
Roger Penske: How to Invest in His Automotive Empire
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 01, 2:23PM CDT
Auto legend Roger Penske stood with Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves during preparations for last month's Indianapolis 500. Another Team Penske driver, Juan Pablo Montoya, won the race. Source: Team Penske Roger Penske is an auto-industry...
GPI: 90.84 (+0.75), PAG: 49.91 (+0.20), AN: 62.21 (+0.40)
Good Fundamentals And Growth Outlook Make BMW Attractive
Jonathan Weber - at Seeking Alpha - Sun May 24, 1:45PM CDT
3 Cars With Jaw-Dropping Potential
John Rosevear, Rich Smith, and Travis Hoium, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 24, 10:08AM CDT
What kind of car has "jaw-dropping potential"? Automakers release new models every year. Most of them are just incremental upgrades (at best) over the cars they replace. They're a little roomier, a little quieter, a little more fuel-efficient....
F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39)
How a Strong Dollar Affects Auto Stocks
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 11, 11:01AM CDT
Strong pickup sales gave General Motors a big boost during the first quarter -- but the strength of the U.S. dollar cost it about $1.8 billion. Source: General Motors Co. There were several common themes in the first-quarter earnings reports from...
F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), TM: 131.52 (+2.49), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
Bayerische Motoren Werke (BAMXF) Q1 2015 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Sat May 09, 2:42PM CDT
Safest Cars: Top Recommended Choices
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat May 09, 1:00PM CDT
You don't have to spend big bucks to get a great, safe car -- but if you do, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan is a strong choice. Source: Mercedes-Benz What are the safest cars you can buy? To some extent, that depends on how you define...
TM: 131.52 (+2.49), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
BMW Earnings Beat Expectations on Big SUV Sales
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 06, 8:51AM CDT
A big jump in sales of SUVs like the 2015 BMW X5 helped fuel a strong first-quarter profit for BMW. Source: BMW. BMW said on Wednesday that its net profit rose 4% in the first quarter, to 1.52 billion euros, as strong demand for luxury SUVs...
3 Types of Risk Facing Automakers
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 05, 5:10PM CDT
Toyota's Corolla is one of the world's best-selling cars. Toyota's huge global scale gives it big advantages -- and creates risks for smaller competitors. Source: Toyota. What kinds of risks do automakers face? Making cars -- profitably -- isn't...
TSLA: 259.15 (+1.23), F: 14.48 (+0.15), GM: 31.40 (+0.39), TM: 131.52 (+2.49), FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), HMC: 31.68 (+0.38)
Is Tesla's Autopilot Really More Advanced Than Mercedes' and BMW's?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 25, 8:37AM CDT
The latest versions of Tesla's Model S will soon get some self-driving features via an over-the-air update. But is Tesla really the self-driving technology leader? Source: Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk made waves last fall when he...
TSLA: 259.15 (+1.23), TM: 131.52 (+2.49)