3 Redesigned 2016 Car Models That Could Really Surprise
Sean Williams, John Rosevear, and Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Aug 08, 12:41PM CDT
Image source: State Farm via Flickr. As we inch closer to fall, the time has begun once again to think about the release of 2016 car models. For some automakers, not much is changing. Others, however, have really decided to roll the dice on...
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China auto sales slump hits industry fortunes
By JOE McDONALD - AP - Wed Jul 29, 5:32AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — General Motors Co.'s $5 billion initiative to create cars for China and other emerging markets comes just as automakers face a collapse in the booming Chinese demand they were counting on to power their growth.
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Hyundai Motor's 2Q earnings down 24 percent
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Jul 23, 2:33AM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday its second quarter earnings sank 24 percent due to a sales drop in China and weakness in other markets due to falling currencies.
GM Doubles Down on Big SUVs With $1.4 Billion Plant Investment
at The Street - Thu Jul 16, 8:20AM CDT
Of GM's 171 factories worldwide, none is more critical than its assembly plant in Arlington, Texas: the only one that builds Cadillac Escalades, Chevrolet Suburbans, Chevrolet Tahoes and GMC Yukons.
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Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Jun 29, 4:54PM CDT
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Hyundai replaces General Motors as NFL auto sponsor
AP - Mon Jun 29, 9:55AM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — The National Football League is getting a new official automotive sponsor: Hyundai.
GM: 30.15 (+0.15)
Hyundai sees green future in hydrogen-powered cars
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Mon Jun 29, 5:23AM CDT
YONGIN, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Monday it believes hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are the future for eco-friendly cars despite challenges of limited infrastructure and slow sales.
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Why Kia Brought the K900 Luxury Sedan to America
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 14, 8:12AM CDT
The Kia K900 is a big luxury sedan that went on sale in the U.S. last year. Source: Kia Motors. Korean automaker Kia Motors continues to gain ground in the U.S. with a simple formula: surprisingly stylish cars with long lists of features at...
Is General Motors Selling Its Soul to Apple and Google?
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jun 14, 8:07AM CDT
The new-for-2016 Chevrolet Malibu will be one of the first cars to get both Apple's CarPlay and Google's Android Auto systems when it goes on sale this fall. The systems allow drivers to easily use apps on their smartphones while driving. Source:...
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Silicon Valley Wants to Invade Your Car, but Ford and Toyota Are Fighting Back
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jun 13, 8:04AM CDT
Ford's AppLink technology allows its new in-car system, SYNC 3, to connect with and control apps like Pandora and Spotify on your phone. Source: Ford Motor Company Toyota said last week that it had reached an agreement with Ford to "to...
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GE Should Stop Crying About State Taxes
at The Street - Thu Jun 11, 2:00PM CDT
Move to Texas might be good for investors, bad for state.
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10 Best Car Companies by Auto Sales
John Rosevear, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 31, 6:03AM CDT
Ford's F-Series pickups help make it a huge player in the U.S. But they're only part of the story when it comes to Ford's global sales rank. Source: Ford Motor Company. Which 10 automakers had the best sales last year? In the U.S., we think of ...
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TrueCar Slides After Q1 Earnings, but Its Future Is Still Lucrative
Daniel Miller, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 08, 1:56PM CDT
It's fairly evident that Wall Street wasn't thoroughly impressed with TrueCar 's first-quarter earnings, as the stock is roughly 5% lower today after earnings were released Thursday. Of course, as much as we'd like to give Wall Street the benefit...
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Small, midsize SUVs drive April US auto sales gains
By TOM KRISHER - AP - Fri May 01, 4:11PM CDT
DETROIT (AP) — In April of 2014, the compact Chevrolet Cruze outsold the Equinox midsize SUV by more than a thousand vehicles. A year later, the Equinox trounced the Cruze by nearly 8,000 in sales.
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Hyundai's 1Q earnings fall as car sales drop
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Apr 23, 1:01AM CDT
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday its first-quarter profit dropped due to lower vehicle sales at home and abroad and the strong local currency.
4 Easy Tips To Avoid Losses When Reading The Annual Report
Jae Jun - Seeking Alpha - Thu Mar 12, 7:38AM CDT
Broaden your knowledge by reading a lot. That's what you're told. And that's the secret that Buffett tells anybody willing to listen and take up the challenge. But let's be honest. Reading the annual report is boring. It's filled with useless words...
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Hyundai Motor reports earnings drop, forecasts weak sales
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Thu Jan 22, 8:48PM CST
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. suffered a drop in quarterly earnings and is forecasting weak sales growth this year after falling behind competitors in factory expansions.
Hyundai Motor to spend $74B over 4 years on facilities, R&D
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Tue Jan 06, 4:07AM CST
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group, the world's fifth-largest automaker, said Tuesday it plans to spend 81 trillion won ($73.7 billion) over the next four years on factories, research and a new headquarters.
Hyundai, Kia brace for weakest growth in a decade
By YOUKYUNG LEE - AP - Fri Jan 02, 1:36AM CST
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. are forecasting their weakest growth in yearly car sales in more than a decade as competition intensifies and the global economy slows.
Volkswagen Looks Set to Unveil Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car in November
at The Street - Mon Oct 27, 11:09AM CDT
Volkswagen may soon join all the other major automakers and launch a hydrogen fuel cell car, but the consumer economics for hydrogen fuel cell cars look like an uphill battle.
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