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What Happens to General Motors' Profits When the Economy Tanks?
What happens to companies like General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) when the economy goes south?Given that the U.S. new-car sales cycle is probably past its peak, it's a question
Will BMW's Electric-Car Plan Fall Short of Matching Tesla?
German luxury-car maker BMW AG (NASDAQOTH: BAMXF) has given us a preview of how it plans to respond to the disruptive threat posed by Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) -- and it's a unique strategy that could pay
3 Top Cobalt Stocks in 2017
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is building electric cars. So are General Motors, Nissan, and even Volvo! And what all these electric cars will have in common is that they use lithium batteries to power their
The 8 Most Fuel-Efficient Family Sedans of 2017 (Each Gets at Least 40 MPG)
Coming soon: An all-new 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid that's even more fuel-efficient. Image source: Toyota.When it comes to the things that sell cars, fuel efficiency isn't as compelling a selling point
Das Sommerrätsel 2017 - Frage 4
Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos und Elon Musk haben starke Marken wie Apple, Amazon und Tesla geschaffen. Doch der Weg zum Erfolg ist oft steinig. So flog der eine oder andere Visionär sogar als Vorstand aus
Don't Panic About the Big July Auto Sales Declines
U.S. auto sales plunged year over year in July, and few major automakers were spared the carnage. Ford Motor (NYSE: F) reported a 7.5% decline in U.S. deliveries last month. Fiat Chrysler (NYSE: FCAU)
Cadillacs Shine for General Motors in China While Ford's Sales Stall
General Motors (NYSE: GM) said that its sales in China rose 6.3% from a year ago, a good result in a month in which some key rivals lost ground year over year. For GM shareholders, it's especially
How Safe Is Genuine Parts Company's Dividend?
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) isn't a household name for most Americans, but the company's business has been extremely successful over time. The company behind the Napa Auto Parts business has
Japanese Automakers Left Detroit in the Dust Last Month in China
Over the past couple of years, automotive sales in China have been as unpredictable as the latest Hollywood dating story. Roughly two years ago, we saw a sales slump over the summer, only to then
This Little-Known Healthcare Stock Could Be the Tesla of Its Niche
In less than 15 years, Elon Musk and the team at Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have accomplished something that few could have predicted: They redefined how Americans viewed electric cars. Along the way, the
5 Best Platinum Stocks to Buy Right Now
Materials scientists still haven't found a better catalyst than platinum group metals, or PGMs. That means platinum stocks -- not all of which are platinum mining stocks -- will continue to offer
Sunrun Sticks to 2017 Growth Plans
Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) continues to be the only major residential solar installer with its foot on the growth pedal as its other major competitors tap the brakes. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has decided to
Tesla, Inc. Has Reportedly Sold Over a Third of Its Bond Offering
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been busy this week, hosting an investor event in Manhattan on Monday in connection with the electric-car marker's $1.5 billion bond offering. With his
Why Ford Continues to Struggle in China
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in China fell 7% in July, as strong demand for the Blue Oval's commercial vehicles wasn't enough to offset a big slump in sales of small sedans. Ford
Elon Musk Should Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth
During its brief history, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has missed many self-imposed deadlines to bring products to market. It has also routinely fallen short of its annual production goals. These shortcomings
5 Top Stocks for August
The summer season is quickly coming to a close, but that doesn't mean we'll stop our never-ending quest to find market-beating stocks.To that end, we asked five top Motley Fool investors to pick
Argus Upgrades Tesla, Sets $444 Price Target
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) jumped today thanks to an analyst upgrade. Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky has now boosted his rating on shares of the electric-car maker from hold to buy, while
Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Battery Sizes -- What Investors Need to Know
Since electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) fully unveiled its Model 3 and delivered the first units to customers last month, there's been speculation about what battery size the vehicle sports. In
General Motors Company's Bolt Deliveries Jump in July
General Motors' (NYSE: GM) deliveries of its late-2016 launched all-electric Chevrolet Bolt hit a new all-time high in July, rising to 1,971 units. The record monthly deliveries for the model bode
Will Tesla Ever Earn a Profit? 1 Analyst Thinks So
Every day, Wall Street analysts upgrade some stocks, downgrade others, and "initiate coverage" on a few more. But do these analysts even know what they're talking about? Today, we're taking one
Tesla, Inc. Lowers the Price for Its Model X
On Friday, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) lowered the price of the base version of its Model X SUV by $3,000, from $82,500 to $79,500. The price decrease puts the SUV's starting price just $5,000 above a
Tesla to Raise $1.5 Billion in Debt: What You Need to Know
Following comments from management last week, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) announced this morning that it intends to raise $1.5 billion in debt. CEO Elon Musk acknowledged on the earnings call that the
1 Detroit Automaker Salvages July Sales While Industry Sales Sink
The inevitable peak in U.S. auto sales has arrived in 2017, and investors braced for another monthly decline last week when automakers reported July sales results, which delivered the seventh
Why Tesla's Beat on Profits in Q2 Isn’t Enough
In this Market Foolery segment, host Chris Hill and Motley Fool One's Bill Mann discuss the current state of affairs at the disruptive electric-car company, which exceeded expectations in its
Toyota Raises Full-Year Guidance as Profit Falls 11%
Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) said on Aug. 4 that it earned 574.29 billion yen ($5.18 billion) in operating profit in the quarter that ended on June 30.That was down 11% from its operating