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The Technology Arms Race Continues for Detroit Automakers
At a time when vehicle sales are peaking in the lucrative U.S. market, automakers' management teams face the unenviable task of finding new revenue streams. Fortunately for them, the line between....
Partial Automation: 2017’s Cars With Autopilot
Someday, we're told, self-driving cars won't need human drivers at all. We're not there yet, but there are a few cars available today with systems similar to an airliner's autopilot -- a system....
Gentex Declines on North American Weakness
Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) announced mixed third-quarter 2017 results on Friday, highlighting the effects of an unexpected decline in North American light-vehicle production on its core....
Tesla's Model S Receives "Above Average" Reliability Rating
Consumer Reports' rollercoaster rating changes on electric-car maker Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) vehicle reliability continued on Thursday. The consumer reporting agency raised its reliability rating....
Is There Cause for Concern After Harley-Davidson's Third Quarter?
Few brands are as well-known as Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG), and that competitive advantage has powered the company ahead of its rivals for decades. However, motorcycle sales have softened this....
Ford's New Fiesta May Have Dented 3rd-Quarter Profits
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said that its sales in Europe fell 10.9% in September, Ford's fourth consecutive month of sales declines in the Old World. Once again, tight supplies of Ford's all-new....
Tesla, Inc. Earnings: Mark Your Calendar
Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) certainly has investors' attention lately, but not necessarily for good reasons. When it announced its third-quarter vehicle deliveries earlier this month,....
Why Genuine Parts Company Stock Fell 10%
Shares of automotive and industrial replacement parts company Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) fell as much as 10.1% on Thursday following the company's third-quarter results. The stock finished the....
The Massive Untapped U.S. Solar Market
Residential and utility-scale solar have both become big markets in the U.S. Utilities know they can find many developers willing to build projects and provide low-cost electricity through power....
Why Westport Fuel Systems Stock Jumped 10% on Wednesday
Shares of Westport Fuel Systems (NASDAQ: WPRT) stock exploded as much as 10% higher on Wednesday before finally closing the day up a still respectable 9.7%. That's pretty amazing -- but here's the....
10 Reasons to Buy General Motors Stock
Is General Motors' (NYSE: GM) stock a buy? It's certainly drawing a lot of interest lately. Several big-name Wall Street analysts have issued upgrades on GM in recent weeks, and I think they're on....
Honda Sharpens Its All-New 2018 Accord to Steal SUV Sales
Honda (NYSE: HMC) said that its all-new 2018 Accord sedan officially went on sale in the U.S. on Wednesday. The all-new Accord is a major evolution of Honda's mainstay sedan: In some ways, it's....
Why Is Toyota Doubling Down on Hydrogen Fuel Cells?
Toyota (NYSE: TM) said that it will show off two new electric vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Tokyo Motor Show this month. Both are "concepts," or show vehicles, but at least one....
What Does Ford's $267 Million Recall Mean for Investors?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said on Wednesday that it is recalling about 1.3 million F-Series pickup trucks to repair door latches that could get stuck. Most automaker recalls are no big deal as....
This Just In: Magna International Stock Upgraded
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....
SolarCity: Tesla's Solar Boondoggle
Boondoggle (noun): work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value.It's hard to argue Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) acquisition of SolarCity has been anything but....
How to Buy Ford Motor Company Stock, and Why You Should
Coming out of the last recession, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) was very good to its investors. Starting at a low below $2 in the darkest days of the economic crisis, Ford found its sales surging....
How Can Ford Motor Company Stoke Growth in China?
China has been a critical component of Ford Motor Company's (NYSE: F) growth story following the past recession, and it will hopefully become a second pillar of revenue strength next to North....
3 Dividend Stocks Ideal for Retirees
Many retirees are turning to the stock market to find reliable income. We Fools think that's a smart move, so long as they are careful with their stock selection.So which income stocks do we favor....
Another Big Automaker Takes Aim at Tesla's Model 3
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars officially launched its new high-performance Polestar brand on Tuesday -- and its announcement made clear that the new brand is aimed directly at Tesla (NASDAQ:....
Tesla, Inc.'s Model 3 Won't Get Any Free Supercharging
Electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) knew its Supercharger network would be a key selling point for its vehicles. That's why it has aggressively expanded the network to include over 1,000....
How General Motors Just Won a Big Labor Battle
A long strike that derailed production of one of General Motors' (NYSE: GM) most popular new models has been resolved.Workers at a GM factory in Ontario that makes the popular Chevrolet Equinox....
Has Ford Stopped Its China Sales Slide?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) said its sales in China were roughly flat in September from a year ago, as good results for some of its larger and more expensive products helped to offset ongoing....
How Does Ford Make Money in China?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has become a major player in the huge and growing Chinese new-car market. Ford and its joint ventures sold 1.27 million vehicles in China in 2016, and those joint....
What Investors Missed in the Market Last Week
The markets closed the book last week with solid gains. Following strong retail sales figures, a fifth consecutive rising week for both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 left....