Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI): 1 Auto Parts Supplier Betting Heavily on China
Johnson Controls, Inc. (NYSE:JCI) — the largest auto parts supplier in the U.S. and the sixth largest in the world — derived two-thirds of...
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Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC) Succeeds Where Ford Motor Company (F) Failed
Photo credit: Honda It’s been a rough year for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s drive to go green. Despite investing heavily to deliver its...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Crunch Time for Ford Motor Company (F) in China
One of the most important long-term growth drivers for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is the Chinese market, which is already the largest auto market in...
Ford Motor Company (F) & General Motors Company (GM) Still Have Time to Catch Japanese Automakers
America’s two largest automakers are having a phenomenal year, reaping profits that haven’t been seen in over a decade. Ford Motor Company...
Ford Motor Company (F) Is Going Full Speed
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) reported its best sales month since 2006 on Wednesday. The company has been firing on all cylinders lately, and the stock...
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA): The Insanity Continues
To quote Oscar Levant: “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity.” Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has done...
Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors Company (GM), Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM): Detroit’s Big Three Surge but Still Trail Japanese Rivals
Vehicle sales have been solid this year giving investors in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) reason to cheer as their...
Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC), Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM): Ford Motor Company (F) Sales Beat Estimates As Demand Surged
U.S. sales of Ford’s Fiesta have been booming. The new high-performance Fiesta ST is already doing very well, executives said on Wednesday. Photo...
Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC), Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM): Chrysler US Sales Rise 12% in August
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler‘s U.S. sales rose 12% last month as strong truck sales pushed the company to its best August in six years. The automaker...
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): 7 Key Points from Global Survey of Potential Electric Car Buyers
A global survey of prospective electric car buyers conducted in 2010 and 2011 offers significant findings for electric-car makers worldwide. Deloitte...
General Motors Company (GM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Is Detroit Falling Behind The Japanese?
New Chevrolets like the Impala are receiving rave reviews. The current product line is one of the brand’s best ever. So why are Chevy’s customers...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Ford Motor Company (F)’s Fusion Is a Company Game-Changer
2013 Ford Fusion Titanium. Photo credit: Ford Motor. I hate tossing around the term “game-changer,” but every now and then the shoe fits....
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), US Airways Group Inc (LCC), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) & More: Five Companies Losing Their Brand Appeal
As a company, brand value and how the consumer and public perceive your company and products is everything. Last year, according to a survey conducted...
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (ADR) (NSANY), Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA): Who Dominates Electric Car Sales In The U.S.?
While persistently high gasoline prices are prompting more consumers to consider an electric car — aka a battery electric vehicle (BEV) —...
Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC), Regal Entertainment Group (RGC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (CNK): The Next Victim of Digital Movies
The switch to an all-digital movie format heralds the extinction of not only 35 mm film movies, but also older, historic theaters, such as my local movie...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Is Ford Motor Company (F) Hypocritical for Lashing Out at Japanese Policy?
Last week, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stepped up its criticism of Japan’s monetary policy. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s North American...
Ford Motor Company (F) Is Still Angry About Japan’s Yen
Ford’s strong new Fusion has been stealing sales from Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM)’s Camry all year — but now Toyota is...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), General Motors Company (GM), Ford Motor Company (F): Is This the End of the All-Electric Vehicle?
Battery-electric vehicles, or BEVs, get a lot of credit for being “zero-emission” cars. However, that designation isn’t entirely accurate...
The Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Valuation: From Ridiculous to Gary Busey in 5.8 Seconds
Last month I did my best to describe why I felt that electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)‘ valuation appeared ridiculous. To do...
Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Acura’s NSX — The “Next Big Thing”
Acura, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:HMC), has just tweeted the first teaser picture of an NSX second...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), General Motors Company (GM): This Automaker Finishes First Despite Road Bumps
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM) posted solid first quarter 2014 results with net profit up 94% from last year, though it sold fewer cars during...
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA): Here’s Why Earnings Could Be in Trouble
An often overlooked factor that can have a significant impact on a company’s bottom line is the costs or benefits derived from environmental regulations...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Strong Sales in July Call for a Look at Japanese Car Stocks
With a weaker yen, Japanese car manufacturers now have a competitive advantage in pricing their feature-packed cars in the American market. That being...
Ford Motor Company (F)’s Escape Sets a New Record
We already knew that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s Escape was a hit. But now it’s official — and Ford wants to brag a little. Ford Motor...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM): This Is One Incredible CEO
The Motley Fool’s readers have spoken, and I have heeded their cries. After months of pointing out CEO gaffes and faux pas, I’ve decided...
Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG): Can The King Remain Atop Its Throne?
As financial panic gripped consumers by the throat, no industry escaped alive. Take the US motorcycle industry, for example. During the crisis, motorcycle...
Ford Motor Company (F), Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): This Automaker Is Firing on All Cylinders
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has been on an impressive run lately as the company benefits from an improved product portfolio, growing demand in key markets...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), General Motors Company (GM): Kingdon Is Finding Alpha in the Japanese Kingdom
Mark Kingdon, founder of Kingdon Capital, appeared at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha’s conference last week where he touted his best investment ideas...
Polaris Industries Inc. (PII), Arctic Cat Inc (ACAT): Head Off-Road for a Good Buy
Outdoor activities continue to be a favorite for the weekend enthusiast. Off-road vehicles in particular are becoming more and more popular. As a result...
Is Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC)’s New Fit a Hit or a Miss?
Honda revealed the next-generation Fit subcompact in Japan on Friday. Photo credit: Honda Will Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:HMC)’s new Fit build...
Ford Motor Company (F), General Electric Company (GE) & Weyerhaeuser Company (WY): One Risk Most Companies Acknowledge but Few Manage
What if I told you that there’s a business risk out there that 90% of companies in the S&P Global 100 index perceive as legitimate, but that...
Ford Motor Company (F) Remains a Great Investment Opportunity
Last year, I outlined the investment thesis for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F), and made the case that its lineup of new vehicles would propel the company...
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)’s Ridiculous Valuation Explained in 2 Figures
There really is no way to deny it anymore: Elon Musk is a genius. The man has brought us the first mass-produced electric vehicle that’s profitable...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Ford Motor Company (F): If You Like Fuel Efficiency, You’ll Love R&D Efficiency
Consumers want cars with excellent fuel economy because of the rising cost of gas. This reality dominates strategy in the auto industry, so for manufacturers...
Riding Harley-Davidson, Inc. (HOG)’s Customer Loyalty All the Way to the Bank
Here in Northern California, groups of Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) riders are as common as wildflowers on a country hillside. No longer are these...
Basic Needs Portfolio Selection: Ford Motor Company (F)
Seven weeks ago, I outlined my plans to create a portfolio of 10 companies that all have one thing in common: They provide a basic need or deliver life...
Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors Company (GM): The 5 Best-Selling Vehicles in June
June was a phenomenal month for automakers, as the U.S. seasonally adjusted annual rate for light vehicles came in at 15.98 million vehicles, much higher...
Auto News Roundup: Ford Motor Company (F)’s Sales Soar, General Motors Company (GM)’s Big Reveal, Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM) Taunts Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) and More
The big news this week in the auto business? Sales numbers. The first few business days of every month are filled with sales reports from all of the major...
Ford Motor Company (F), General Motors Company (GM): The Top 3 Problems for American Automakers
When it comes to cars, there’s no doubt about it: Detroit is back. American-brand cars and trucks are better than ever, and sales have been strong...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (HMC) & General Motors Company (GM): Will the Falling Yen Save Japanese Automakers?
You may be aware of Abenomics by now, including Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s plan to devalue the yen. The yen has fallen from $.0116 to about $....
Will Ford Motor Company (F)’s Fusion Power More Sales?
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s hot-selling Fusion has gained ground on Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM)’s Camry in 2013. Photo credit...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM) Unleashes an Aggressive 2014 Corolla
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM)’s 2014 Corolla. Photo: Toyota. It’s no secret that Detroit’s Big Three automakers have been...
Ford Motor Company (F)’s 2014 Fusion Will Continue to Win
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s 2013 Model Fusion. Photo Credit: Ford. Before and during the recession, people laughed at the idea that Ford Motor...
Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC), General Motors Company (GM): A Few Leading Car Makers to Consider
When searching for a new car, a few pointers should be taken into account. Fuel efficiency, finishing quality, and brand recognition are some examples...
Take a Drive With Ford Motor Company (F) Before it’s Too Late
The last several years have been rough for American automakers with the recession and the ensuing auto bailout. The most successful one was Ford Motor...
Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Japanese Brands Making Big Moves in the Auto Industry
Setting aside national pride and eternal discussions about which car brand is the best, Japanese automakers are acknowledged worldwide for their quality...
Ford Motor Company (F)’s F-150 Is Driving More Sales Gains
Ford’s F-150, shown here in Limited trim, led big sales gains for the Blue Oval last month. Photo credit: Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F). The financial...
Ford Motor Company (F), Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (TM), Honda Motor Co Ltd (ADR) (HMC): Three Auto Companies to Include in Your Portfolio
The automobile industry is expected to grow by 2.29% this year across the globe. Auto companies, in order to accelerate their revenue, are coming up with...
Ford Motor Company (F): Alan Mulally Needs to Chill Out
The reasoning behind Abenomics was simple: weaken the yen to push Japanese exports to new heights in an effort to kick-start the struggling economy. So...
Ford Motor Company (F): This Is One Incredible CEO
The Motley Fool’s readers have spoken, and I have heeded their cries. After months of pointing out CEO gaffes and faux pas, I’ve decided...
