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General Motors Posts Record 2016 Results
General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced record full-year 2016 results from strong retail demand for full-size trucks and SUVs in the United States, continued industry growth in China and what it termed as “effective cost performance across the globe.” I Continue reading
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Ford Motor Says 2017 Profit Will be Lower Than 2016
The bad news is that the ongoing increase of incentives, longer loan terms, growing sub-prime lending – including on trucks – and the fact Ford can’t give away a car in the U.S. is potentially troubling. Helped by incentives of more than $8,000 at year end, the Ford F-Series pickup retained its title as the best-selling vehicle in the land at 820,799. Predicting lower performance for 2017 is a warning that won’t help Ford’s weak share price. Continue reading
Ghosn Defends Mitsubishi Bailout in Face of Criticism
Call it a “one barrel of a two-barrel shotgun wedding.” This is a giant roll of the dice with Carlos Ghosn betting on numerous “come” lines. Continue reading
General Motors President Daniel Ammann Sells 10,000 Shares
While GM execs have been trying to talk up the stock price, the trading record is much less optimistic. The range of share prices peaked at more than $40 per share in December of 2013, but has been languishing in the $35 range recently. Continue reading
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Record Number of Auto Buyers Underwater on Trade-Ins
A growing number of auto shoppers have negative equity – underwater in industry terms – on their trade-ins when they’re purchasing their next vehicle. Per Edmunds data, an estimated 32% of all trade-ins toward the purchase of a new vehicle through Q3 of 2016 were underwater. Continue reading
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Strong Yen Hurts Toyota Motor Profits as Sales Rise
Nevertheless, TMC’s Board of Directors agreed to pay 100 yen per share as the interim dividend on common shares, and have also resolved to buy back up to 200 billion yen, or 40 million shares, of the company’s common stock. Continue reading
Nissan First Half Results Down Due to Strong Yen
Nissan Motor Co. today announced financial results for the six-month period to 30 September 30 2016 that showed decreased revenue and operating profit because of the strong Yen. Continue reading
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Diesel Emission Fraud Charges Hit Volkswagen Group Profits
Gentlefolks Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter said, “The impact of the diesel issue, in particular, required a systematic, disciplined approach to investments and costs. But further significant improvements in productivity and profitability are needed across the whole Group.” Continue reading
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Penske Automotive Reports Record Q3 Results
Our business continued to perform well in the third quarter, producing another quarter of record results despite the translation effects from foreign currency headwinds,” said Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger S. Penske. Continue reading
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General Motors Sets Q3 Net Earnings Record of $42.8 Billion
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced record third-quarter earnings and revenue because of profitable U.S. retail sales and strong sales in China. Continue reading
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Ahead of Q3 Earnings GM Declares 38-Cent Dividend
GM reports Q3 results tomorrow. The stock, like that of Ford Motor, continues to languish in the $37 range. Analysts are concerned about GM’s almost complete reliance on the sales of trucks and SUVs in North America to make money. Continue reading
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September Used Vehicle Market Sees Prices Falling
The September U.S. used vehicle market saw depreciation climb and prices drop 3.6%, making the month’s performance the largest decline recorded in 2016 thus far. Continue reading
September Used Vehicle Market Sees Prices Falling
The September U.S. used vehicle market saw depreciation climb and prices drop -3.6%, making the month’s performance the largest decline recorded in 2016. Continue reading
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Ford Motor Declares Q4 15-Cent Dividend
Ford set record earnings during 2015 but its stock – trading in a 52-week range of $11.02 – $15.84 – continues to languish as investors remain wary of the company. Its recent performance and attacks from non-taxpaying Donald Trump, aka serial sexual assaulter of females, hasn’t hel Continue reading
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