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Toyota Motor Corporation Reports 5% Increase in Net Revenues for Nine Months as it Struggles in Europe and Japan

Posted on 8 February 2011 by Ken Zino

The world’s largest automaker is still feeling the negative effects of image damaging safety and quality recalls, the rise in the value of the Yen, and the contraction of its Japanese home market. Continue reading →

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Ally Financial Posts Net Income of $1.1 Billion in 2010

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Ken Zino

Ally Financial Inc. today reported net income of $79 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to a net loss of $5.0 billion for the fourth quarter of 2009. For full-year 2010, Ally (formerly GMAC and now taxpayers own … Continue reading →

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Renault Group Reports €38.97 Billion in 2010 Revenue; Return to Profitability Because of Record Sales of 2.6 Million Vehicles

Posted on 31 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Renault Group has turned around its results, according to a statement issued today by Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO.

“Renault can already announce that, driven by record commercial results in a growing world market and good cost control, the Group has largely exceeded its annual free cash flow objective and reduced net automotive debt to €1.4 billion,” Ghosn said. Continue reading →

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Chrysler Group Posts $652 Million Loss in 2010

Posted on 31 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Chrysler Group LLC today said that it had a total year net loss in 2010 of $652 million, and a net loss of loss of $199 million in Q4 2010, compared to a net loss of $84M in Q3 2010. Debt increased by $0.4 billion in 2010 to $5.8 billion from 2009 as the revision of 16 models increased costs and deceased revenue during their launch. Cash as of 31 December 2010 was $7.3 billion compared to $8.3 billion on 30 September 2010. Continue reading →

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Ford Reports 2010 Full Year Net Income of $6.6 Billion

Posted on 28 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported 2010 full year net income of $6.6 billion, or $1.66 per share, an increase of $3.8 billion, or 80 cents per share, from 2009. Continue reading →

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General Motors Underwriters Take Maximum Number of Shares in IPO

Posted on 26 November 2010 by Ken Zino

What this really means is U.S. taxpayers now own about 33% of General Motors, down from the U.S. Treasury’s ownership of GM’s outstanding shares of common stock of 61% before the IPO. Continue reading →

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Ford Reduces Debt With Successful Conversion Offers

Posted on 24 November 2010 by Ken Zino

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) announced today the results of conversion offers of bonds for stock that will reduce the company’s Automotive debt by more than $1.9 billion, lowering annualized interest costs by about $180 million. “These successful conversion offers represent another significant step toward our goal of reducing our Automotive debt and improving our balance sheet,” said Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president and chief financial officer.

However, Ford is still listed as below investment grade by the rating agencies such as Moody’s Investors Service (Ba2) and Standard & Poor’s B+. Both junk ratings raise borrowing costs and limit large funds from buying Ford bonds. Ford lost its investment grade rating in 2005. Continue reading →

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