Consumer credit increased in April, partly on auto loan growth. That's being driven by pent up demand and the desire to lock in low rates, just like home sales.
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After requiring financial help from the government in 2009, is General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) back on a flying lap? Will the world’s biggest automaker -Toyota Motor Corporation...
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Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has created one of the most impressive turnarounds in business history and leads General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) in many ways.
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Debt is another common explanation. According to the Project for Student Debt, the average college graduate has $26,000 in student loans, up 24% since 2004.
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Retail is one of the most flimsy, fickle sectors around, and low-risk investors tend to steer clear.
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June 16 is a particularly eventful day for American business. Several of the world's most iconic companies were founded on June 16ths throughout history.
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June 17 - News
Only a few special vehicles can reach the legendary status of an iconic American muscle car.
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June 17 - News
I love Father's Day. No, it's not because I think it's such a special day that everyone awaits with anticipation.
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June 17 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is about to close the ugliest and darkest chapter of its history book, just as soon as the U.S.
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June 17 - News
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a mind-boggling topic of late.
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June 17 - News
Back in April, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and Toyota Motor Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:TM) both claimed that they had the world’s best-selling car in 2012.
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June 14 - News
As of late, the debate for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) has centered around the potential for additional profitability in North America, as...
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June 14 - News
Warren Buffett made the bulk of his fortune by paying low prices for companies with durable competitive advantages.
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June 14 - News
The Motley Fool's readers have spoken, and I have heeded their cries.
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June 14 - News
The future of electric cars is still not certain. However, the future of one electric car manufacturer is, and that is Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA).
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June 13 - News
The reason behind Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s success is quite simple. It makes great vehicles.
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June 13 - News
"Quite simply, it's a great time to be in the truck business," said Kurt McNeil, head of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) sales operations in the United States.
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June 12 - News
The impressive returns YTD have caught everyone by surprise, including the major investment firms on Wall Street which are now hastily raising their full-year targets on the S...
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June 12 - News
The seasonally adjusted selling annual rate, or SAAR, has been a key measure of the progress of the US auto market.
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June 12 - News
Renowned asset manager Peter Lynch popularized the phrase “buy what you know” to express that the best investment ideas often come from observations in our day to day life...
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June 12 - News
The automotive industry continues to recover at a rapid pace.
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June 12 - News
Between 2004 and 2012, the total number of miles driven in the United States has flat-lined, while the number of miles driven per person has declined 2% annually.
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June 12 - News
Sales of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)'s F-Series line, the F-150 and its Super Duty siblings, were up 31% in May – a huge jump that far outpaced the overall market's gains.
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June 12 - News
Right now Detroit crosstown rivals Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)' luxury brands are about as opposite as can be.
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June 11 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) last week began offering big discounts of $4,000 or more on Volts, hoping to clear out an inventory that has swelled to 140 selling days' worth...
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June 11 - News
Full-size pickups have been the primary driver behind the recovering auto sector in the U.S. The U.S.
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June 11 - News
About this time last year Forbes reported that CEOs at our nation's 500 biggest companies got pay raises of about 16%, or an average of $10.5 million.
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June 11 - News
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) utilized nearly $50 billion in loans from the federal government to continue operating while undergoing a bankruptcy reorganization and has paid...
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June 10 - News
Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has had a meteoric rise in 2013, driven by a surprise profit in the first quarter.
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June 10 - News
Now, what if, on top of having to digest these lousy stats, you were told that the company is facing legal challenges throughout the country that threaten where it can sell its...
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June 10 - News
It's become a daily occurrence in the comment section between General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) enthusiasts to argue whether the EcoBoost is merely...
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June 10 - News
On May 30, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA). officially received a large bump in confidence from the company's CEO. Mr.
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June 10 - News
There may not ever be a Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) F-250 that runs on natural gas sitting in your driveway, but as the company's fleet sales continue to rise, you could very ...
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June 10 - News
Over the last decade, automakers and suppliers have managed to significantly reduce the cost of warranties on their vehicles.
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June 10 - News
As the housing market recovery in the US appears more sustainable, US auto sales continue to gain steam.
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June 10 - News
It's no news that Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has major expansion plans.
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June 10 - News
When I think of a distinctly American vehicle, I usually don’t think of a Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Mustang or a Chevrolet Corvette from General Motors Company (NYSE:GM).
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June 10 - News
At General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)' annual shareholders' meeting on Thursday, CEO Dan Akerson announced a new program: Buyers of new 2014 Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles ...
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June 7 - News
Although we've seen a modest retracement from our all-time highs set two weeks ago, the markets have yielded seven straight months of gains to investors.
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June 7 - News
That definitely applies to Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)'s $11.3 million first quarter profit figure.
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June 7 - News
Rarely do I read a piece about Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and get completely caught off guard, and feel the need to voice my respectful disagreement – but the time is here.
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June 7 - News
Before you answer, here's some food for thought. This car is a big deal for Toyota.
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June 7 - News
There was a time when Motor City represented the core of American manufacturing.
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June 7 - News
A rapidly growing US auto market has overshadowed the pace of growth of the Chinese auto industry where sales have displayed a stellar growth rate of 13% since the start of the...
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June 7 - News
As the sustainability of the U.S. economic recovery became more apparent to investors, stocks pushed the major benchmarks higher.
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June 6 - News
I found myself laughing at this Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) article that depicts those who are 16 to 34-years of age.
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June 6 - News
In an environment of volatility, it is usually the high beta stocks (a stock rating that determines the price movement of a stock against a benchmark index, like the S&P 500) ...
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June 6 - News
Last August during a typical summer swoon for the Detroit automaker, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)'s stock price hit a 52-week low of $8.82.
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June 6 - News
Is a rebound looming in Europe? It seems as if many investors believe this is the case, especially after April European light-vehicle registrations came in up 1.7% (on a year-...
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June 6 - News
The great Warren Buffett once said, "Diversification is protection against ignorance.
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June 6 - News