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Can Harley-Davidson Truly Afford Its Dividend Hike and Buyback?

harley-davidson.comHarley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) is one of those truly iconic American brands. It was iconic enough that Warren Buffett even did a preferred financing deal with the company during the recession. The company has…

Jon C. Ogg · 13 years ago

GM Earnings Hit by Big, One-Time Charges

Before the markets opened Thursday morning, General Motors reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results that fell short of analysts' consensus expectations, due to big, one-time charges.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Toyota Leads the Pack in Brand Image, Honda Slips

Consumer Reports magazine has released its 2014 Car-Brand Perception Survey, which reflects how consumers look at car brands in seven categories. The top brand manufacturer overall was Toyota, which widened its lead over the…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Toyota: The World’s Most Profitable Car Company

Toyota has become by far the most profitable car company in the world. The Japanese company said its numbers were helped by the value of the yen, and it produced 10 million cars in…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 13 years ago

New Car Prices Fell in January

Courtesy Chrysler Group LLCThe January average sales price for a light vehicle fell 1.4% to $32,391 from $32,855 in December. Sales prices rose by about 0.6% month-over-month in December.Carmakers, on average, sold each vehicle…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

January Auto Sales Slump on Cold Weather

courtesy of Chrysler GroupAutomakers reported January U.S. sales throughout the morning Monday, and it looks like carmakers posted mostly weaker results. Cold weather in the eastern half of the United States weighed on sales…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

GM, Union Agree: No Layoffs at Opel Through 2018

courtesy of General MotorsNew General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) CEO Mary Barra traveled last week to Rüsselsheim, Germany, on her first trip as the company’s new chief and committed the company to sticking with…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

New Name, Logo, Debt for Fiat and Chrysler

Following Chrysler's earnings announcement Wednesday morning, it and Fiat revealed a new name for the combined company now that Fiat has acquired all the outstanding shares of Chrysler from a United Auto Workers pension…

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

Toyota Produces 10 Million Cars, Breaks All-Time Record

No automotive manufacturer has ever produced 10 million cars in a year. That is until Toyota did it in 2013. The news cements the impressive comeback Toyota has made from quality problems and the…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 13 years ago

Ford Records a Very Good Year

Ford Motor reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 results before markets opened Tuesday morning. It also reaffirmed its 2014 guidance.

Paul Ausick · 13 years ago

When Tesla Goes to China, Opportunity and Risks Abound

Tesla Motors is planning to make a splash for itself in China, but how it is going into China is raising eyebrows elsewhere. This is one of those scenarios that comes with great opportunity,…

cgblaine22 · 13 years ago

GM’s CEO Faces Failure in Europe

New General Motors CEO Mary Barra recently and told reporters that she has no radical plans for the No. 1 car company in the United States. Given GM's size and dinosaur-like management, she stated…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 13 years ago

Toyota Ranks as World’s No. 1 Car Company in 2013

Now that the count is in for 2013, the numbers are official. Toyota was the No. 1 car company in the world. It is quite a comeback the great 2011 Japanese earthquake and millions…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 13 years ago

Will Buyers Abandon Small Cars Because of Crash Dangers?

Small cars have several advantages for consumers. But they may be more than offset by the fact that small vehicles often are not safe to drive, a problem driven home by recent research by…

Douglas A. McIntyre · 13 years ago