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Super Bowl Advertisers Go After "Second Screens"
10:30AM 2/01/2012
Company News, Technology, Coca-Cola Company, Motorola, Facebook, Toyota, Entertainment
Call it the "second-screen" Super Bowl. About two-thirds of smartphone and tablet owners use their gadgets to do things like text or post on Twitter while watching TV, according to research firm Nielsen. So, for Sunday's game, companies from Coke to Chevy are trying to reach fans on all the "second screens" they have.
Toyota's Still Tops to Consumers, but Ford's Closing In Fast
3:20PM 1/31/2012
By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool
Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors
Despite its troubles in recent years, Toyota retained its crown in Consumer Reports' annual survey of auto-brand perception, but the survey also showed that Ford is rapidly closing the gap, and other brands aren't far behind.
Is American Manufacturing on Track for a Comeback?
12:45PM 1/25/2012
By Rich Smith, The Motley Fool
Economy, Ford Motor Co, Apple, Wal-Mart Stores, Toyota, General Motors, Chrysler, Caterpillar
Detroit's Big Three are in hiring mode again, and Japanese automakers are building cars in the U.S. to export to Asia. And they aren't the only ones ramping up U.S. production. Is America at the beginning of a new industrial age? The answer lies in China.
Last week, the auto paparazzi brought us pictures of the prototype 2013 Corvette, which will apparently reprise the classic Vette formula. But in an era of high gas prices and tightening environmental regulations, how much longer can GM's horsepower party last?
Will You Buy an Electric Car? Tesla Hopes So
9:30AM 1/23/2012
By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool
Technology, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors
Upstart automaker Tesla Motors confirmed this week that its groundbreaking Model S, an all-electric luxury-sports sedan, was on track to enter production by this summer. It already has pre-orders for more than 8,000. Is the moment coming soon when electric cars go mainstream?
BMW's 3 Series is the undisputed global king of the entry-level luxury sedans, but GM is looking to stage a bit of a coup with its Cadillac ATS. The car has all the right moves, inside and out -- but there's one thing missing.
Ford Fusion Revamp Stylishly Steals the Detroit Auto Show
4:45PM 1/11/2012
By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool
Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Tesla Motors
There was nothing wrong with the old Ford Fusion. In fact, it had its best sales year ever in 2011. It's a good-looking, high-quality sedan and a good value. But when Ford took the wraps off the new Fusion this week, it had been transformed from a good hybrid to a deluxe hottie.
3 Hot Technology Trends to Watch in 2012
9:20AM 12/30/2011
By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, The Motley Fool
Technology, Ford Motor Co, Microsoft, Nokia, Apple, Stock Picks, Amazon.com, Toyota, Yahoo, Stocks in the News
If you think 2011 was a wild year for technology, just wait until you see what 2012 has in store for you. Here are three tech trends that will undoubtedly grow in relevance -- and investor profitability -- in the year ahead.
Perhaps the most surprising recent news in the auto industry last week was this little gem. In large part owing to President Obama's negotiation of a free trade agreement with South Korea earlier this year, Toyota will be expanding exports of U.S.-built vehicles to Korea for sale.
General Motors' Next Big Problem: Making Europe Profitable
9:01AM 11/11/2011
By John Rosevear, The Motley Fool
Company News, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Toyota, General Motors, Autos
GM made $2.2 billion in North America in the third quarter, but it couldn't expand on that number with earnings abroad. Now the bailed out, revamped and much-improved automaker has to find a way to make Europe profitable -- because the Continent is essential to its global operations.
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