Automobile Manufacturers

American Axle (NYSE: AXL) is receiving takeover interest today from General Motors (NYSE: GM), according to unconfirmed rumors. The current circulating chatter is naming $25/share as a possible target. Sources for this rumor are unconfirmed. This article may include mentions of rumors, chatter, or...

Toyota (NYSE: TM) today announced that it is the first single line manufacturer to sell 3 million certified pre-owned vehicles within program history. Toyota marked the unprecedented event by giving away a 2008 Sienna to the 3 millionth CPO buyer. The record-breaking sale came on the heels of a...

Federal highway safety officials yesterday said that Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) was not guilty of its vehicles for unintended acceleration. Two former employees at SAC Capital Advisers were charged with insider trading yesterday, further drawing scrutiny on the prestigious hedge fund.

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently concluded that congestion on America's roads is worse than ever. Of course, no one looks forward to a headache-filled commute. But what are the real costs associated with roadway congestion, automotive travel...

CNBC Fast Money's Brian Kelly said on the show that he wants to go long on gold. He recommended a long position in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (NYSE: IAU) as the best way to make this trade. iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) gained 1.08% today, and it closed at $13.34. Tim Seymour believes that Madison...

European banks like HSBC (NYSE: HBC) are slowly moving towards reporting earnings every quarter, in an effort to increase transparency. Under the transparency section in their reports it currently needs: none. Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) is attempting to sell itself, as the stock has underperformed the...

A company's fundamental backdrop, including anticipated news events like earnings, FDA meetings, or product announcements, typically plays a prominent role in any trader's research.  This tends to be true whether one is primarily investing in stocks or in options. The excitement of event-based...

Are you ready for the electric revolution in the automotive industry? During the past few months, a limited number of Americans have begun to buy the Chevrolet Volt from General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and the Leaf from Japan's Nissan (OTC: NSANY.PK...

Are you ready for the electric revolution in the automotive industry? During the past few months, a limited number of Americans have begun to buy the Chevrolet Volt from General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) and the Leaf from Japan's Nissan (OTC: NSANY.PK...

On CNBC's Mad Money, Jim Cramer said during the Lightning Round that Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is his “speculative stock of the year.” He added, “This stock is rocking just like Cirrus Logic (NASDAQ: CRUS), ARM Holdings (NASDAQ: ARMH) and Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ: SWKS)" For Magna...

The Big Football Game is this Sunday, February 6, 2011, between the AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers against the NFC champion Green Bay Packers, held for the first time at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event involves sports and fans and celebration, but beyond that, it involves money and...

Ford (F) shares stumbled over several trading days following earnings reported on January 28. The company reported stellar operating profits of $1.3 billion, but this number was lower than the year-ago comparison by over $300 million. Ford CEO Alan Mulally noted a learning “opportunity” in...

Ford (F) shares stumbled over several trading days following earnings reported on January 28. The company reported stellar operating profits of $1.3 billion, but this number was lower than the year-ago comparison by over $300 million. Ford CEO Alan Mulally noted a learning “opportunity” in...

February 4, 2011 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com a leading global investor and industry portal covering the green and renewable energy sector reports on Electric car stocks and battery stocks news and trading as of morning trading for February 4th. As oil...

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen After a bleak year of auto industry news ranging from financial ruin to mechanical malfunctions, automakers appear to have once again found their traction. JD Power and Associates recently reported that January total light-vehicle retail sales are starting the year...