Items Tagged With Automobiles

Does Ford Get the Concept Behind "Green"?
Written By: Jeanne Roberts
2008-01-21 10:10:03
In 2000, Ford Motor Company (F - $5.92) sponsored Time Magazine's Earth Day edition, Heroes for the Planet, and issued a statement declaring that it would henceforth spend as much on its environmental image as it would promoting a new model car. Ford also promised to reduce emissions.

Exxon Mobil (XOM) Diversifies -- Into the Hybrid Car Market
Written By: Miranda Marquit
2008-03-11 12:03:12
Exxon Mobil (XOM) is not known for its environmental record. Indeed, many environmentally-friendly investors feel that Exxon could be doing much more in terms of alternative energy investment. And, interestingly, that is what XOM has been doing the past three decades. XOM just hasn't been doing it in an area where we usually think to look. The Wall Street Journal reports on Exxon's efforts to remain diversified as alternative energy comes to the fore:

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Ford and Navistar Square Off
Written By: Taeho Lim
2007-05-10 15:27:36

Just as Ford (F) started to make some headway in its extensive rebuilding program, the Dearborn automaker incurred a noteworthy legal headache from an important engine supplier. Illinois-based holding company Navistar (NAVZ.PK) filed a $2 billion suit against Ford alleging breach of contract by the automaker for trying to develop its own diesel engine despite an agreement to buy Navistar's Power Stroke powertrain through 2012. Navistar's claim comes in response to Ford's January lawsuit contending that Navistar hadn't paid warranty costs.

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Ford Preferred (F-PS): Use Only with Diversification
Written By: David Neubert
2007-08-05 18:38:40

Reader Question:

David Neubert,

I am thinking about buying some Ford preferred stock symbol (F-PS). Do you think

its still a good investment? I sold all my market holdings early that Thursday morning, a few weeks ago, before the market begin to really take a dive. Now I want to get back in with some good stocks.

Frank

Houston, TX

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Frank,

Thanks for your question. As you might know, an enhanced conversion exchange for this Ford Motor Co Cap Trust II 6.50% Preferred (P-FS - $38.86) for Ford Common (F - $8.06) just ended. I did not participate in the exchange.

Since I am not your financial advisor and do not know the details of your specific financial situation I cannot tell you if these securities are right for you. What I can tell you is what I'm doing. I continue to hold the Preferred shares. I've owned them for years. I hold them in both my tax deferred IRA (because these are not qualified dividends - no tax advantage) and my taxable account. But these are risky assets and should not be treated like a safe bond. They make up less than 1% of my total investment portfolio.

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From Russia with Love
Written By: Taeho Lim
2007-05-14 17:49:50

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With Chrysler Group losing $1.5 billion in 2006, DaimlerChrysler (DCX - 82.00) spent the last several months shopping its dangling domestic appendage to anyone willing to take the flagging subsidiary off its hands. While several firms have answered the bell, Canadian auto parts maker Magna International (MGA - 83.92) stepped to the forefront after selling off $1.54 billion worth of its voting shares to Oleg Deripaska and his holding company Russian Machines. Analysts tell us that the transaction opens the door for Magna's expansion into the burgeoning Russian auto market and sets the stage for a $4.7 billion offer to buy 50% of Chrysler. If the deal goes through, Daimler will retain 10% of Chrysler while Magna and Canadian investment firm Onyx will pick up the rest.

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