Automaker Stocks


Automaker stocks

Since Henry Ford made the first automobile, the automotive industry has consistently revved their engines with profits and strong financials. Cars, trucks, and other vehicles are a necessity in today’s world as they provide transportation of both people and goods. Despite a prolonged downturn and subsequent government bailouts for some corporations, automakers are coming back stronger than ever.

Auto stocks have gained much traffic, between both auto titans such as Ford (NYSE:F) and Toyota (NYSE:TOY) and the rising manufacturers such as Tesla (NYSE:TSLA) and SmartCar (NASDAQ:SMT). With American consumers regaining confidence and emerging economies such as China and India demanding cars, auto stocks should kick into a higher gear in the near future.

July Car Sales Rise, But Mostly Miss Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Automakers reported higher car sales in July compared to last year, but fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Get Facebook and Some Friends: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider bundling hot picks in mid-cap, social media, wide moat, value and consumer discretionary stocks via these exchange-traded funds instead.

1 Great Stock to Buy: Ford Smashes the Street—Again

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Ford sales growth in North America continued in their latest quarter, and the stock is showing the benefit. Once Europe comes around the stock can really reward

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Execs Predict ‘a Busy Fall’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple's CEO and CFO hint at new products coming this fall; iOS in the Car said to be key part of Apple's ecosystem; and iPhone users share more links.

Status Symbols With Purpose: Top Shelf Cars

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Maserati Quattroporte is one of those luxury vehicles worth daydreaming about -- and working toward.

Apple’s ‘iOS in the Car’ Is Far From a Sure Bet

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's new iOS in the Car feature has lots of upside, but it also faces a host of challenges and could potentially add to the company's pile of flops.

Tesla Demos Its Under-2-Minute Battery Swap Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla has demonstrated a new automated battery swapping system that can change its vehicles batteries in under two minutes.

JD Power: GM Steals Toyota’s ‘Quality’ Crown for First Time

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors' GMC brand topped Toyota's Lexus in J.D. Power & Associates 2013 Initial Quality Survey, with Chevrolet also beating Toyota's name brand.

Study: Hands-Free Texting Is More Dangerous Than …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A study commissioned by the AAA found that using hands-free systems to text while driving was even more distracting that talking on a phone while driving.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Driving iOS Car Integration

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple is bringing iOS integration to cars; Apple unveiled a new, smaller Mac Pro at its WWDC; and Apple's new iTunes Radio not seen as immediate Pandora threat.

GM to Cut Chevy Volt Price to Boost Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors is offering $4,000 in additional incentives for its Chevrolet Volt electric car in order to boost flagging sales.

The Dow Take a Tumble — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets focused on concerns over the continuation of the Fed's easing policy, and a broad sell-off brought the Dow below 15,000.

Defiant Chrysler Refuses to Recall 2.7M Jeeps

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Chrysler has rejected a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 2.7 million Jeep vehicles over gas tank fire fears.

GM Returns to S&P 500: A Symbolic Victory, But Not Much Else

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
General Motors' return to the S&P 500 will spark some index-fund buying and is a massive symbolic victory, but it's no fix for the automaker's sluggishness.

Trucks Rule as U.S. Vehicle Sales Keep Rolling in May

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
May auto sales zoomed -- and the mix of hot vehicles leading the pack was also revealing about consumer sentiment and the future of the U.S. economy.

Automakers Increasingly Driven By Data

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The use of big data in the automotive industry is not new, but -- as GM is showing -- its high level of importance in regards to efficiency and success is.

Small SUVs Flunk Safety Tests

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Five smaller SUVs fared poorly on a new crash test designed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Starbucks CEO Intends to Enter Myanmar by 2015

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the coffee chain could enter Myanmar some time in the next few years.

Tesla’s ‘Tsunami of Hurt’ Lands on Shorts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Tesla shorts have been been playing on the wrong side of the fence for months, and were bruised even further following TSLA's announcement of its first profit.
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