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Automotive stocks are companies that specialize in the sale, maintenance, and enhancement of vehicles. Automotive brands have been around practically as long as the stock market itself and have earned their fair share of investor interest. Car brands are well-known and easily recognizable, making many of them mainstays in their specialties. With electric vehicles quickly growing in popularity, the auto industry remains constantly at the edge of growth and development.

Recent Automotive Stocks Articles

Automakers at Risk of Auto Parts Shortage

A survey of auto parts suppliers finds that many don't have the capacity to meet rising demand as U.S. car sales surge.

Demand for the Ford Fusion Remains High

Ford is hoping to set a sales record this year for its Ford Fusion models, which could sell as many as 300,000 vehicles by years end.

Watch Out, Tesla … GM Has Big EV Plans

GM is working on a new electric car that can travel 200 miles on a charge and will cost $30,000.

Rolls-Royce Considers Rolling Out SUV

Luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is considering adding sport-utility vehicles to its lineup. But with gas prices climbing higher, is there a market for luxury SUVs?

Ford to Set Up EV Charging Stations for Plant Employees

Ford will install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 facilities across the U.S. and Canada in a bid to promote electric vehicle use to its workers.

Ford CEO May Step Down Earlier Than Expected

Ford's board of directors could allow CEO Alan Mulally to depart the company before the end of 2014 to take other high-profile jobs.

Auto Sales Are Soaring in U.S.

In August U.S. auto sales hit a 16.09 million vehicle annualized rate, a sales pace not seen since before the economic downturn.

Electric Vehicles: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The success of Tesla's stock in 2013 has put a fixed spotlight on electric vehicles. But what's the outlook like from here?

Who Wins in the ‘Golden Era’ of Car Ownership?

A new study shows why now is the best time to own a car. Here are a few stocks that could benefit from this golden age of car ownership.

Will General Motors Say ‘So Long!’ to South Korea?

South Korea's rising labor costs and won are becoming a double whammy for General Motors.

What You Should Know About July Retail Sales

The headline number for July retail sales might have missed expectations, but there still was plenty to like about the report.

Toyota Has Full-Size Truck Envy

Japanese auto giant Toyota wants to muscle in on U.S. pickup sales, but will its revamped Toyota Tundra really be able to unseat the likes of F-Series or Silverado?

Ford’s Natural Gas-Burning F-150 Pickup Is a Game-Changer

Ford has staked its claim in a potentially lucrative green-vehicle niche by announcing it will launch a natural gas vehicle option for its popular F-150.

July Car Sales Rise, But Mostly Miss Estimates

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

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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

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’

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

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

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.