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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

Faulty Battery Cable Prompts 750K Vehicle BMW Recall

BMW is recalling about 750,000 vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Africa over defective battery cables that can fail leading to stalled engines.

Cadillac Steals Crown as New Limo King

There's a new limousine in town, courtesy of General Motors. The company's Cadillac XTS livery line looks set to replace Ford's Lincoln Town Car.

Tesla CEO Takes to Twitter Over ‘Fake’ NYT Review

Tesla CEO Elon Musk used tracking data to take a New York Times reviewer to task for not being honest in his review of the company's Model S sedan.

Ford Makes Big Push for Dealership Renovations

Ford announced on Sunday that it will match the costs of remodeling for all of its dealerships up to $750,000.

GM Issues Recalls Over Bolts, Airbags

General Motors is recalling 8,519 Chevrolet Malibus over loose bolts in their suspension systems and expanding an earlier recall over defective airbags.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Siri Support Coming to 2013 Hondas

Honda will integrate Siri support into 2013 Accords and Acuras; Apple will stop European sales of the Mac Pro; and Apple's share of tablet shipments dips.

Toyota Recalls More Than 1M Cars for Air Bag, Wiper Defects

Toyota will recall more than 900,000 Corollas and 385,000 Lexus IS vehicles over improperly functioning airbags and windshield wipers.

Should Investors Even Pay Attention to Auto Shows?

It's easy to get lured in by the hot new models and concept cars, but the cars that usually push automakers' stocks are the most pedestrian.

Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery

Toyota and BMW are pooling research efforts to develop a lithium-air battery to power green vehicles.

Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old

A look across the pond shows a declining working-age population in many of Europe's most important nations -- more bad news for companies who rely on the region.

Hottest New Cars From the Detroit Auto Show

A variety of concept cars from leading automakers will debut at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

No Recession Here! Manufacturing Signals Growth Ahead

The most recent reading of manufacturing production wasn't a screaming, blow-out number -- but it does help quell fears about a slip toward recession.

China’s Clean Air Push Should Boost Detroit

Short-term sales may suffer, but ultimately the cleaner cars from American automakers answer a pressing long-term need.

Car Dealer Stocks: Kick The Tires Carefully

Booming auto sales don't mean all these names are good buys. Dealers that focus more on used cars appear particularly vulnerable in 2013.

Auto-Parts Retailers: More Trap Than Opportunity

An improving economy and rising auto sales have been good news for Ford and GM, but not for auto-parts retailers. Is the slump a buying opportunity?

Toyota Takes No. 1 Spot Back From GM

Toyota has regained the title of top-selling global carmaker, which is lost to GM in 2011.

A Doubled Dividend Doesn’t Make Ford a Must-Buy Now

Despite its hot streak, too many problems loom in the short term. Here are four reasons this isn't the right time to start a position in F.

December Auto Sales Pop; Now, a Cautious Eye Toward 2013

This year’s sales results and glowing 2013 forecasts are great news for investors in automakers. But beware the flashing sign looming down the road.

Now That GM Stock Has Gone Vertical …

Good news has pushed General Motors stock nearly 60% from its July lows, and of late, GM has gone vertical. Now, short plays sound tempting.