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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

4 Takeaways From June Auto Sales

The industry posted a much-stronger month than expected, but global slowdowns bode ill for carmakers.

Let the Fireworks Begin: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied on two bits of strong economic news in a holiday-shortened trading session.

Automakers Post Strong Sales in June

Automobile manufacturers reported strong June sales in the U.S., with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and Volkswagen all reporting gains.

Top 10 Cars Americans Will Not Buy

Poor quality and poor fuel efficiency appear to be hurting sales of the cars on this list.

Who Wins Ford’s Foreign/Domestic Tug-of-War?

Right now, the best bullish argument of all for Ford isn't even one you can directly quantify on a balance sheet or income statement.

Now Is the Time to Sell Ford

Ford has run its course for the time being, with weaker sales in Europe and North America contributing to lower earnings.

Bernanke’s Markets Twist Again: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The Fed Open Market Committee opted to extend Operation Twist, and the stock markets reacted with a bit of a shrug, finishing mixed on the day.

Akerson’s Revised Letter to Shareholders

The GM shareholder meeting saw CEO Dan Akerson get hammered on stock price concerns. Akerson might've responded in another manner, like this one.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Siri to Be Integrated With Cars

Nine carmakers partner with Apple to bring Siri to cars; HTC cannot sue Apple with Google patents; and analyst says iOS 6 will trump Android.

Audi and BMW See Record Sales in May

Volkswagen's Audi, BMW and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz all posted strong sales for May, with Audi and BWM posting record monthly numbers.

Nissan’s ‘Ugly’ Murano Is an Epic Fail

A senior analyst at Edmund's jests that sighting Jennifer Garner is more probable than passing a Murano CrossCab. The convertible crossover has been a big flop.

May Car Sales Rise, Mostly Miss Estimates

Automakers posted sales gains in May, but General Motors, Toyota, Nissan and Chrysler missed analysts' forecasts, while Ford narrowly beat expectations.

New Auto Ad Strategies Energize the Sector

Big increases in the automakers' ad spending to help local dealerships should propel further sales gains -- and create opportunity for investors.

Why High Prices for Used Cars May Linger

During the recession, consumers purchased fewer new cars, reducing the number of cars available for resale and driving up used vehicle prices.

Once an IOU to Creditors, Iconic Blue Oval Returns to Ford

Years after having to use its brand and logos as collateral to avoid bankruptcy, Ford's debt is upgraded, allowing the automaker to reclaim its blue oval logo.

Is GM Being Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Pulling its Super Bowl and Facebook ads will save money, but it could make it tougher for the carmaker to compete with aggressive global rivals.

Tire Smackdown: Goodyear vs. Cooper

While Goodyear is attracting value managers, it actually might be only the second-best bet among the two major U.S. tire makers.

Toyota Steers Itself Back on Track

Japanese auto giant Toyota is putting the earthquake and tsunami, Thai flooding and recall problems behind it. Here's why TM shares could deliver big time.

USAA: Best Value Vehicles 2012

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) has unveiled its annual list of the best value cars.