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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

3 Reasons to Fear Ford Stock Right Now

Ford should be celebrating an earnings breakout today. Instead, a miss has elicited the frowns -- and other concerns still loom for F shareholders.

5 Best-Selling Cars of All Time

The Corvettes of the world might excite, but these less flashy models have kept the assembly lines churning for years.

GM Takes the Crown as Global Sales Leader

General Motors' resurgence pushed the carmaker back to the top of the heap, knocking out Toyota, which fell to No. 4 after the Japanese earthquake last year.

Ford Offers Some Workers First Raise in 4 Years

For the first time in four years, Ford NYSE:F will offer raises to management and sales staff. White collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will also get bonuses too.

Best and Worst New Cars of Detroit 2012

A look at some of the best and worst new cars unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

3 Potholes Facing Automakers in 2012

Automakers' sales are projected to be higher in 2012, and while optimism is high -- especially in the U.S. -- a few issues could hinder performance.

Consortium Promotes Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption

The Electrification Leadership Council, a consortium of transportation industry companies, aims to promote adoption of electric vehicles.

Honda Reviving Sporty Acura NSX

Following Dodge’s lead of reintroducing the classic Dart model, Honda (NYSE:HMC) has announced a sporty resurrection of its own -- and it's (partially) electric. Boogie…

Automakers Shift to Luxury

Automakers are counting on the high-end consumer as they shift to luxury in search of high-horsepower profits.

2011′s Top 10 Best-Selling Cars

Ford lands three vehicles in 2011's top 10 list, including another top year for its iconic F-Series trucks while Japanese automakers slide.

Will Dodge Dart Put Chrysler in Top Gear?

Strong sales of the redesigned classic could help the company shore up its weak small-car position -- and prove its partnership with Fiat.

Hyundai Elantra, Range Rover Evoque Take Top Honors at Detroit

The Elantra earned Hyundai's second North American Car of the Year award in four years, and Range Rover earned Top Truck by going against its grain with Evoque.

Ford Goes to Silicon Valley for R&D

It's opening a new lab there to plumb new technologies, among them "seamless connectivity, cloud computing and clean technology.”

Top 5 Worst-Selling Vehicles of 2011

We count down the top 5 worst-selling vehicles for 2011. Are your wheels on the list?

U.S. Automakers Went Full Throttle in 2011

Chrysler, Ford and GM had their best year since the recession in 2011. What will 2012 bring for the automakers?

4 ETFs That Could Glitter in 2012

Bullish on the economy? Want to diversify your commodity holdings? These platinum and palladium ETFs may be a value play

Toyota in the Comeback Driver’s Seat for 2012

Toyota is projected to drop from No. 1 to No. 3 in global sales this year, but ambitious plans could propel TM back to the top spot.

5 Cruise and Car Stocks to Sell

Cruises and new cars are becoming too luxurious for the recession-weary investor not lucky enough to win a showcase showdown on the Price Is Right.

Alan Mulally’s Ford Is One Focused Carmaker

Rumors of a hunt for a successor to Alan Mulally have everyone talking. Here are three top prospects to become the next CEO at Ford.