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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

A123 Inks GM Battery Deal But Still Is a Powerless Stock

AONE got a temporary boost on news of the contract, but electric cars are no sure thing, and the company's financials make it a questionable long-term play.

4 Reasons the China Auto Boom May Be Running Out of Gas

China’s much-heralded auto boom might not boost U.S. and European automakers’ fortunes as much as expected. Here's why.

General Motors Engineering a Dot-Com Strategy With RelayRides

GM's new car-sharing partnership could be attractive to car owners -- and pose a serious threat to other similar services, especially Zipcar.

3 Reasons Why Electric Cars Won’t Come to Garages Anytime Soon

Despite the flashy new models, electric vehicle sales are badly in need of jumper cables. Here are three reasons why.

3 Things Automakers Learned From Saab’s Bankruptcy

General Motors jettisoned the snake-bit auto brand Saab just in the nick of time. Here are three lessons they learned.

GM: A Stock in Motion

General Motors stock is worth considering for those willing to hang on for the next 24 months.

Aggressive Cadillac Ciel Concept Shows GM Stock Is Revved Up

The U.S. government may be delaying the sale of its remaining General Motors stock, but the automaker is racing ahead with Cadillac concept car.

Tesla’s Shock Value Is Wearing Off

Unproven Tesla demands an a high buy-in compared to other automakers, and where some of its revenue might be coming from still is in the air.

4 Things We Learned From July Auto Sales

July sales were below expectations once again, although car companies remain optimistic.

Ford’s Quarterly Earnings — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ford's turnaround strategy worked, and Q2 earnings trumped analysts' expectations. However, a slumping economy and UAW negotiations mean a bumpy ride ahead.

All Hail Hyundai — New King of Brand Loyalty

Hyundai's not-so-basic base models, Japan's decline in production after tsunami put South Korean automaker over the Toyota, Honda humps.

Auto Sales Are Better Than You Think

Don't fall victim to a "right here, right now" mentality. Though tepid, there's still growth in the auto sector. Here's the complete picture.

5 Things We Learned From June Auto Sales

Here are five things we learned from June auto sales that could temper automakers' optimism.

Three Contrarian Plays on the Global Growth Scare

Short Treasury bond ETF, Mosaic and Tata can help you brave the slowdown in global growth.

4 Reasons High Fuel Standards Could Sink Auto Stocks

A move to 62-mpg vehicles will trip up the industry.

5 Auto Parts Stocks to Rev Up Your Portfolio

As supply-chain issues that hit the sector draw to a close, you might consider these five stocks to rev up your portfolio.

Are Things Really as Bad as CNBC Seems to Think?

Negative economic news dominates the headlines and the markets, but is this summer swoon the pause that refreshes or the dreaded double-dip.

Foreign Automakers Drive Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

Workers in the low-cost South are proving increasingly attractive.

Bond Bears Got Caught With Their Shorts Down

After the media sounded the alarm to dump bonds 3 months ago, they have staged one of the most powerful rallies in recent years.