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Best Automotive Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

By Lee Samaha – Updated May 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass
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Key Points

  • Ford is adjusting to preserve its market in EVs while focusing on its commercial vehicles.
  • Tesla advances in EVs and aims to innovate with cost-efficient robotaxis.
  • Stellantis restructures, investing heavily in core brands to boost U.S. market growth.
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Ford Motor Company Stock Quote

NYSE: F

Ford Motor Company
Today's Change
(6.71%) $0.91
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$14.48
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About the Author

Lee Samaha
Lee Samaha is a contributing Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool covering industrials, electricals, energy, materials, transportation, and infrastructure stocks. Prior to The Motley Fool, Lee was a Civil Engineer and Investment Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Civil and Structural Engineering from Southampton University and a Certificate in Investment Management from Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. Lee first cut his investing teeth on The Motley Fool bulletin boards (commonly referred to as the “Fool Boards,”) and he’s infinitely grateful to all of the investors he learned from in this powerful investing community.
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Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors, Stellantis, and Volkswagen Ag and recommends the following options: long January 2025 $25 calls on General Motors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Stocks Mentioned

Stellantis Stock Quote
Stellantis
NYSE: STLA
$7.84
(+3.16%)+$0.24
Ford Motor Company Stock Quote
Ford Motor Company
NYSE: F
$14.48
(+6.71%)+$0.91
Tesla Stock Quote
Tesla
NASDAQ: TSLA
$443.31
(-0.44%)-$1.96
General Motors Stock Quote
General Motors
NYSE: GM
$77.75
(+2.56%)+$1.94

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