The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes and technology editor/analyst Andrew Tonner discuss topics around the investing world.

Brendan and Andrew look at the auto industry and, in particular, which company is the best buy. This is an industry that had a very eventful 2011 and should benefit from more stability in 2012. Which stock is our favorite?

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