Best Auto Stocks to Buy in 2025

Investing in Automotive Stocks

By Lee Samaha – Updated Sep 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Automotive stocks are influenced by economic cycles, impacting their profits and competitiveness.
Electric and autonomous vehicles are future trends; Tesla leads in commercializing both.
Investing in automotive stocks entails evaluating their EV strategies and economic resilience.

The automotive industry is huge and very visible. Almost everyone is familiar with automotive brands, and most people have an opinion about the best new cars and trucks on the market. Because of this visibility, automotive stocks have gotten lots of interest from investors for decades. We'll take a closer look at automotive stocks and explore the best ways to invest in them.

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An infographic showing the three types of auto industry companies: automakers, suppliers of auto parts, and auto dealer groups. — Image source: The Motley Fool.

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Best-known automotive stocks in August 2025. EV = electric vehicle.
Automotive company	Market Cap	About
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)	$45.5 billion	Ford is a long-time market leader in pickup trucks and commercial vehicles, with operations worldwide. Ford is now investing in electric and automated vehicles to help it maintain that lead. However, relatively high interest rates have held EV growth back in recent years, and Ford is focusing on reducing costs and increasing EV capacity to make its EVs profitable.
Ferrari NV (NYSE:RACE)	$80.4 billion	This Italian automaker is known for its expensive sports cars and years of racing success. Ferrari's strong brand and its long waiting list give it great pricing power and luxury-level profit margins.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)	$1.1 trillion	The pioneering maker of "premium electric vehicles" has grown to be the world's most profitable EV automaker, and it dominates the U.S. EV market. Investors clearly expect great things from CEO Elon Musk and his team, and that includes ongoing EV sales, Robotaxis, and full self-driving (FSD) technology.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA)	$28.1 billion	Formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot, this automaker's brands include Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Opel, Vauxhall, and Peugeot. It also owns the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati brands and has strong operations in Europe, South America, and the U.S.
Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY)	$57.7 billion	Volkswagen is one of the best-selling automakers outside the U.S. Its portfolio of brands includes VW, Skoda, and SEAT, plus the Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Bentley luxury brands.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM)	$253.6 billion	Established in 1937, the Japanese automotive giant's portfolio of brands includes Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu, and Hino. The power of its brand and its global footprint make Toyota the largest car brand in the world in terms of sales.
General Motors (NYSE:GM)	$52.9 billion	Owner of the GMC, Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac brands, GM is the largest car company in the U.S. in terms of sales.

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About the Author

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 Ferrari, General Motors, Stellantis, and Volkswagen Ag. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.