General Motors (NYSE: GM) doesn't get credit for being the auto leader it is today. The company is taking share in EVs and making billions selling trucks and SUVs while navigating a difficult tariff environment. That makes it a top auto stock and worth a second look from investors, which Travis Hoium explains in this video.
*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Oct. 21, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 22, 2025.
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Travis Hoium has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends General Motors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
