Looking For the Best Autonomous Vehicle Stocks To Buy Right Now? 3 Names To Know It has been an invigorating year for autonomous vehicle stocks so far. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) or self-driving cars bring a unique dimension of transportation to the table. In terms of benefits, it could improve road safety and offer convenience for users. Generally, AV stocks along with electric vehicle (EV) stocks have outpaced the broader automotive industry this year. Admittedly, this is because most conventional automotive stocks are still recovering from pandemic-related impacts. For auto investors, the challenge would be determining whether the AV industry can catch up with the explosive growth of the EV industry in 2021.