Superior Industries International Inc. SUP reported adjusted loss of 2 cents per share in third-quarter 2017. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings was 36 cents.Third-quarter 2017 net income, including after-tax expense, came in at $5.1 million, or 20 cents per share.Revenues were $331.4 million in the reported quarter, higher than $175.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Revenues also surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $316 million.Wheel unit shipments were 5 million compared with the prior-year quarter of 2.9 million units. Value-added sales, i.e., net sales minus pass-through charges for aluminum, increased to $187.4 million compared with $98.8 million in the third quarter of 2016.Gross profit rose to $23.9 million (7.2% of net sales) from $11 million (6.3%) in the year-ago quarter. The increase was due to the addition of the European operations.Selling, general and administrative expenses jumped to $18.1 million in third-quarter 2017 from $5.7 million in the prior-year quarter.Financial DetailsIn third-quarter 2017, Superior Industries’ net cash generated from operating activities was $27.2 million compared with $14.7 million in the year-ago period. The increase was primarily due to a rise in working capital and the addition of European operations, which were partly offset by expenses related to the acquisition.OutlookSuperior Industries reaffirmed 2017 expectations for net sales, value-added sales, adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures, and working capital. The company expects net sales for 2017 to be in the range of $1.1-$1.11 billion. Superior Industries expects value-added sales in the band of $595-$615 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $135-$145 million. The company projects capital expenditure to be approximately $85 million. Unit shipments in 2017 are expected in the range of 16.9-17.2 million, unchanged from the prior guidance.Zacks Rank & Key PicksCurrently, Superior Industries carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).A few better-ranked automobile stocks worth considering are Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. ALSN, PACCAR Inc PCAR and Cummins Inc. CMI. While Allison Transmission Holdings sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), both PACCAR and Cummins carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Allison Transmission Holdings has a long-term growth rate of 10%.PACCAR has a long-term growth rate of 10%.Cummins has an expected long-term earnings-per-share growth rate of 12.1%.Superior Industries International, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Superior Industries International, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Superior Industries International, Inc. QuoteWill You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.It's not the one you think.See This Ticker Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report PACCAR Inc. (PCAR): Free Stock Analysis Report Superior Industries International, Inc. (SUP): Free Stock Analysis Report Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (ALSN): Free Stock Analysis Report Cummins Inc. (CMI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research