The new GM logo on the facade of the General Motors facility in Detroit on March 16, 2021. Rebecca Cook/Reuters
Nine months of strong sales helped buoy the U.S. auto industry for much of 2025, but headwinds from swirling tariff policies and the expiration of a substantial federal tax credit for new electric vehicles (EVs) at the end of September led to a slump in sales in the fourth quarter.
Automakers will sell a projected 16.3 million vehicles in 2025, the best sales year since 2019; however, manufacturers are expected to see a 2.4 percent overall decline to approximately 15.8 million new auto sales in 2026, Cox Automotive said on Dec. 17 in its most recent industry forecast.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
Read Full Article: https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/auto-sales-to-hit-6-year-high-in-2025-but-industrywide-declines-expected-in-2026-post-5960060/?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=whatfinger
