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A Strong Close to 2025 Can’t Conceal How U.S. Auto Market is Starting to Weaken

A Strong Close to 2025 Can’t Conceal How U.S. Auto Market is Starting to Weaken

The U.S. new vehicle market ended on a high note for 2025. But a closer look reveals how rising prices and tariffs and other trade-related issues are beginning to exert downward pressure as we enter the new year. Headlight.News has more.

November Vehicle Sales Hit by Rising Prices, Growing Consumer Pushback

November Vehicle Sales Hit by Rising Prices, Growing Consumer Pushback

Sales of new vehicles turned downright sluggish in November amidst consumer resistance to increased prices and worsening fears about the economy. The end of EV incentives worsened the slide – though demand for hybrids continued to grow, as Headlight.News reports.

April New Vehicle Sales Number Likely Down Big, J.D. Power Says

Fading Consumer Confidence, Aggravated by New Trump Tariffs, Could Cripple Auto Industry

Consumer confidence, a key ingredient for healthy vehicle sales, is slipping, according to new polls And with buyers already wary of price hikes, New increases, triggered by President Donald Trump’s broad tariff policies could translate into a sharp market slump, report Headlight.News.

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

New Vehicle Sales Expected to Make Big Jump in August

The auto industry’s been expecting a big sales month at some point this summer in the wake of the CDK outage that cut into new vehicle sales in mid-June. Some thought it would come in July, but inventory levels we’re quite settled. But now it appears everything’s in place for a 7% year-over-year increase. Find out more at Headlight.News.

March Auto Sales Look Strong – But Affordability Remains an Issue

March Auto Sales Look Strong – But Affordability Remains an Issue

After an uncertain start, U.S. auto sales showed solid momentum in March, with big gains by Japan’s big three and record numbers from Hyundai – which was charged up by EV demand. But Tesla posted a rare sales slid and GM lost ground during the first quarter. Meanwhile, high transaction prices continue to keep many buyers out of the market.