Numbers look kind of bad on the surface, at first read. You hear the titans of industry, the like of the Ford Motor Company, declare a 10.3% decrease in sales during the second quarter for its U.S. Division, and the headlines write themselves. Talking heads take the lectern; analysts frown thoughtfully at their graphs. I’ve […]
Toyota Is Closing In on GM in the U.S. Auto Market, Putting the Sales Race Under Pressure
The historic face-off between General Motors and Toyota Motor Corp has hit an exhilarating new chapter in the US auto industry’s supremacy battles. For years, Detroit stalwart General Motors reigned uncontested at the top of American auto sales in terms of total vehicles. But new industry data through the third quarter of 2026 shows Toyota […]
Toyota Closes In on GM in the US as Rising Hybrid Demand Shakes Up the Sales Race
The American auto market is experiencing a seismic shift, with Toyota inching toward General Motors in the battle for the United States’ biggest automaker. GM still dominates overall sales numbers, but slowing sales of certain EVs and high prices for consumers are presenting fresh hurdles. Toyota is forging ahead with its many hybrid options, which […]
The Cars Nobody Wants: A Breakdown of America’s Slowest-Selling Models
Even as auto sales nationwide are maintaining a positive trend, a handful of new vehicles are experiencing much slower rates of sale. Data including Market Day Supply determine the theoretical number of days it would take to clear existing inventory based on current daily sales so auto dealers and manufacturers can more easily pinpoint surfeit […]
Hyundai Set to Overtake Ford in U.S. Quarterly Vehicle Sales
U.S. Automotive Market Poised to Shift This quarter will mark a new first in U.S. automaker market share: Hyundai Motor Group will overtake Ford Motor Company. Cox Automotive’s U.S. automaker market share forecast for Q3 2026 (Sept. 24, 2026) is at 511,421 new vehicle sales for Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis) versus […]
UC Davis Research Attributes American Electric Vehicle Sales Decline to Automaker Supply Cutbacks
The U.S. Auto market for electric vehicles has experienced a period of upheaval, but a precipitous sales drop doesn’t capture the entire story of its current reality. While EV sales dropped 27 percent through the early part of 2026-new research out of the University of California, Davis Institute of Transportation Studies determined demand alone only […]
Ford Is Ramping Up Production, But Can Sales Keep Up With the Bigger Push?
Ford Motor Company is increasing production while facing a mixed sales picture across its major vehicle segments. August results showed overall declines in some tracking periods, while trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and selected passenger vehicles continued to find strong demand. The phase-out of the Escape and changing performance across Ford’s lineup have also influenced the company’s […]
China’s Car Market Signals a Deeper Economic Shift
China’s auto industry is in for a rude shock. The falling sales of traditional vehicles in the world’s largest auto market may indicate far broader economic shifts rather than just a cyclical slump as new energy vehicle sales soar. The newest forecast from China Passenger Car Association put a total of 1.52 million retail sales […]
Volkswagen Scraps Sales Goal, Plans Deep Cuts Amid China Pressure
Volkswagen embarks on the most turbulent time in the history of the company and announces a sweeping reform that can assure its viability in the years to come. The German giant has also scrapped the ambitious revenue growth target for 2026 due to immense pressure from Chinese competitors and ever-increasing costs. VW’s recent earnings highlight […]
Jeep’s Uphill Battle: Inside Its Sales Slump and Comeback Plan
Jeep has long been regarded as one of America’s most recognisable automotive brands, earning its reputation through decades of producing rugged SUVs capable of tackling everything from city streets to challenging off-road terrain. For many drivers, the Jeep badge represents freedom, adventure, and durability. However, even iconic brands are not immune to changing market conditions, […]