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U.S. New-Vehicle Sales Projected To Decline 3.8% in February Compared to Last Year

February 19, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Electric vehicle market share projected down 1.8 percentage points. New-vehicle sales for February 2026 are projected to reach 1,183,000 units, a 3.8% decrease from February 2025, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. Retail sales are expected to total 931,400 units, down 4.6% year over year. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate for […]

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New Light-Vehicle Sales Rose 2.4% to 16.2 Million Units in 2025

January 13, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

NADA projects slight decline in sales this year with uncertain trade environment and soft labor market. New light-vehicle sales totaled 16.2 million units in 2025, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). “The U.S. auto industry experienced several shocks last year, including tariffs on imported vehicles and parts […]

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Cox Automotive Projects 15.8 Million New-Vehicle Sales in 2026, Down 2.4% from 2025

January 7, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Used vehicle values projected to increase 2% year over year by the end of 2026. Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales will reach 15.8 million units in 2026, a 2.4% decline from 2025 levels, according to the company’s annual industry outlook released Monday. The forecast follows a 2025 that exceeded expectations across most metrics. “The […]

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New Vehicle Sales Down 5.5% in November as Pull-Ahead Buying Effects Continue

December 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Second consecutive month of year-over-year decline follows surge in early 2025 buying ahead of tax credit expiration and tariff-related price increases. New light-vehicle sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 15.6 million units in November 2025, marking a 5.5% decline from the same month last year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association […]

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New-Vehicle Sales Projected to Drop 4.8% in November Compared to Last Year

November 20, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The EV tax credit expiration effects continue to suppress sales. New-vehicle retail sales are projected to decline 4.8% in November compared to a year ago, reaching 1,058,500 units, as the industry continues to feel the effects of electric vehicle purchase acceleration before federal tax credits expired Sept. 30, according to a forecast from J.D. Power […]

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Hit Record Market Share in September as Tax Credits End

October 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Overall new light vehicle sales up 3.5% year over year. NADA raises 2025 sales forecast. Battery electric vehicles captured 11.8 percent of U.S. new light-vehicle sales in September, an all-time high that came as federal tax credits expired at month’s end, according to data released by the National Automobile Dealers Association. The surge represented a […]

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New Vehicle Sales Up 6.1% in August as Buyers Rush to Beat Price Increases

September 9, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumers bring forward purchases in expectation of tariff related price increases and BEV tax credit expiration. New light-vehicle sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.1 million units in August 2025, marking a 6.1% increase from the same month last year, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). Sales through the first […]

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August New-Vehicle Sales Projected Up 8.2% Compared to Last Year

August 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

EV share at all-time high as consumers accelerate purchases prior to expiration of U.S. subsidies next month. Total new-vehicle sales for August 2025, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach 1,483,000, an 8.2% increase year over year, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. August 2025 has 27 selling days, […]

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July Auto Sales Beat Expectations Despite EV Market Stagnation

August 5, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Light vehicle sales were up versus both the previous month and year. U.S. auto sales exceeded forecasts in July, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate reaching 16.4 million units, up 3.7% from the same month last year, according to data released by the National Automobile Dealers Association. The July figure represents a 7.1% increase from […]

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New-Vehicle Retail Sales Projected Up 4.1% for July

July 25, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer spending to set record for month with $49.8 billion spent on new vehicles. New-vehicle retail sales for July 2025 are projected to reach 1,159,500, a 4.1% increase from July 2024 according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. Comparing the same sales volume without adjusting for the number of selling days translates […]

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