All seven manufacturers and 11 brands reporting new vehicle sales to Automotive News enjoyed year-over-year increases as Americans took advantage of incentives and rushed to beat expected price hikes. +
Multiple dealers tell Automotive News that Porsche has halted U.S. shipments of new units rather than pay a 25% tariff on imported vehicles that went into effect April 3. +
DAS Technology’s Tariff Toolkit is a free marketing and communications guide for dealers seeking a competitive advantage as new tariffs on imported vehicles create a sense of confusion and urgency. +
In a memo to Nissan dealers, factory executives say they will not raise new vehicle prices to compensate for new tariffs on imported vehicles and plan to utilize idle U.S. capacity. +
Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book report March was a good month for new vehicle affordability as sales surged, income growth improved and transaction prices and payments declined. +
A Gallup poll finds 51% of Americans own or are open to owning an EV, unchanged from a year ago and down from 59% in 2023. Only 11% say they already own one or are “seriously considering” it. +
The Cybertruck Long Range is a single-motor, rear-wheel drive version of the fully electric pickup that offers a bump in range and a long list of deleted features, starting at $71,985 with destination. +
J.D. Power reports EVs accounted for 9.3% of all U.S. sales last month, up from 8.4% in March 2024. Tesla remains the most considered EV brand despite a steadily declining share of the segment. +
Sen. Bernie Moreno’s USA CAR Act would allow buyers of American-made vehicles to deduct interest paid on their auto loans, formalizing a tax policy repeatedly floated by President Donald Trump. +
Edmunds analysts say 84-month loans accounted for 19.8% of U.S. new vehicle financing in the first quarter of 2025, an all-time high and a 25.3% increase from the year-ago quarter. +
