US second-quarter auto sales set to rise, tariffs may drive up prices

Strong spring car sales bring chilly headwinds for second half of year

U.S. car and truck sales remained strong between April and June despite policy upheaval under the new Trump administration. But analysts predict a wave of panic buying this spring will lead to a chilly market later this year.

ZEROSUM "STATE OF THE DEALER": AUTO INDUSTRY "HANGOVER" EXPECTED AS PULL-AHEAD SALES SLOW; MOST NEW VEHICLE MODEL PRICES RISE AS TARIFFS START TO MAKE AN IMPACT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly three months of robust sales due to tariff-related pull-ahead demand, the auto industry likely faces a "hangover" as prices rise and new vehicle sales remain flat. As a result, dealers…

Ford, GM Notch Sales Surge as Detroit Braces for Slump

Shares in two of Detroit’s Big Three automakers went into overdrive Tuesday as Ford and General Motors reported surging sales in the second quarter. New overall market data, however, suggests the windfall — felt by other automakers as well —was fueled largely by panic buyers trying to get ahead of tariffs. The concern now is that the second half of 2025 will be like driving a compact sedan down the Rubicon Trail. Panic at the Showroom The auto i…

Japan automakers raise US prices, reaching limit of absorbing tariff costs

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON/TOKYO -- Nearly three months since the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on automobile imports, Japanese carmakers are starting to raise p

Big automakers report US sales jump on pre-tariff consumer surge

Several leading automakers including Detroit giants General Motors and Ford reported increased US car sales in the second quarter on Tuesday as consumers fast-forwarded purchases ahead of US tariffs.

The electric Hummer is almost outselling the F-150 Lightning

GM's EVs were popular in the second quarter, a complete contrast to the struggles by Ford, Tesla, Hyundai, and Kia to grow electric vehicle sales.