Second Half Auto Sales Expected to Be Full of Headwinds

While first-half 2025 U.S. new vehicle sales fared well, there is much uncertainty around tariffs and battery-electric-vehicle tax credits, as well as inflationary fears, that make accurate forecasts for sales more difficult than usual.

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Financing Shifts: Banks Lead Used, Captives Lose New-Car Ground

Banks edged out credit unions in used-vehicle financing and gained in the new-car segment in Q1 2025, while captives saw declines despite remaining dominant in new-vehicle deals.

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Do EV Tax Credits Still Make Sense? Many Dealers Say It’s Time to Move On

Charging stations, grid capacity are among the true barriers to entry, dealers tell WardsAuto.

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Cox Automotive’s President Steve Rowley: Tariffs, Tech and Resilience Define Today’s Market

Industry insiders say despite pressures like tariffs and rising costs, the auto industry continues to show remarkable resiliency.

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