U.S. Auto Sales Expected To Decline 2.6% In 2026 Due To Ongoing War And Tariffs

  • In fact, sales in the first quarter of 2026 are not bad for the auto industry thanks to tax refunds, but there are concerns about the instability of the global economy.
  • Industry analyst firm Cox Automotive predicts that 15.8 million new cars will be sold in the U.S. in 2026, down from 16.2 million last year.
  • The winners are hybrid cars, mid-sized SUVs,…

Source: Car and Driver