U.S. new-vehicle sales expected to carry year-end momentum into 2025
Automakers are poised to sell more new vehicles in the U.S. than a year ago, as forecasters say higher inventory and incentives
A 2024 Chevrolet Traverse on display at a mall in Troy, Mich., this month. A strong finish to 2024 is expected to push new light-vehicle sales in the U.S. above 2023 levels as incentives and lease deals draw buyers to showrooms. (DAVID PHILLIPS/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
New-vehicle sales are on pace to finish 2024 strong, with healthier inventories and sweetened lease deals expected to help push industry volume higher for a second consecutive year.
