New-vehicle sales climb 4.4% in June as hybrids surge
On the Dash:
New-vehicle sales rose 4.4% year over year in June, reaching a 16.52 million SAAR, according to NADA.
Hybrid sales jumped 19.4% in the first half of 2026,...
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
TSLA354.080-22.285%
GM87.7600.54%
F14.6200.21%
RIVN15.740-0.17%
CYD37.430-0.24%
HMC32.670-0.37%
TM197.110-2.76%
CVNA74.5901.16%
PAG219.7700.15%
LAD386.8107.83%
AN212.3605.18%
GPI300.76016.43%
ABG217.2601.85%
SAH81.0001.58%
JD Power
June sales rise 3.6%, JD Power forecasts 16.5 million SAAR
On the Dash:
June new-vehicle sales projected to rise 3.6% to 1,363,800 units, JD Power said
SAAR expected to reach 16.5 million, up 0.8 million year over year
Negative equity...
JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain
On the Dash:
Vehicle quality is improving, giving dealers stronger messaging about quality and reliability to new-car shoppers.
Connectivity issues involving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain common customer pain...
Trust gap continues to slow autonomous vehicle adoption, JD Power finds
On the Dash:
Consumer awareness of AVs is rising, but trust remains low, limiting near-term demand for autonomous vehicle sales or services.
Safety concerns, not technology awareness, remain the biggest...
Auto insurers struggle to maintain seamless interactions across channels, JD Power finds
Cross-channel switching for a single inquiry breaks seamless experience
One-third of shoppers use AI, increasing switching likelihood
Only 58% of customers fully understand auto policy coverage today
TROY, Mich--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the...
Digital becomes the new front door for auto insurance shopping, as nearly half of new auto policies are bought online, JD Power finds
Customers getting more quotes than ever before (3.5 on average)
A competitive price is key to keeping customers engaged
States in the South show high shop and switch rates
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS...
EV app engagement up as dealers setup primary driver, JD Power finds
TROY, Mich.: 26 May 2026 — EV app usage has reached a turning point, as higher engagement is now matched by higher expectations, according to the JD Power 2026 U.S. OEM...
More shoppers considering EVs, price and charging availability still driving many away
On the Dash:
Gas prices pushed EV consideration higher in April, 26% now "very likely" to consider an EV
Purchase price is the most frequent objection, followed by range and...
New car sales drop 7.3% in April, but don’t blame buyers
On the Dash:
The latest JD Power-GlobalData forecast shows April's 7.3% sales drop stems from last spring's tariff-driven buying rush.
Nearly one in three trade-ins carries negative equity, making deals...
EV home charging satisfaction declines as costs rise, JD Power study
On the Dash:
86% of EV charging happens at home, yet only about 20% of owners receive dealer education on optimizing it.
Average monthly home charging cost rises to $63,...
Latest Articles
