Automakers, lenders and dealers have seen challenges this year from higher manufacturing costs due to tariffs, mixed consumer demand and changing regulations, and while some expect growth to slow unless market conditions change, others see opportunities in the shifting landscape. Overall, new-vehicle sales in 2025 are the best they’ve been in six years and are expected to rise 1.8% year over year. The projected uptick is in part due to tariff-induced uncertainty around vehicle prices, according to a Dec. […]




