May U.S. auto sales reach 16.2M SAAR
May U.S. auto sales topped forecasts, with American Honda leading the way at a nearly double-digit annual growth rate. Sales ran at a seasonally adjusted ...
Tag: electric vehicles
Used-vehicle values rise 1.8%
Used-vehicle values rose in April as tax refunds supported sales and prices followed seasonal patterns. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased 1.8% ...
Podcast: Originations rise in Q1 as affordability challenges, EV demand grow
In the first quarter, the auto finance industry balanced strong auto loan originations with persistent affordability challenges, shifting EV demand and rising asset-backed securitization activity. Auto lenders, ...
Polaris North American sales up 10.5% YoY
Polaris’ sales rose in the first quarter, especially in North America, as shipments and pricing improved compared to Q1 2025. North ...
Tesla lease penetration drops to 1% in Q1
Tesla’s lease penetration dropped in the first quarter despite increased deliveries and production compared to a year prior. The ...
Arc targets commercial marine financing amid electric boat market expansion
Electric boat manufacturer Arc Boat is expanding into commercial marine, creating new opportunities for asset-based financing as electric boat adoption increases. The Los Angeles-based ...
Electric boat market booms amid wider retail slowdowns
The financial performance of electric boat makers has improved despite constraints in the wider marine industry. The global electric boat market landed at $7.7 billion in 2025 and is ...
Electric speed boat maker expands to defense with new funding
Los Angeles-based electric powerboat maker Arc Boat Company has raised $50 million to finance its expansion into commercial and defense vessels. Arc ...
