U.S. auto sales down 1.5% in December, up 2.7% for 2025 full year to 16.39 million units
Note: Some figures were updated on January 21.
MarkLines' data compiled as of January 6, 2026, shows that U.S. new car sales for December 2025 were 1,476,588 units, down 1.5% year-on-year, and 16,390,701 units for the full year, up 2.7% year-on-year. December had 26 business days, one more than the same month last ye....
MarkLines' data compiled as of January 6, 2026, shows that U.S. new car sales for December 2025 were 1,476,588 units, down 1.5% year-on-year, and 16,390,701 units for the full year, up 2.7% year-on-year. December had 26 business days, one more than the same month last ye....
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