U.S. auto sales fall 12.3% in March amid elevated vehicle prices and weakening demand
Note: Some figures were updated on April 16.
The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,397,835 units, down 12.3% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year ea....
The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in March 2026 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by MarkLines as of April 2, totaled 1,397,835 units, down 12.3% year over year. March had 25 selling days, one fewer than a year ea....
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