US Light Vehicle Sales Hit 16.0M SAAR in December, Up 2.4% for Full Year 2025

US Light Vehicle Sales Hit 16.0M SAAR in December, Up 2.4% for Full Year 2025

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  • December light vehicle sales reached 16.0M SAAR, up 1.9% from November but down 4.9% vs December 2024
  • Full-year 2025 light vehicle sales rose 2.4% compared to 2024, slightly above consensus forecast
  • Tariff-front-running drove sales above 17M SAAR in March–April; May–June saw sharp demand pullback
  • EV tax credit termination at end of September boosted August–September sales before Dec moderation
  • Global auto supply chai

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