Automakers reported growing optimism about the industry’s outlook in the latest quarter, signaling stronger expectations for production and sales. However, concerns linger among dealers and suppliers, who remain cautious about market conditions and potential challenges ahead. The contrast highlights a divide in sentiment between manufacturers and those further down the supply chain. Industry watchers will be closely monitoring whether this gap narrows as economic pressures evolve.
Automakers expressed increased confidence in the industry in the third quarter, but dealers and suppliers were less upbeat.
