"Automotive Industry on the Upswing: U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Expected to Surge in June. Despite a slower-than-expected first half of the year, analysts are predicting a significant boost in U.S. light-vehicle sales for June, with forecasts ranging from 4.4 to 8 percent. This unexpected uptick comes as a welcome respite for an industry that has been grappling with a weaker overall performance compared to the same period in 2025. The question on everyone's mind is whether this June surge will be enough to propel the industry back on track for a strong second half of the year."
U.S. light-vehicle sales are forecast to rise 4.4 to 8 percent in June, capping a first half that will be weaker overall compared to 2025, analysts say.
