"US Auto Sales on the Rebound: May Sees First Increase This Year. After a dismal four-month slump, the US light-vehicle market is poised to show signs of recovery in May, with forecasts predicting a modest 0.1 to 1.9 percent increase in sales. This uptick comes as a welcome relief for the industry, which has been struggling to regain momentum in the face of rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. As automakers look to rev up production and meet growing demand, the May numbers will provide a crucial test of the market's resilience."
After falling four consecutive months, U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to rise for the first time this year in May, with deliveries up 0.1 percent to 1.9 percent, based on forecasts.