It’s hard to believe, but we are already a quarter of the way through 2026. For those of us covering the auto industry, that means poring over pages and pages of sales reports. Some automakers report their sales monthly, but every brand issues quarterly reports. And when those numbers drop, it gives us a chance to see what’s hitting, what isn’t, and trends that might help you, dear reader, make an informed new-car purchase.
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