S&P Global Mobility: U.S. auto sales expected to post modest gains in July

New light vehicle sales in July are expected to be up slightly, supported by the next pull-ahead wave, this time for electric vehicles SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Mobility projects new light vehicle sales volume in July 2025 will reach 1.33 million units. This would translate to an estimated sales pace of 15.9 million units (seasonally adjusted annual rate: SAAR), up mildly from the 15.5 million-unit pace averaged from May-June. "Overall, auto demand in July is expected to rem ...