Key Takeaways U.S. auto demand held up in 2025 as buyers pulled purchases forward amid tariff and pricing uncertainty.EV and plug-in hybrid sales jumped midyear as buyers rushed to lock in the $7,500 federal tax credit.GM, STRT, GTX and REVG are up 50% YTD on restructuring, new programs, M&A, and capital returns.From tariff headlines to shifting EV incentives, the U.S. auto industry navigated sharp swings in sentiment and demand this year. Yet, despite the noise, consumer appetite for new vehicles has remai ...