Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Strengthens in July as Buyers Shrug Off Economic Headwinds

July's new-vehicle sales pace is expected to finish near 16.7 million, the strongest SAAR of 2026, as buyers shrug off economic concerns. July sales volume is forecast to rise to 1.395 million, up 1.2% from June but down 0.4% from last July. July has 26 selli…


