GM’s first-quarter U.S. vehicle sales lead industry as automakers braces for tariffs

General Motors and other automakers reported strong first-quarter U.S. sales growth ahead of President Trump’s new 25% auto tariffs set to take effect this week.

GM saw a 16.7% increase, led by electric vehicles and SUVs, while Hyundai and Kia posted double-digit gains.

Ford was the outlier, with a 1.3% decline due to the discontinuation of the Edge SUV.

Anticipation of tariff-related price hikes drove a surge in March sales, with J.D. Power reporting a 13% increase in retail sales, NBC News has reported.

Hyundai is evaluating potential price hikes, while automakers brace for the tariffs’ impact on earnings and vehicle costs.

read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/01/ford-reports-slight-decline-in-q1-sales-as-industry-braces-for-tariffs.html

🚗 Like this video if you’re keeping up with the latest auto industry trends!

💬 Comment below—do you think Trump’s auto tariffs will help or hurt the car market in the long run?

🔗 Share this video to let others know how the auto industry is reacting to new tariffs and price changes.

💰 Want to support the channel? Hit the YouTube Thanks button to help us bring you the latest news on the auto market and economy!

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on car sales, tariffs, and industry trends!

Links for B.C.

Visit My Website
https://bcbegley.com

Follow Me On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/B.C.Begley

Subscribe To My Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/bcbegley

Watch Me On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGoUf-QQTlTN-BIh3ERCE9A

Follow Me On Twitter
https://twitter.com/BC_News1

Watch Me On Rumble
https://rumble.com/c/c-280191

Follow Me On Gab
https://gab.com/BC_Begley

Follow Me On Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@BC_Begley

Follow Me On BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/bcbegley.bsky.social

Watch Me On TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@bcbegley

#AutoSales #Tariffs #GeneralMotors