ARTICLE · 05 NOVEMBER 2026
Foley Automotive Update
The automotive industry faces significant shifts as U.S. new-vehicle sales decline while hybrid adoption surges, Chinese automakers expand their global footprint with aggressive export strategies, and trade negotiations reshape North American manufacturing dynamics. How are major automakers responding to changing market conditions, evolving tariff policies, and the complex transition between traditional, hybrid, and electric powertrains?
Key Legal Insights from Foley’s Automotive Team
Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst
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AUTOMOTIVE KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- The year-to-date SAAR through September 2026 for U.S. new light-vehicle salestotaled16.1 million units, down 1.9% compared to the same period last year. Hybrid sales are up 2.4% year-over-year through September, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales are down 29.2% YOY. Year-to-date hybrid market share reached 15.6% of new vehicles sold, while BEV market share totaled 6.2%.
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