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Toyota Gains on GM in U.S. Sales as Hybrids Outpace EVs

Jun 24, 2026, 11:51 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Forecasted leadership shift toward Toyota and weaker GM EV demand could temper near-term sentiment, resembling past leadership reversals when market share trends shifted (e.g., 2021 Toyota leadership spike). The data imply potential multiple-quarter underperformance risk for GM if EV momentum does not improve.

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A Cox Automotive forecast shows Toyota widening its lead on GM in U.S. vehicle sales for the first half of 2026, with Toyota up about 1% to 1.25 million and GM down about 7.2% to 1.33 million. The shift reflects stronger hybrid demand and weaker EV momentum, putting GM's EV-centric strategy under scrutiny and highlighting a near-term risk to its U.S. leadership.

  • Toyota gains on GM in U.S. sales. Hybrids rising, EVs sputter.
  • Cox forecasts H1 2026: Toyota up 1% to 1.25M; GM down 7.2% to 1.33M.
  • 83,255 difference through H1; narrowest since 2021.
  • GM doubles down on EVs; Corvette is its only hybrid.
  • US auto sales forecast down 3% H1; EVs down 23.3%.

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