Detroit’s Divided Quarter: How General Motors (GM) Outpaced Ford in a High-Rate Environment
Reported by Yahoo Finance · finance.yahoo.com · July 31, 2026
The North American automotive industry is facing a dramatic change in the operational environment this year, which is marked by increased financing barriers and ongoing consumer price sensitivity. Since average auto loan interest rates are still more than 8%, consumers are delaying expensive discretionary upgrades, extending payment terms, and challenging aggressive price hikes. Legacy OEMs […]
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