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Total U.S. new-vehicle sales for June 2026, including retail and non-retail transactions, are expected to reach 1,363,800, a 3.6% increase year-over-year, according to a joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData released today. Without adjusting for the number of selling days this means an increase of 8.0% from 2025. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for total new-vehicle sales is expected to be 16.5 million units, up 0.8 million units from June 2025.*
“Stepping back to the broader picture, total new-vehicle sales for the first half of 2026 are projected to increase 1.2% over the first half of 2025,” said Thomas King, president of OEM solutions at J.D. Power. “Retail tells a softer story for the first half of 2026, with an expected decrease of 4.1% from the first half of 2025.” Continue reading
UAW to “Practice Pickett” Tomorrow at Woodward MPC
More than 800 members of UAW Local 5101, representing workers at Woodward MPC, have voted by 71% to authorize a strike after months of company stall tactics and unfair labor practices during contract negotiations the UAW claims. Woodward workers voted to affiliate with the UAW last fall.* “Since then, the company has committed over three dozen unfair labor practices, including total refusal to negotiate with the union. Workers are fighting for industry-leading wages, fair progression, time off, and job security.,” according to the UAW. [The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America – AutoCrat] The workers at Woodward build commercial and military aviation equipment for Woodward’s customers, including the U.S. Government and Boeing among other companies.
“UAW members at Woodward have sent a clear message to the company,” said UAW President Shawn Fain.** “Stop with the illegal delay tactics, bargain a fair agreement, or we’re ready to strike. Management has a choice to make: negotiate a contract, or face a strike.” Continue reading →