Automotive Outlook 2026: Growth Returns, but Margin Pressure Remains | TrendsTalk

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This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain breaks down the latest automotive industry outlook, including why North American light vehicle production is expected to return to growth in 2026 after a difficult 2025. While production and retail sales show improvement, cost pressures and rising auto loan delinquencies present real challenges for industry leaders. How should automotive firms prepare for a slower, more disciplined growth cycle ahead?

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