Bottom line is U.S. sales remain weak, and below potential, but are trending up from the depths they fell to in the second half of last year due to a dearth in supply. Although geopolitics, economic headwinds and ongoing supply-chain issues undeniably are creating huge risks to the outlook, sales still are expected to gradually rise through the end of the year.

U.S. light vehicle sales and inventory forecast by company and by source and vehicle type for April 2022. Includes SAAR (seasonally adjusted annual rates) and days' supply projections.