These Are the Biggest Winners and Losers in Auto Sales in Q2 2026
Key takeaways
- Sedans seem to be making a comeback and Stellantis had a couple of big improvements, while some important Toyotas and Fords struggled.
- Car and Driver Independence Day is right around the corner, which means the second quarter of 2026 has come to a close.
- Read about the winners and losers from the first quarter: Q1 2026
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
Sedans seem to be making a comeback and Stellantis had a couple of big improvements, while some important Toyotas and Fords struggled.
Car and Driver Independence Day is right around the corner, which means the second quarter of 2026 has come to a close. It's now time to pore over the sales data from the first half of the year to see which automakers are making out like bandits and which ones are failing to attract new customers. Our list of the 25 bestselling cars, trucks, and SUVs for 2026 will be updated with Q2 data once full information is available later this month, but for now, we've assembled a list of winners and losers from the second quarter of 2026.
Read about the winners and losers from the first quarter: Q1 2026