General Motors has accumulated sales growth of 12% in the first quarter of the year and 9% in the second quarter of 2025, enjoying its best start to a year in its history. Some of the group’s subsidiaries, such as Buick (specializing in SUVs and crossovers), have grown 29% so far this year, while Chevrolet has also grown 9% thanks to sales of its pickup trucks and crossovers. Interestingly, Chevrolet has also been the leading brand in the electric car sales segment for the first time in history, surpassing Tesla in total product volume and market share.

Ford’s growth at the start of 2025 has also been driven by increased demand for SUVs and pickup trucks, with sales increasing by 14.2% during the second quarter of 2025. American Andrew Frick, president of the Ford Blue and Model e automotive division, asserts that the key to growth lies “in customers valuing a product made in America and for Americans.” Ford’s sales growth is focused on the pickup truck sector, but also on plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and fully electric models, with 14.7% growth compared to the total market.

The strong sales figures of the two US automotive giants in their home market contrast with the difficulties faced by foreign manufacturers due to trade tariffs, especially if they don’t have factories in the US.

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