American Car Buyers Rediscover Sedans, Small SUVs as Gas Prices Bite

American car buyers are shifting back toward smaller, more budget-conscious vehicles as U.S. new-vehicle sales are expected to dip in the third quarter. The article points to a renewed interest in sedans and small SUVs, driven by price pressure at the pump. While exact figures and the full market forecast aren’t detailed in the excerpt, it frames the change as a reaction to cost-conscious buying behavior rather than a broad move to larger vehicles. The piece also notes that brands like General Motors are showing some movement—citing a 2.16% increase—within a broader market set to weaken during the quarter.