SkySafe today announced a strategic alliance withMotorola Solutions, bringing together a leading provider of advanced drone detection, intelligence and forensics with a global leader in public safety and security.
Integrating SkySafe’s solutions into Motorola Solutions’ command center software now gives Motorola Solutions customers access to SkySafe’s advanced drone detection technology to help identify, track, and analyze drone activity. SkySafe’s cloud-based SaaS platform offers comprehensive airspace awareness, providing real-time and historical drone data to help distinguish between unauthorized and authorized drones.
“Critical infrastructure providers and enterprises need to protect their airspaces against unauthorized drones, which are becoming increasingly accessible and easy to operate,” said Grant Jordan, CEO, SkySafe. “With Motorola Solutions, we can help 911 and command center operators protect people and communities from malicious drones that may pose security threats, disrupt operations or violate privacy.”
Motorola Solutions will integrate SkySafe’s counter-drone detection into its command center software to help 9-1-1 and command center operators optimize response. For example, real-time drone detection near critical infrastructure could trigger an alert and identify a drone’s threat level, location and flight path while automatically cross-referencing with other existing incident data. Dispatchers could share this information with first responders in the field, enabling a more comprehensive and faster response.
“Whether it’s game day at a university or every day at an airport, drone intrusions can have immediate, detrimental effects on people and operations,” said Raj Naik, senior vice president, Strategy & Ventures, Motorola Solutions. “We’re pleased to join SkySafe to bring their sensory network to public safety agencies and enterprises.”
About SkySafe
SkySafe’s drone detection technology enables critical infrastructure, commercial, and government organizations to identify, track, and analyze drone activity in their airspace. The cloud-based SaaS platform provides real-time and historical drone data, offering precise information on drone location, altitude, velocity, flight status, launch point, and pilot location. SkySafe’s comprehensive capabilities, including advanced drone forensics, enable users to proactively respond to and alleviate security vulnerabilities before an incident occurs. Used in diverse environments—from oil rigs and water treatment facilities to campuses and stadiums—SkySafe delivers crucial insights to counter potentially malicious drones, safeguarding people and communities from security threats, operational disruptions, and privacy violations.
SkySafe’s technology is tested and validated by the FAA, made in the U.S.A. and distributed globally. For more information, visit www.skysafe.io and follow us on LinkedIn.
Osprey Custom 4×4, the world-renowned custom vehicle builders based in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, are thrilled to announce that their latest endeavor—a handsome Fuji White 5-Door Station Wagon, an evolutionary SUV featuring modern technology wrapped in acclaimed motoring legacy—made its debut on Suits LA, the popular new NBC legal drama.
“We are honored that Aaron Korsh and the Suits LA team are utilizing our vehicle on the show,” said Aaron Richardet, Osprey Custom 4X4’s Founder. “We are more than thrilled to see the vehicle driven by one of the main characters.”
Osprey Custom 4X4 on Suits LA
Osprey contacted Series Creator Aaron Korsh to see if he would be interested in using one of Osprey Custom Cars’ vehicles on the series. Not only did Korsh think it was a good idea, he assigned the truck to actor Bryan Greenberg who plays main character Rick Dodson (pictured) on the show. It appeared for the first time recently on Episode 4, titled “Batman Returns.” They will be using the Osprey vehicle in perpetuity for the run of the show.
Starting with a new, hot-dipped galvanized chassis, this striking build was completed by Osprey’s talented Team of Master Craftsmen and is currently for sale once it completes its duties on Suits LA. A spirited 6.2L Corvette LS3 V8 mated to a precise-shifting 6L80E 6-speed automatic transmission with a PCS® push-button gear selector with LED display distributes power through a heavy-duty, center differential lock-equipped LT230 transfer case to all four wheels ensuring the robust 435+ horsepower and 445+ pound-feet of torque makes it to the ground. Powerful front and rear disc brakes ensure stops are quiet, safe, quick, and efficient.
Get behind the leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and you’ll be greeted by Osprey’s EXCLUSIVE, high-resolution, 12.3″ widescreen digital instrument cluster displaying vital information such as speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, engine temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, odometer, animated turn signals, animated “door open” and low/high beam indicator, date & time, current gear indicator, warning icons, and other important messages. Long gone are the days of “jumpy” fuel readings and dimly-lit analog dials.
Complimenting the high-tech gauges is a state-of-the-art infotainment system featuring an Atoto® S8 Android-based 7″ HD capacitive touch-screen head unit with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto®, dual Bluetooth®, built-in Digital Signal Processor, and GPS navigation, housed in a satin black center fascia and backed by a rich sounding Rockford Fosgate® 8-speaker array powered by a Blaupunkt® 5-channel, 1600 watt amplifier.
The body, expertly finished in crisp Fuji White with contrasting gloss black roof, wheel arches, and trim, was carefully reunited with the chassis once back from Osprey’s in-house body and paint shop.
For additional information about this vehicle, please visit OspreyCustomCars.com.
Healthcare technology leader Integrated Informatics, Inc. and pharmacy benefits manager Cooperative Benefits Group (CBG) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at reducing the inefficiencies of prior authorization processing. By integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) and electronic prior authorization (ePA) technologies from Integrated Informatics with CBG’s deep expertise in clinical and benefit processing, the goal of this partnership is to better streamline the prior authorization workflow, as well as reduce delays, errors, and administrative burdens for providers, payers, and patients alike.
Prior authorization is a critical yet time-consuming process in healthcare, often leading to significant delays in patient care. According to a recent American Medical Association (AMA) report, 94 percent of doctors surveyed shared that prior authorization led to delayed care for patients. Additionally, many prior authorization requests are initially denied for administrative oversights that require costly rework and manual intervention. By leveraging multiple communication modes—including fax, portal, and ePA—this new collaboration between Integrated Informatics and CBG will create a seamless, more efficient experience for healthcare providers and patients alike.
“We are proud to work with such a strong pharmacy benefit management and clinical pharmacy services provider like CBG in our commitment to transforming healthcare technology by making prior authorization faster, more efficient, and error-free,” said Kapali Eswaran, CEO, Integrated Informatics. “By combining our AI-driven automation with CBG’s operational expertise, we are eliminating the bottlenecks that have long plagued the industry. This is less about improving efficiency and more about getting patients the medications and treatments that they need without unnecessary delays.”
CBG is known for its deep industry expertise and innovative approach to pharmacy benefit management, specializing in designing and managing cost-effective prescription benefit solutions. The company works closely with payers, providers, and pharmacies to ensure optimal medication access and affordability for patients, making them an ideal partner for this initiative.
“At CBG, we are always looking for ways to enhance the member and provider experience while maintaining cost-effective solutions,” said Jeff Dunn, President and CEO, Cooperative Benefits Group. “Partnering with Integrated Informatics allows us to harness the power of AI and automation to optimize prior authorization processing, ultimately delivering measurable value to our clients and their members. Their dedication and drive to improving our business has been evident from day one.”
Beyond improving speed and accuracy, this collaboration is expected to yield a substantial return on investment. By reducing administrative overhead, minimizing denials, and accelerating approval times, organizations can expect significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. The anticipated benefits include fewer manual interventions, lower labor costs, and improved provider satisfaction, which will help build a more sustainable and scalable prior authorization model.
To learn how to use AI in prior authorizations, visit www.ii-i.com.
About Integrated Informatics
Integrated Informatics Inc. is a Florida-based healthcare IT company with over 25 years of experience in clinical and revenue cycle management solutions. Our expertise spans pharmacy claims processing, eligibility verification, real-time benefit verification, coordination of benefits, and cash claims adjudication. We are committed to driving innovation that improves healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. Learn more at www.ii-i.com.
About Cooperative Benefits Group
Cooperative Benefits Group (CBG) is an infrastructure company that provides pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and clinical pharmacy services to businesses desiring to control the fastest growing component of the benefits portfolio. CBG’s model creates joint venture partnerships that allow our clients to own their own PBM. You will have all the benefits of ownership without significant capital expense or industry knowledge – CBG provides the expertise, technology, clinical knowledge and operational capabilities. CBG’s partners have full access to all data in a completely transparent and pass-through arrangement. Our approach gives our partners all-inclusive control over their own PBM and allows us to align incentives, de-silo departments, and focus on strategies that are most important to our partners, including value/net-cost. Learn more at https://coopbenefitsgroup.com.
CB&I and a consortium including Shell International Exploration and Production, Inc. (Shell), a subsidiary of Shell plc, GenH2 and the University of Houston today announced the completion of a first-of-its-kind, affordable, large-scale liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage tank concept at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, that will enable international import and export applications.
Model of first-of-its-kind liquid hydrogen storage tank for international trade applications.
“Our collaboration with this world-class project team will help provide a path to low-cost, large-scale liquid hydrogen storage,” said Mark Butts, President & CEO of CB&I. “We are proud to leverage our six decades of experience with cryogenic insulation and storage to advance innovative solutions for the energy transition market.”
The project, which began in 2021 and is supported by the US Department of Energy (DOE), developed a novel non-vacuum tank design concept for large-scale (up to 100,000 cubic meters) storage of LH2 that is anticipated to provide a substantial cost advantage over conventional vacuum insulated tanks. This concept is being demonstrated through the construction, startup and testing of a small-scale LH2 demonstration tank at NASA MSFC.
“At Shell, we believe in the power of collaboration to advance technology and scale up innovative solutions,” said Theo Bodewes, General Manager, Hydrogen Technology. “With the invaluable support from the DOE, this project demonstrates how experts from industry, academia, and government can solve complex technology challenges. This novel liquid hydrogen technology promises to be more competitive, reducing costs and accelerating large-scale storage commercialization.”
The demonstration tank will significantly increase the MSFC hydrogen test facility’s LH2 storage capacity and be used to characterize the behavior of materials under cryogenic conditions, mimicking normal fill and empty cycles and testing non-vacuum insulation materials. In addition to an estimated six-month test period included in the project scope, a Space Act Agreement among the partner organizations provides for MSFC’s use of the tank over a five-year period, during which CB&I and Shell will continue to test new insulation technologies under non-vacuum conditions.
“We take pride in participating in this industry collaboration to advance commercial liquid hydrogen storage applications,” said James Fesmire, GenH2 Chief Architect. “This initiative has allowed us to develop testing capabilities for thermal insulation systems and produce essential data for unlocking the global potential of liquid hydrogen.”
“This project is an example of a novel design brought to fruition by a partnership of academia, government agencies, and the energy companies,” said Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Vice President of Energy and Innovation at the University of Houston. “The ability to store liquid hydrogen at scale using a non-vacuum design is a pivotal advancement and opens the door to a more flexible, affordable global hydrogen trade infrastructure. Innovative solutions such as this will be key to advancing our energy economy.”
“This first-of-its-kind concept is a great example of unleashing American energy innovation – a key priority for the Department of Energy. Through collaborative expertise from industry, academic, and government agencies, this work can contribute to America’s leadership in growing global markets for hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels and offer greater opportunities for American energy operators to store, deploy, and export liquid hydrogen,” said Dr. Sunita Satyapal, director of DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office.
CB&I built the first LH2 sphere for NASA and NASA contractors in the 1960s, with a capacity of 170 cubic meters, and has expanded that threshold over the last sixty years by almost 30-fold to 5,000 cubic meters with a tank completed in 2022 at Kennedy Space Center for the Artemis program. CB&I has completed over 130 LH2 storage vessels since the 1960s.
The company and NASA have had a partnership of more than 60 years, with CB&I contributing to many NASA projects, including several supporting the Apollo and Gemini space missions.
About CB&I CB&I is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks, and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout its 135+ year history, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide its customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects. CB&I is owned by a consortium of financial investors led by Mason Capital Management LLC. To learn more, visit www.cbi.com.
About Shell plc Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Shell operates in over 70 countries, providing a diverse range of energy solutions, including oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. For further information, visit www.shell.com.
About NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center NASA and its government and commercial partners have solved spaceflight’s most complex, technical problems at Marshall Space Flight Center for nearly six decades, dating back to the groundbreaking Apollo moon missions of the 1960s and ’70s. NASA Marshall’s expertise and capabilities are crucial to the development, power and operation of the engines, vehicles and space systems America uses to conduct unprecedented missions of science and exploration throughout our solar system, enabling or enriching nearly every facet of the nation’s ongoing mission of discovery.
About GenH2 GenH2 is an industry leader in liquid hydrogen infrastructure solutions. The Titusville, Florida-headquartered technology company was founded by Cody Bateman, who is widely recognized as a visionary and expert in this industry. The GenH2 team includes former NASA researchers and developers that possess decades of experience researching, engineering, and producing hydrogen solutions. At GenH2, they are focused on the mass production of infrastructure solutions necessary for the transition to a clean energy economy. GenH2 technology will allow safe onsite production and storage of clean liquid hydrogen, making the product accessible for everyday use. GenH2’s innovative approaches include end-to-end filling station solutions to make clean hydrogen on site with near-zero CO2 emissions; the company has plans to deliver its product to hundreds of locations across the country in the coming years. Learn more about GenH2 at www.DiscoverHydrogen.com.
About University of Houston The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic- and Asian-American-Serving institution with enrollment of more than 47,000 students.
Zymewire, the leading sales intelligence management system for service providers in the life sciences industry, today released its highly anticipated 2024 Biopharma Recap Report, offering data-driven insights into global biopharma funding, clinical trial activity, and biotech company formation over the prior year, based on data from all active private and public biopharma companies.
In 2024, biopharma companies collectively brought in approximately $154 billion in operating capital from equity and royalty milestones, slightly down from $155 billion in 2023. An early look at 2025 trends is also included in the report.
Regionally, 2024 funding shifts were more pronounced:
North American biopharma companies saw a 1.2% increase in funding.
APAC funding saw strong traction with an increase of 55.3%.
Europe, in contrast, experienced a 25.4% decline in funding.
“Last year’s regional funding shifts, along with the initial data from 2025, tell a powerful story about where innovation and investment are gaining momentum. This comes from thousands of industry signals that the system tracks daily to bring clarity to a complex and constantly evolving biopharma industry,” said Pete Bastedo, CEO of Zymewire. “This report distills 12+ months worth of insights to help service providers and stakeholders have more informed conversations. Whether it’s understanding where funding is flowing or identifying newly formed biotech companies, these insights empower commercial teams to act confidently and stay ahead of the curve.“
New biotech formation growth emerged
The 2024 Biopharma Recap Report by Zymewire identified 296 newly emerging biotech companies in 2024, representing a 7.8% decrease compared to 2023 (321 new companies). Despite this decline – likely linked to more risk-averse investment strategies favoring traditional, lower-risk drug development – there remains a robust pool of well-funded young biotechs. These emerging players continue to present valuable opportunities for service providers to establish meaningful, long-term partnerships.
Bastedo added, “While new biotech formations have dipped slightly around the world, the market remains ripe with high-potential young companies. This landscape offers plenty of opportunities for proactive service providers to build early, strategic relationships, particularly with biotechs benefiting from recent funding.”
Zymewire’s 2024 Biopharma Recap Report offers actionable intelligence for service providers seeking to navigate today’s complex market, with new data and insights on the following:
Global biopharma funding regionally (year-over-year and quarterly)
Cumulative funding by company size, therapeutic area focus, and clinical phase.
Upcoming study plans by phase and region, including cell and gene therapy (CGT) plans
Global study initiations and closeouts by phase
A snapshot of significant financial events that have occurred thus far in 2025
The full report is available now. To access the complete report and explore more data insights, download it here.
About Zymewire
Zymewire is the leading sales intelligence management system built exclusively for service providers in the life sciences industry. Designed to simplify prospecting and accelerate revenue growth, Zymewire combines AI-powered, human-curated insights on thousands of biopharma companies with a suite of tools to help organizations manage the flow of external insights into their organizations. From identifying emerging biotech opportunities through unique data sources to tracking clinical trial activity, Zymewire empowers commercial teams with accurate, up-to-date insights to fuel smarter outreach and build more meaningful relationships with biotech customers. Headquartered in Toronto, Zymewire supports hundreds of clients in Europe, North America, and APAC in their mission to connect with the right opportunities, faster. Learn more atwww.zymewire.com.
Fuser, LLC today announced the debut of its digital marketplace at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 25-27.
Designed to simplify the sourcing, bidding and management of commercial EV charging projects, Fuser Marketplace provides charge point operators (CPOs) with direct access to its network of qualified service providers, ensuring faster deployments, competitive pricing and simplified service management – all at zero cost to CPOs.
The application arrives at a critical juncture in EV infrastructure development, as EV adoption accelerates amid a dramatic shortage of service-side labor. Many CPOs report difficulties finding qualified service providers.
“We recognize CPOs are dealing with long lead times and inconsistent service delivery,” said Fuser executive Derrick Fountain. “Sourcing the right equipment is another challenge, along with managing consistency across multiple sites.”
Fountain said service providers face their own frustrations. “There’s a vast, capable community of service providers out there struggling with sales and business development, particularly as they work to enter the EV infrastructure space. They’re trying to secure contracts in a fragmented, competitive market, which becomes costly and time-consuming.”
Fountain said his team developed Fuser to stimulate EV infrastructure growth by providing an industry-trusted point of connection for both sides of the equation. Operators can submit service and installation requests at any time, 24/7. Fuser’s matching technology connects operators to service providers with the proper credentials in their area. Service providers are notified of qualified job leads and use the app to submit competitive quotes. Charge point operators review these proposals and select the best provider. From that point, the system lets operators track and manage the process with complete transparency.
A Vendor Showcase section within the app lets EV charging equipment and supplies companies promote their products and supporting services directly to operators and service providers, while a training section connects specialists with certification opportunities, Fountain said.
Fuser is free-to-use for CPOs and comes with a risk-free trial for service providers. Signing up is as simple as visiting www.getfuser.com to create your company profile.
In 2024, Fuser established a partnership with The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Fountain said all NECA members receive a special discount on their Fuser subscriptions.
EV Charging Summit & Expo attendees will find Fuser at booth #1405.
About Fuser LLC
Fuser is a pioneering digital marketplace streamlining EV charger installation, maintenance and service management. It connects Charge Point Operators (CPOs) with a network of qualified service providers. Fuser eliminates inefficiencies in the EV infrastructure ecosystem, offering seamless job matching, competitive bidding, and project visibility – all at zero cost to CPOs. Backed by leading automotive industry stakeholders Tweddle Group, a CJK Group company, and Collabtic. For more information, visit www.getfuser.com.
In today’s car market, the sheer number of vehicles available can be overwhelming for consumers. With advancements in technology and design, automakers are constantly introducing new models and updating existing vehicles in their lineup, each boasting unique features and capabilities. From electric to hybrid models, and from sleek sedans to robust SUVs, knowing where to start the shopping process can be difficult. To help car buyers narrow down their new-car shopping list, the experts at Autotrader have driven and evaluated more than 300 models, narrowing the list of 10 exceptional vehicles that are cut above the rest to determine the Best New Cars of 2025.
To help car buyers narrow down their new-car shopping list, the experts at Autotrader have driven and evaluated more than 300 models, narrowing the list of 10 exceptional vehicles that are cut above the rest to determine the Best New Cars of 2025.
“The team scrutinized all new cars available for sale as 2025 and early release 2026 models to name the 10 best for your consideration,” said Jason Fogelson, managing editor for Autotrader. “This year’s list includes four electric vehicles, two hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles, and four gas-powered models, including SUVs, sedans and one minivan that exceeded our expectations in factors like interior comfort, build quality, technology, driving experience and more.”
Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2025 (in alphabetical order)
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ 2025 Ford Expedition 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 2025 Kia K4 2025 Nissan Kicks 2025 Toyota 4Runner 2025 Toyota Camry 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2025 Volvo EX30
The editors focus on cars that are groundbreaking or offer significant value. Because many vehicles are new or redesigned for 2025, the team only considered models available for purchase within the next nine months. To qualify, the base model of a vehicle must start below $110,000, although most cars on the list are thousands of dollars below that.
About Autotrader Autotrader is the most recognized third-party car listings brand, with the most engaged audience of in-market car shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today’s empowered car shopper looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader’s comprehensive marketing and retailing solutions allow consumers to build their deal online, and guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience. Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.
About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and FleetNet America®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $22 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.
As market momentum fades, March’s new-vehicle sales volume is expected to reach 1.43 million, up 15.2% from last month’s total but down 1.4% from year-ago levels.
The new-vehicle sales pace in March is expected to finish near 15.9 million, up 0.2 million from last year’s 15.7 million pace but down from February’s 16.0 million level.
First-quarter new-vehicle sales are forecast to grow year over year by less than 1% as prices rise and sales incentives are dialed back.
Full-year forecast reduced from 16.3 million to 15.6 million, as Cox Automotive sees economic uncertainty, affordability, and potential tariff impacts slowing new-vehicle sales.
ATLANTA, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — March new-vehicle sales are expected to illustrate a market not significantly impacted by tariff threats and economic uncertainty but clearly slowing after a red-hot end of 2024. The March SAAR, or seasonally adjusted selling rate, is expected to reach 15.9 million in March, a small increase from last year’s 15.7 million pace but down from February’s 16.0 million level.
Sales volume in the month of March is expected to decline by 1.4% from last year but increase more than 15% from last month. Seasonal adjustments accounting for selling day differences explain rising SAARs and falling sales volume. March has 26 selling days, two more than last month and one less than last year. “March is an important month for the new-vehicle market as it kicks off the spring selling season after slow winter months,” noted Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive.
“Vehicle sales are expected to finish near February’s pace,” added Chesbrough, “but there is a risk we could see a more disappointing finish. What March sales will likely confirm is that the post-election ‘Trump bump’ that our market enjoyed at the end of last year is likely fading, as concern among consumers regarding the future of tariffs and the economy – a new economic uncertainty – is holding back the market.”
March 2025 New-Vehicle Sales Forecast
March Sales Forecast1
Market Share
Segment
Mar-25
Mar-24
Feb-25
YOY%
MOM%
Mar-25
Feb-25
MOM
Mid-Size Car
65,000
78,687
58,355
-17.4 %
11.4 %
4.5 %
4.7 %
-0.2 %
Compact Car
110,000
114,420
97,325
-3.9 %
13.0 %
7.7 %
7.8 %
-0.1 %
Compact SUV/Crossover
255,000
277,474
222,006
-8.1 %
14.9 %
17.8 %
17.9 %
0.0 %
Full-Size Pickup Truck
190,000
175,633
162,374
8.2 %
17.0 %
13.3 %
13.1 %
0.2 %
Mid-Size SUV/Crossover
215,000
243,193
185,864
-11.6 %
15.7 %
15.0 %
15.0 %
0.1 %
Other Segments
595,000
560,615
515,913
6.1 %
15.3 %
41.6 %
41.5 %
0.1 %
Grand Total
1,430,000
1,450,022
1,241,837
-1.4 %
15.2 %
1 Cox Automotive Industry Insights data
First Quarter Sales End Mostly Flat, According to Cox Automotive Forecast, as Momentum Slows Cox Automotive forecasts new-vehicle sales volume in the first quarter to finish higher by less than 1% year over year. Sales of 3.79 million units represent an increase of 0.6% from Q1 2024 (3.77 million) but will be more than 10% lower compared to Q4 2024 (4.22 million). Higher prices and lower sales incentives are likely contributing to the slowdown.
After a red-hot December, the new-vehicle market in January and February tallied sales much closer to the recent two-year average. Now, with the March SAAR expected to reach 15.9 million, the Q1 2025 sales pace is expected to be 15.8 million, up from a pace of 15.5 million in Q1 2024 and close to the two-year average of 15.7 million. In Q4 2024, the average monthly sales pace was 16.5 million.
General Motors is again forecast to be the market leader in Q1, with strong sales gains year over year. All GM’s brands are expected to deliver solid growth in the quarter. Nissan is also forecast to deliver positive numbers in Q1, with total market share gaining nearly 1% after tumbling in 2023 and early 2024. A key contributor to Nissan’s success? Two of their most affordable nameplates – Versa and Sentra – are seeing double-digit growth from last quarter.
Q1 2025 New-Vehicle Sales Forecast
Q1 Sales Forecast1
Market Share
OEM
Q1 2025
Q1 2024
Q4 2024
YOY%
QOQ %
Share CY2024
Share YTD2025
Difference
General Motors
656,450
590,055
751,086
11.3 %
-12.6 %
16.8 %
17.3 %
0.5 %
Toyota
541,248
563,530
601,321
-4.0 %
-10.0 %
14.5 %
14.3 %
-0.2 %
Ford
483,063
504,815
527,385
-4.3 %
-8.4 %
12.9 %
12.7 %
-0.2 %
Hyundai
396,735
379,203
461,691
4.6 %
-14.1 %
10.7 %
10.5 %
-0.2 %
Honda
327,001
333,824
367,362
-2.0 %
-11.0 %
8.9 %
8.6 %
-0.3 %
Nissan-Mitsu
280,267
281,138
249,609
-0.3 %
12.3 %
6.5 %
7.4 %
0.9 %
Stellantis
279,752
332,541
320,743
-15.9 %
-12.8 %
8.1 %
7.4 %
-0.8 %
VW
153,268
144,529
185,611
6.0 %
-17.4 %
4.2 %
4.0 %
-0.1 %
Subaru
153,209
152,996
174,113
0.1 %
-12.0 %
4.2 %
4.0 %
-0.1 %
Tesla
138,867
140,187
162,388
-0.9 %
-14.5 %
4.0 %
3.7 %
-0.3 %
Mazda
107,862
100,103
110,930
7.8 %
-2.8 %
2.6 %
2.8 %
0.2 %
Daimler
99,746
82,623
98,084
20.7 %
1.7 %
2.3 %
2.6 %
0.3 %
BMW
90,513
90,844
126,250
-0.4 %
-28.3 %
2.5 %
2.4 %
-0.1 %
Others
87,079
75,778
89,583
14.9 %
-2.8 %
1.9 %
2.3 %
0.4 %
NATION
3,795,061
3,772,166
4,226,156
0.6 %
-10.2 %
100.0 %
100.0 %
0.0 %
1 Cox Automotive Industry Insights data
Stellantis is expected to see sales decline nearly 16% from last year, resulting in an almost 1% decline in market share. Nearly every vehicle in their portfolio is down from last year, with Ram pickups down the most. As a result, Nissan is expected to outpace Stellantis in new-vehicle sales this quarter. Tesla is also likely to decline further, with market share falling below 4%. More battery-electric competition from legacy manufacturers and a controversial CEO are likely strong headwinds for sales.
At the end of the first quarter, Cox Automotive lowered its full-year new-vehicle sales forecast to 15.6 million, down from the original forecast of 16.3 million. Continued affordability challenges, economic uncertainty impacting consumer confidence, and the potential for higher inflation due to new tariffs at American borders will all potentially hold back new-vehicle sales in 2025. Last year, approximately 16 million new vehicles were sold in the U.S., according to estimates from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, the best results since the market was upended by the 2020 COVID pandemic.
About Cox Automotive Cox Automotive is the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider. Fueled by the largest breadth of first-party data fed by 2.3 billion online interactions a year, Cox Automotive tailors leading solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders and fleets. The company has 29,000+ employees on five continents and a portfolio of industry-leading brands that include Autotrader®, Kelley Blue Book®, Manheim®, vAuto®, Dealertrack®, NextGear Capital™, CentralDispatch® and FleetNet America®. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately owned, Atlanta-based company with $22 billion in annual revenue. Visit coxautoinc.com or connect via @CoxAutomotive on X, CoxAutoInc on Facebook or Cox-Automotive-Inc on LinkedIn.
The new AI-LPR is an upgrade to the existing ICS Auto Passport LPR product, which simplifies license-plate recognition for vehicle wash club members through a seamless, contactless enrollment process that enhances operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Through machine-learning capabilities, the upgraded AI-LPR solution offers up to 99.9% accurate license plate recognition without costly camera hardware or system upgrades.
“The goal when implementing any new vehicle wash payment technology is to ensure that it has real-world benefits for wash operators and their customers,” said Kevin Ahnert, General Manager at ICS. “The built-in capabilities of the new AI-LPR technology are truly milestones in the industry, and we are confident that customers using this next generation technology will be able to quickly, easily and safely optimize the overall wash experience for wash-club members.”
The Auto Passport LPR system offers many benefits for vehicle wash operators, including cutting-edge machine-learning technology, automated club-member signup and transaction processing, an optimized vehicle wash experience with no attendant involvement needed and the ability to track club members’ usage patterns aimed at better understanding buying and washing habits.
For more information about OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions and ICS, please visit www.opwvws.com.
About Innovative Control Systems: Founded in 1988, for more than 35 years Innovative Control Systems (ICS), Bethlehem, PA, has been obsessed with its customers’ success and a standard-setting innovator in the development of payment terminals, process controls, software-management systems and equipment automation for the vehicle wash industry. In 2021, ICS was acquired by OPW, a Dover company, and made a member of the OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions business unit. For more information on Innovative Control Systems, please visit icscarwashsystems.com.
About OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions: OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions comprises PDQ Manufacturing, Inc., Belanger, Inc., Innovative Control Systems (ICS), Kesseltronics and Transchem. PDQ is a preeminent provider of in-bay automatic wash systems and payment terminals, while Belanger is an innovative leader in soft-touch tunnel and in-bay automatic wash systems. ICS provides industry-leading car wash technology, like payment terminals, process controls and software management and automation systems, and Kesseltronics designs machine controls for successful tunnel wash operation. Transchem is a leading developer of environmentally sensitive vehicle wash chemicals and cleaning products. Together, they create a revolutionary single source for all vehicle wash needs. For more information on OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions, please visit opwvws.com.
About Dover: Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of over $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 70 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Geotab USA Inc, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions announced today that Revvo Technologies has joined its newly expanded Order Now program. Previously available only for hardware solutions, the program now includes software offerings, providing fleets with a seamless way to access and purchase a curated range of solutions from the Geotab Marketplace.
Revvo Technologies provides fleets with an advanced, AI-powered tire intelligence platform. This solution delivers near real-time monitoring and predictive analytics on tire health, including pressure, temperature, and wear, to minimize vehicle downtime and drive cost savings. With Revvo Lite, Revvo’s intelligent tire management solution, fleets can streamline the adoption of advanced tire monitoring technology directly through Order Now.
”By expanding Geotab’s Order Now program to include software solutions like Revvo Lite, we’re demonstrating our commitment to providing businesses with choice, flexibility, and confidence,” said Robin Kinsey, Associate Vice President, Marketplace at Geotab. ”The inclusion of Revvo Lite in Geotab’s Order Now program marks a significant step forward in proactive fleet management, enabling customers to simplify their operations and leverage AI-driven insights that translate to reduced downtime, extended tire lifespan, and a tangible return on investment.”
“Joining Geotab’s Order Now program is an exciting step for Revvo and our customers,” said Sunjay Dodani, Co-Founder and CEO of Revvo Technologies. “Fleet managers need seamless access to the right tools to stay ahead of maintenance challenges and maximize vehicle use. As an Order Now partner, we are making it easier than ever for fleets to proactively monitor tire health, predict tire related downtime events, and automate actionable insights that drive ROI.”
The Order Now program is designed to streamline procurement and strengthen collaboration between Geotab, its Reseller Partners, and Marketplace solution providers. By integrating software solutions into the program, Geotab enhances customer access to cutting-edge tools that support smarter, data-driven fleet management.
Learn more about how Revvo’s AI-powered tire intelligence can help your fleet reduce downtime and maximize efficiency. Visit Revvo’s page on the Geotab Marketplace: https://marketplace.geotab.com/solutions/revvo-lite/
About Geotab
Geotab is a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, empowering fleet efficiency and management. We leverage advanced data analytics and AI to transform fleet performance, safety, and sustainability, reducing cost and driving efficiency. Backed by top data scientists and engineers, we serve over 55,000 global customers, processing 80 billion data points daily from more than 4.7 million vehicle subscriptions. Geotab is trusted by Fortune 500 organizations, mid-sized fleets, and the largest public sector fleets in the world, including the US Federal Government. Committed to data security and privacy, we hold FIPS 140-3 and FedRAMP authorizations. Our open platform, ecosystem of outstanding partners, and Marketplace deliver hundreds of fleet-ready third-party solutions. This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of innovation. Learn more at www.geotab.com and follow us on LinkedIn or visit Geotab News and Views.
About Revvo Technologies
Revvo is improving how vehicles move on our roads through a tire sensor-agnostic AI platform that gives real-time remote tire management insights based on 1 billion miles of data. Connecting every tire on thousands of vehicles in trucking fleets, delivery vans, and cars, Revvo’s predictive solution improves safety, efficiency, and uptime for drivers and operators. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Revvo has monitored over 975 billion tire rotations for an unmatched depth of safety and performance analysis. More information is available at www.revvo.ai.
