Sport-utility vehicles and hybrids helped Honda Motor Co. increase sales in 2024. The automaker, which bases several North American operations in and around Marysville, recently announced its December and full-year sales. For the year, sales rose 8.8% to 1.42 million Honda and Acura vehicles. December sales were up 9.9%

U.S. new-car sales in 2024 continued to rise from their pandemic lows, bolstered by replenished inventories, higher incentives and surging demand for hybrid vehicles, automakers reported on Friday. Automakers are projecting strong sales will continue into 2025,

While sales improved, consumers are taking on bigger financial burdens to buy new cars, or turning to the used car market.