5 Car Brands Americans ABANDONED in 2026 — The Numbers Are BRUTAL

In 2025, the American car market sold over sixteen million vehicles. Toyota posted record numbers, moving two and a half million units. Hyundai had its strongest first quarter ever. Kia set its own records, fueled by demand for affordable crossovers that dealers could barely keep on the lot. But while those brands were stacking wins, others were bleeding out on the showroom floor. And when the first quarter numbers for 2026 dropped, the damage was impossible to ignore.