The Weekly: Strong 2025 projected, Hertz EV deals, Carvana accusations, Gen Z buying Habits

Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines.

This week's top stories: 

1. 2025 forecasted to be the strongest year for new car sales in half a decade — Cox Auto

2. Mazda sticks to gas engines — fueling record-breaking sales

3. Hertz offers renters EV deals to offload depreciating inventory

4. Carvana accused of shady practices in Hindenburg report

5. What matters most to Gen Z car buyers (it’s not just price)

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