Based on the available sources, here are the top auto news stories from January 1, 2024:

 1. US Auto Sales in January 2024: Sales were expected to slow compared to December 2023, with a forecasted sales pace of 15.2 million units .

2. GM Leads US Auto Sales: GM reported U.S. new vehicle sales of about 2.6 million units for 2023, up 14.1% from 2022. Overall, U.S. new vehicle sales in 2023 were around 15.5 million units, the highest since 2019 .

3. Electric Vehicles Market Share: Electrified vehicles, including hybrids, constituted nearly 17% of overall U.S. new vehicle sales in 2023. Total U.S. EV sales were expected to be about 8% of overall auto sales in 2023, rising to around 10% in 2024 .

4. Toyota’s Electrified Vehicle Sales: Toyota reported a 30.4% increase in sales of electrified vehicles, which include hybrid vehicles and all-electric models, making up 29.2% of its overall U.S. sales .

5. EV Sales Forecast and Incentives: GM forecasted robust demand into 2024 and offered $7,500 incentives on its EVs that lost a U.S. government tax credit .

6. Hyundai’s Annual Sales Performance: Hyundai reported an 11% rise in its annual sales, including EV sales of 55,783 units .

7. Mazda and Honda Sales Performance: Both Mazda and Honda reported higher annual sales .

8. Industry Sales Strategies: Car dealers offered generous incentives and discounts in December to clear older inventory, indicating strategic shifts in response to high vehicle prices and interest rates .

9. Consumer Spending in the Auto Industry: U.S. consumers spent more than half a trillion dollars buying new vehicles for the third consecutive year .

10. Other Major Automakers’ Performance: Other key players in the industry, like Ford, Stellantis, and Tesla, also adjusted their strategies and expectations in response to the economic environment .

These stories provide a snapshot of the auto industry at the beginning of 2024, highlighting trends in electric vehicle sales, overall market performance, and the economic factors influencing consumer behavior and sales strategies.