E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish NYT | Top Stories By: Neal E. Boudette 4 January 2025 at 05:11 General Motors was the biggest winner in U.S. sales in the final quarter, with a gain of 21 percent. It more than doubled its electric vehicle sales. © Scott Olson/Getty ImagesFord Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles for sale. E.V.s attracted increased demand in the final quarter of 2024.