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Erin Keating breaks down dealer sentiment as Q2 confidence rises but uncertainty builds
Dealer sentiment is improving, but dealers aren’t feeling great about what’s ahead. The Q2 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows confidence rising for the second straight quarter. But expectations for the months ahead dropped sharply. Rising costs, tight inventory, and political uncertainty are all weighing on the market. On this episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Keating, Executive Analyst at Cox Automotive, breaks down what the data really means for dealers and what they should be watching in the months ahead. Watch the full segment here.



