TSLA375.530-6.08%
GM78.9500%
F13.855-0.14%
RIVN14.640-0.25%
CYD45.980-3.27%
HMC25.7600.18%
TM167.7600.53%
CVNA67.9253.095%
PAG183.4406.73%
LAD305.3008.22%
AN194.8502.69%
GPI317.510-0.74%
ABG206.3306.88%
SAH83.6202.195%
TSLA375.530-6.08%
GM78.9500%
F13.855-0.14%
RIVN14.640-0.25%
CYD45.980-3.27%
HMC25.7600.18%
TM167.7600.53%
CVNA67.9253.095%
PAG183.4406.73%
LAD305.3008.22%
AN194.8502.69%
GPI317.510-0.74%
ABG206.3306.88%
SAH83.6202.195%
TSLA375.530-6.08%
GM78.9500%
F13.855-0.14%
RIVN14.640-0.25%
CYD45.980-3.27%
HMC25.7600.18%
TM167.7600.53%
CVNA67.9253.095%
PAG183.4406.73%
LAD305.3008.22%
AN194.8502.69%
GPI317.510-0.74%
ABG206.3306.88%
SAH83.6202.195%


Economic Trends

Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates.

Inflation surges to 3-year high, squeezing car buyers and impacting interest rates

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: Inflation hit 4.2% in May, its highest level in three years, driven by energy costs. Falling new-vehicle prices reflect weakening demand, not improved affordability for car buyers. ...
Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1, as the pace of missed payments slowed.

Auto loan delinquencies hold near 3% as borrower stress eases

- May 14, 2026
On the Dash: Auto loan balances newly entering serious delinquency held at 2.97% in Q1 2026. Borrowers aged 18 to 29 posted the highest serious delinquency rates across all loan...
Americans are carrying $1.68 trillion in auto debt. Rising prices, higher rates, and shrinking inventory are reshaping who buys new cars and how dealers respond.

Auto debt rises 37%, dealers face increasing need for flexible financing

- May 7, 2026
On the Dash: Auto debt hit $1.68 trillion in 2025, with average payments topping $680/month. The average new car prices near $50,000, as only four models start under $25,000. Dealers...
Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

Gas prices spark interest in used EVs, tariff concerns drive domestic shift

- May 4, 2026
Today's car market is a complex environment for dealers and customers alike. Rising gas prices, tariffs, and a growing list of options have customers rethinking how they shop for their...
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Cox Automotive Jermey Robb outlines 5 key forces shaping auto industry in 2026

- March 24, 2026
As tax refund season begins, auto dealers are closely watching consumer spending trends. At the 2026 NADA Show, Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist at Cox Automotive, identified five major forces shaping...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation, war, and labor uncertainty

- March 19, 2026
On the Dash: Current interest rates (3.5%-3.75%) are expected to remain stable in the near term, allowing dealers to plan borrowing and inventory financing with relative certainty. Inflation pressures and...
Rising gas prices from Iran - 031626

Rising gas prices from Iran conflict drive more Americans to search for electric vehicles

- March 16, 2026
On the Dash: Searches for electrified vehicles jumped to 22.4% of Edmunds traffic, led by full EVs. High gas prices and limited affordable EV options may push buyers toward used...
auto market

Erik Kibler on the economic trends shaping the 2026 auto market

- February 12, 2026
The auto market is navigating a period of uncertainty, from rising vehicle prices to shifting buyer behavior and evolving EV trends. Dealers and consumers alike are trying to make sense...
Cox Automotive, NADA Show

NADA Show 2026: Steve Rowley | Cox Automotive

- February 5, 2026
From the floor of the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News delivers real-time updates and expert perspectives to help dealers navigate the evolving automotive landscape. Today, Jim Fitzpatrick...
Fed rates

Fed set to hold rates steady as auto industry watches financing costs and policy uncertainty

- January 28, 2026
On the Dash: The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady, prolonging pressure on auto loan affordability and dealership financing costs. Dealers and automakers will closely watch Fed...