TSLA374.580-11.89%
GM77.2101.1%
F11.9400.04%
RIVN12.060-0.4%
CYD23.890-1.6%
HMC34.5800.61%
TM198.2203.36%
CVNA58.700-0.49%
PAG212.1100.06%
LAD291.07021.94%
AN161.8408.83%
GPI242.79017.94%
ABG173.4309.38%
SAH63.1402.46%
TSLA374.580-11.89%
GM77.2101.1%
F11.9400.04%
RIVN12.060-0.4%
CYD23.890-1.6%
HMC34.5800.61%
TM198.2203.36%
CVNA58.700-0.49%
PAG212.1100.06%
LAD291.07021.94%
AN161.8408.83%
GPI242.79017.94%
ABG173.4309.38%
SAH63.1402.46%
TSLA374.580-11.89%
GM77.2101.1%
F11.9400.04%
RIVN12.060-0.4%
CYD23.890-1.6%
HMC34.5800.61%
TM198.2203.36%
CVNA58.700-0.49%
PAG212.1100.06%
LAD291.07021.94%
AN161.8408.83%
GPI242.79017.94%
ABG173.4309.38%
SAH63.1402.46%


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Affordability alert: The car you could afford in 2019 costs $11,000 more today.

Dealers face affordability squeeze as entry-level vehicles disappear, report finds

- June 26, 2026
On the Dash: Dealers face affordability crunch as entry-level vehicles disappear Affordability concerns rise as new-vehicle prices have increased by more than $11,000 since 2019. Budget cars are nearly gone,...
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JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

JD Power reveals new vehicle quality improves, connectivity issues remain 

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash:  Vehicle quality is improving, giving dealers stronger messaging about quality and reliability to new-car shoppers. Connectivity issues involving Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remain common customer pain...
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Hertz lowers 2Q guidance amid struggling used-car market.

Hertz lowers Q2 guidance amid struggling used-car market

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash: Hertz expects Q2 adjusted corporate EBITDA of $50 million to $80 million, near the low end of guidance. Used-car softness flipped April vehicle-sale gains into May losses,...
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Vehicle affordability pressures push buyers toward older cars and hybrids

Vehicle affordability pressures push buyers toward older cars and hybrids, report finds

- June 23, 2026
On the Dash: Affordability pressures continue to push shoppers from new vehicles into older, higher-mileage used inventory. Hybrids remain one of the strongest growth segments, with used hybrid sales up...
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Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis. Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
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Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June

Used-vehicle wholesale prices rise mid-June, EVs lead the way

- June 19, 2026
On the Dash: The Manheim index rose 0.6% to 213.9 in the first half of June. The EV Index climbed 13.7% year over year, far outpacing the 2.1% Non-EV gain. ...
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May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stronger retail demand is tightening days’ supply, giving dealers improved turnover conditions despite stable inventory levels. Pricing remains firm, but affordability and financing costs continue to limit...
Market Reports Articles
CarGurus: Used car prices top $30k, demand turns positive

CarGurus finds used car prices top $30k, new vehicle demand turns positive

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: Used vehicle prices top $30,000 for the first time since August 2023, according to the CarGurus May Intelligence Report. New vehicle year-over-year demand turns positive for the...
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Auto credit availability reaches four-year high as approvals improve

Auto credit availability reaches four-year high as approvals improve

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: Credit availability reached its highest level since April 2022, creating a more favorable financing environment for buyers. Approval rates rose sharply in May, while average contract rates...
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New-vehicle prices slip in May, posting smallest gain of 2026

New-vehicle prices slip in May, posting smallest gain of 2026

- June 10, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle ATP fell to $49,220 in May, the smallest year-over-year gain of 2026. Subcompact and compact SUV segments hit all-time highs; EV prices fell for the 11th...
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