TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


inflation

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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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. ...
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According to the U.S. Commerce Department, sales rose 0.3% rise from April to May, driven by stronger retail sales at auto and parts dealers.

Retail sales rose 0.3% in May, beating analyst expectations

- June 15, 2023
Despite the challenges posed by persistent inflation and rising borrowing costs, Americans increased their spending at retailers in the month of May. According to the latest U.S. Commerce Department report released...
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Federal Reserve inflation

Is the Federal Reserve winning in the battle against inflation?

- March 3, 2023
This year, two indicators of U.S. inflation are likely to diverge, with one indicating that the Federal Reserve's job is almost complete and the other indicating the opposite. Investors are currently...
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Kelleher economic challenges

Why this dealer expects the industry to adjust to economic challenges ahead

- February 21, 2023
As the year progresses, auto dealers will need to monitor and adjust their business practices to fit the modern landscape. On this episode of CBT Now, David Kelleher, President of...
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Retail sales

U.S. retail sales see largest growth in two years despite inflation concerns

- February 16, 2023
U.S. retail sales rose 3% in January, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, the biggest monthly increase since March of 2021. Analysts had originally expected U.S. retail sales to climb 1.8%...
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inflation

US inflation accelerated again in September, rising 8.2%

- October 17, 2022
The month of September saw inflation accelerate rather than the decline economists hoped to see. Housing costs and the price of other goods increased over the month, likely cementing the...
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CarMax

CarMax Q2 earnings fall short, says inflation is shrinking car demand

- October 3, 2022
CarMax saw its stock plummet after an announcement that it missed second-quarter earnings expectations. Shares dropped nearly 25%, marking a new 52-week low. CarMax shares are now down almost 50%...
Headlines Articles
Forbes

Steve Forbes: Biden Administration ignoring ‘real cure’ for inflation

- September 27, 2022
According to Steve Forbes, chair of Forbes Media, the US is too focused on raising interest rates in an effort to curb inflation and should be paying more attention to...
Headlines Articles
used car prices

Used car prices could indicate what’s next for inflation

- September 26, 2022
According to Wall Street experts, the decline in used car prices could signify that inflation is easing. That’s good news, especially after another interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve,...
Headlines Articles

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