New-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers push remaining 2025 stock

Jason Becknell - May 15, 2026

On the Dash: Model year 2025 inventory dropped 36% month-over-month; 93% of lots are now model year 2026 vehicles. Dodge carries 142 days of supply; Toyota sits tight at just...

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Car buying ease falls to 3 year low as tight inventory squeezes dealers

Jason Becknell - May 4, 2026

On the Dash: Car buying ease hit a three-year low in April. Fewer than half of buyers, 44%, found the vehicle they wanted on the lot. Tight inventory drove many...

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New-vehicle inventory tightened in March, signaling potential price increases

Jason Becknell - April 28, 2026

On the Dash: New vehicle days supply dropped sharply in March, falling from 96 days in February to 79. Average transaction prices hit $49,275 in March, up 3.5% year-over-year. Brand-level...

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Public dealer trends reveal luxury sales insights and operational strategies – Dave Cantin Group

Jaelyn Campbell - March 18, 2026

Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive. Joining us on today's episode from the Dave Cantin Group are Daniel Pilger, Vice President of Business Analysis, and Brian Traugott, Partner and...

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Inventory Intelligence: The AI Advantage

CBT News Editorial Team - March 2, 2026

Have you ever wondered how much profit you're leaving on the table due to poor inventory management and merchandising? Your profit is likely slipping through the cracks due to: Wasted time. ...

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To understand our current 2024 tax season, we first must go back and remember what laid the foundation for the house we're living in today.

Tax season: the strategic play in a dynamic market

John Ellis - March 7, 2024

We are two years removed from the height of the pandemic and the automotive market has never been more volatile than it is now. Certainly, there are dealers still making...

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Experts expect vehicle affordability to remain a problem in 2024. Check out my conversation with Lotlinx CEO Len Short to find out why.

2024 auto industry steers through vehicle affordability, inventory roadblocks

CBT News - February 27, 2024

As the automotive retail industry settles into 2024, there's cautious optimism about returning to 'near-normal' vehicle inventory levels. This is a welcome change from the shortages that began in 2020....

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Used car dealers have implemented new strategies to source inventory and keep sales high in the post-pandemic economy.

Rethinking used car management in a post-COVID economy — Josh Callahan | Ally

CBT News Staff Writer - February 15, 2024

Facing fluctuating supply chains, shifts in consumer preferences and normalizing trends, used car dealers have implemented new strategies to source inventory and keep sales high in the post-pandemic economy. Here...

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Turn will be accessible to all users of Mastermind, the automated sales and marketing platform by automotiveMastermind.

automotiveMastermind adds Turn feature to help dealers better manage inventory

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NEW YORK (Nov. 21, 2023) – automotiveMastermind (aM), part of S&P Global Mobility and the leading provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has officially launched Turn....

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August vehicle sales rise 17% YoY, nearing 18% forecast. Honda shines, but market softening signs emerge. OEMs eye future incentives.

August U.S. vehicle sales: signs of a market slowdown?

Steve Mitchell - September 11, 2023

August, traditionally a significant month for car sales, has offered the auto industry a mixed bag of data. While there's notable year-over-year growth of 17%, there are signs that the...

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New-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers push remaining 2025 stock

Car buying ease falls to 3 year low as tight inventory squeezes dealers

New-vehicle inventory tightened in March, signaling potential price increases

Public dealer trends reveal luxury sales insights and operational strategies – Dave Cantin Group

Inventory Intelligence: The AI Advantage

Tax season: the strategic play in a dynamic market

2024 auto industry steers through vehicle affordability, inventory roadblocks

Rethinking used car management in a post-COVID economy — Josh Callahan | Ally

automotiveMastermind adds Turn feature to help dealers better manage inventory

August U.S. vehicle sales: signs of a market slowdown?

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