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Dealer Market Briefs

Monthly market briefs for automotive dealers covering wholesale trends, inventory, financing, negative equity, and dealership profitability. Read the current picture and see how it affects consumer-direct used-vehicle acquisition.

The Used Vehicle Acquisition Squeeze
September 2026
Wholesale prices are softening, affordable used inventory is scarce, negative equity hit a Q2 2026 record, and dealer profit is still below neutral. What it means for used-car acquisition, with data through mid-August 2026.