PALM BEACH, NY - For many independent used car dealers, the summer of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most challenging sales environments in recent memory. One dealer recently described conditions to Auto Buyers Market in simple terms: "It's like a graveyard out there." While vehicle listings continue to generate online views and inquiries, many dealers report that … [Read more...] about Cheap Cars Are Hot. Mid-Priced Inventory Is Struggling. What Dealers Are Seeing in 2026
FTC Warns 97 Dealer Groups on Advertised Vehicle Prices and Hidden Fee Tactics
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission has sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups across the country, telling them that advertised vehicle prices must reflect the actual price a consumer is required to pay, apart from government charges such as taxes, title, and registration. The agency said the outreach is aimed at pricing practices that can make vehicles … [Read more...] about FTC Warns 97 Dealer Groups on Advertised Vehicle Prices and Hidden Fee Tactics
Ford Rolls Out Nationwide Recall of Over 4 Million Trucks and SUVs for Software Defect
DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting over 4.3 million pickup trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles in the United States, citing a software flaw that could disable trailer braking and lighting functions. The recall, initiated late Thursday, spans several popular nameplates from recent model years according to reporting by Reuters, … [Read more...] about Ford Rolls Out Nationwide Recall of Over 4 Million Trucks and SUVs for Software Defect
Ford, Amazon Expand Online Auto Marketplace With Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
PALO ALTO, CA - Ford Motor Co. has joined Amazon’s growing online automotive marketplace, enabling certified pre-owned (CPO) Ford vehicles to be shopped, financed, and purchased through the e-commerce platform before buyers pick them up at local dealerships. According to reporting by Reuters, CBS News, and Amazon’s own press release, the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker … [Read more...] about Ford, Amazon Expand Online Auto Marketplace With Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales
Used Car Inventory Remains Tight in Early 2026 as Prices Stay Elevated
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - As the U.S. auto market enters 2026, the used-car sector remains under pressure, with limited inventory - particularly among affordable small cars and sedans, continuing to push prices higher for everyday buyers. While overall vehicle availability has improved compared to the worst shortages of the early 2020s, the segment most important to … [Read more...] about Used Car Inventory Remains Tight in Early 2026 as Prices Stay Elevated