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Why Dealers Can’t Afford to Wait for Off-Lease Relief
Auto dealers are living with the hangover from a decision millions of consumers made during the pandemic: they simply did not lease cars. When showrooms closed and supply evaporated, leasing rates fell sharply. That shortfall in originations from 202
May 11, 2026
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A Market in Motion: Affordability Takes Priority for Consumers
High interest rates and climbing sticker prices are fundamentally reshaping how consumers shop for vehicles. Rather than leaving the market entirely, car buyers are rapidly shifting their focus toward affordability. The Q1 2026 Vincensus Report, from
May 11, 2026
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Waco Mitsubishi Sold to the Khoury Group
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction The dealership will continue operating under the Waco Mitsubishi name Southlake, Texas – May 6, 2026 — Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading automotive dea
May 8, 2026
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Used Vehicle Prices Were Actually Down in April: Manheim
The used-vehicle market has seen month after month of price increases since the start of the year as customers look for affordable options to brand new vehicles. The raising prices, at least at wholesale, finally broke a bit in April according to the
May 8, 2026
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ACV Unveils All-in-One Inventory Intelligence Suite for Dealers
ACV MAX now unifies inspection-backed data, guarantees, and real-time market insights to power automation and drive profitability across the inventory lifecycle
May 7, 2026
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I’ve Talked to Hundreds of Dealers. The Best Ones Are Scared of the Same Thing.
I’ve sat with dealers who’ve had a good year on paper but still cannot shake the feeling that something important is changing. Not because showroom traffic has disappeared or the market has fallen apart, but because the things that used to make a
May 7, 2026
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CARFAX Launches Homegrown™ Badge for Vehicles Consistently Cared for by One Dealership
New golden badge helps shoppers find vehicles sold new and serviced at the same dealership
May 6, 2026
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The Race to Pre-Owned Is On: How Dealers Can Win the New-to-Used Shift
Affordability is no longer a future concern in automotive retail. It’s happening right now on every lot. With average new vehicle prices hovering around $50,000 and monthly payments pushing $800, more consumers are being forced to rethink what they
May 6, 2026
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Mathews Honda of Paris, Texas Sold to Bill Dickason and Steve Hall
Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor on the Sale of Mathews Honda of Paris, Located in Texas
May 6, 2026