
Vehicle Inventory & Affordability Trends for Q2 2026 | vAuto Quick Takes Podcast
vAuto's Bethany Johnson breaks down Q2 2026 dealer trends: rising market day supply, near-record new car pricing, negative equity shifts, and profit per unit.

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vAuto's Bethany Johnson breaks down Q2 2026 dealer trends: rising market day supply, near-record new car pricing, negative equity shifts, and profit per unit.

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