Cox Automotive analysts fear manufacturers and retailers are protecting consumers from the rising costs of new cars, creating an unsustainable dynamic as profitability concerns grow. +

Alliance for Automotive Innovation’s John Bozzella says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s unexpectedly rapid phaseout of the federal EV tax credit will slow adoption and hurt consumers. +

Dealertrack’s Credit Availability Index ticked up again in June, reaching 97.3 after rising to 96.5 in May, driven by an approval rate that improved by 70 basis points month-over-month. +