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- [Auto Market Update 9-4-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-9-4-2026/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economic Update Economy Stronger Than the Headlines, but Rates Remain a Risk Last week brought several important economic signals, highlighted by Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech. The biggest takeaway: the underlying economy appears stronger than headline GDP suggests, but that strength could keep interest rates higher for
- [Auto Market Update 8-27-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-8-27-2026-2/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto ECONOMIC The biggest story continues to be interest rates, inflation and pressure on the consumer. Long term Treasury yields moved sharply higher last week, with the 30-year Treasury reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responded by increasing planned purchases of longer
- [Auto Market Update 8-21-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-8-21-2026/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economic: The Consumer Is Becoming the Story The U.S. economy continues to expand, but the underlying picture is becoming more complicated. Inflation is cooling, employment growth is weakening, consumers are showing signs of strain, and long term borrowing costs remain elevated. Inflation is improving, but the Fed is not declaring
- [All Things Used Cars 8-14-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-8-14-2026-2/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economic Update: U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, signaling a softer labor market. The unemloyment rate remained relatively low at 4.1%. The U.S. economy continues to grow, though at a slower pace than earlier in the year. Strong business investment & technology infrastructure continues to support economic growth.
- [Auto Market Update 8-14-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-8-14-2026-2/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economic The economic picture weakened further last week, even as markets found some reasons for optimism. Hopes for progress in the Middle East pushed Brent crude toward $83 per barrel, helping the 10 year Treasury yield retreat from recent highs. That relief was reinforced by a surprisingly weak July jobs report.
- [All Things Used Cars 8-7-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-8-7-2026/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Agile Auto Economic Update Q2 GDP grew 1.5% as Consumer spending increased 3.2%, PCE inflation remains elevated at 3.7%, with core PCE at 3.3%. The Fed held rates steady in July, as personal income increased. Q2 GDP growth of 1.5% was weaker than expected. Consumer spending increased 3.2%, up sharply
- [Auto Market Update 8-7-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-8-7-2026/) - Agile Auto Economic Update: The Second Half Is Setting Up to Be More Difficult Bottom Line Up Front The economic picture entering the second half of 2026 is becoming less supportive for the used vehicle market. Q2 GDP grew at just 1.5%, below expectations and down from 2.1% in Q1. Consumer spending was a
- [All Things Fixed Ops 8-5-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-fixed-ops-8-5-2026/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economics: Inflation stabilized in July, easing concerns of renewed price acceleration. Yet, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing a resilient labor market and still elevated inflation. Unemployment remained stable at historically healthy levels, reflecting continued labor market strength. Consumer spending remained resilient, continuing to support economic growth despite affordability
- [Auto Market Update 7-31-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-7-31-2026-2/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economic Update Inflation continued to cool through June and July, reinforcing the trend that price pressures are easing across the broader economy. While that is encouraging news for consumers and businesses alike, the Federal Reserve has once again chosen to leave interest rates unchanged. The Fed remains focused on
- [All Things Used Cars 7-24-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-7-24-2026-2/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto U.S. Economic Conditions: CPI fell 0.4% for June w/ core inflation slowing to 2.6%, its lowest level since February. Producer prices also declined, led by lower energy and goods costs. Consumer spending remained positive but modest. Total retail sales rose 0.2%, w/ consumer sentiment improving in July Auto
- [Agile Auto Canadian Auto Market Update 7-24-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-auto-canadian-auto-market-update-7-24-2026/) - Canada Economic Conditions Canada’s economy is gradually improving after a slow first half of the year, but growth remains modest as businesses continue to navigate trade uncertainty and slower population growth. The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25%, signaling confidence that the current rate is appropriate while continuing to monitor
- [All Things Used Cars 7-17-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-7-17-2026/) - Sponsored by Agile Auto Economics – Nothing disruptive ahead “Last night’s Presidential address had no significant policy announcements expected to impact the automotive industry or financial markets this morning.” Middle East tensions are back and forth again, increasing uncertainty and putting upward pressure on oil prices and interest rates. Inflation improved in
- [Auto Market Update 7-16-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-7-16-2026/) - Auto Market Update July 16, 2026 Economic The collapse of the Middle East ceasefire has reestablished geopolitical conflict as the leading economic risk heading into the second half of 2026. Renewed hostilities pushed oil prices and inflation concerns higher, contributing to the 10-year Treasury yield closing near 4.56% on July 10 and rising further
- [Agile Auto Canadian Auto Market Update 7-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-auto-canadian-auto-market-update-7-2026/) - Economic Conditions Canada’s inflation rate accelerated to 3.2% year over year in May, up from 2.8% in April, indicating that affordability pressures remain elevated for Canadian consumers. The largest contributors to inflation were energy and food costs: Gasoline prices increased 33.2% year over year as geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East continued to impact
- [Auto Market Update 7-10-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-7-10-2026-2/) - Auto Market Update Economic The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, but growth is becoming more measured. Even with the recent counter measure against Iran for continued misbehaviors this week, the market seems to have already surrendered most of the oil war premiums. Consumer sentiment improved 3% in June, supported largely by gasoline prices
- [Auto Market Update 7-2-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-update-7-2-2026/) - Auto Market Update Week of July 2, 2026 Economic Update Oil prices continue to decline as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz normalizes, easing one of the market’s biggest inflation concerns. GDP was revised higher to +2.1% for Q1, signaling a stronger U.S. economy than previously estimated and reducing the likelihood of near-term Fed rate
- [All Things Used Cars 6-26-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-6-26-2026/) - Auto Things Used Cars Weekly Update Economics Fed held interest rates steady with a unanimous vote 2026 inflation forecast increased to 3.6% Housing starts fell 15.4% month over month Auto retail sales rebounded in May June used retail sales is holding steady despite financing and affordability challenges. National gas prices have fallen roughly
- [Auto Market Update 6-25-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/auto-market-updte-6-25-2026/) - Auto Market Update Economic The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady this week, but the message from Chair Kevin Warsh was unmistakable: restoring price stability remains the Fed’s top priority. The unanimous decision to leave rates unchanged, combined with the Committee’s commitment to achieving price stability, suggests policymakers remain cautious about easing monetary policy. As
- [How COVID-19 Permanently Reshaped Automotive Retail](https://www.agileauto.io/how-covid-19-permanently-reshaped-automotive-retail/) - Last year, I wrote about how the role of the Used Car Manager fundamentally changed since COVID. You can read that article here: The Evolution of the Used Car Manager and the Intelligence Powering Their Future – Agile Auto. However, after working with hundreds of dealers over the last several years, I have come
- [All Things Used Car+ 6-11-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-car-6-11-2026/) - All Things Used Cars + Economic Overview The U.S. economy continues to show resilience as May employment data significantly exceeded expectations. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000, with upward revisions to prior months pushing the three month average to its strongest level since January 2025. Unemployment remained stable at 4.3%, reinforcing a healthy labor market.
- [All Things Used Cars+   6-4-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-cars-6-4-2026/) - All Things Used Cars ++ ECONOMIC Inflationary pressure continues to squeeze consumers, with several components of car ownership running hotter than the 5‑year CPI average of 4.9%. Consumer confidence slipped again in May as higher energy prices weighed on household sentiment. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index fell to 93.1, remaining below its long‑run
- [All Things Used Cars+   5-29-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-car-5-29-2026/) - All Things Used Cars ++ Economy Inflation pressure keeps the Federal Reserve at bay with rate drops possible later in the year Elevated energy costs continue to pressure markets with Iranian deal still in the balance Income growth over the past year has outpaced vehicle price increases Housing weakness continues to pressure household budgets
- [Agile Auto's Auto Market Update  5-21-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agileauto-auto-market-update-5-21-2026/) - Agile Auto’s Auto Market Update Economic & Auto Market Overview | May 2026 The U.S. economy remains stable but is beginning to slow as inflationary pressures continue to build. Consumer and producer price data from April confirmed that energy driven inflation remains a major concern, increasing the likelihood that interest rates stay elevated
- [All Things Used Car+ 5-1-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-car-plus-5-1-2026/) - All Things Used Cars + Bottom Line The economy is holding up, but the consumer is getting squeezed.Growth and jobs are stable. Gas prices and sentiment are not.The spring selling season is still alive, but momentum is tightening. Macro Snapshot Rates: Holding steady at 3.50–3.75% GDP: Positive surprise at ~2.0% growth Unemployment Claims: Low
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 5-1-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-5-1-2026/) - Auto Market Update Macro and Policy Environment The Fed held rates steady again at 3.50 to 3.75 percent as policymakers balance persistent inflation against a cooling but stable labor market. At the same time, incoming leadership is signaling potential adjustments to the Fed’s long-term framework, adding uncertainty to expectations for future easing. Implication: Rate
- [All Things Used Car Market Update 4-23-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/all-things-used-car-market-update-4-23-2026/) - All Things Used Car + In the Economy: Costs are starting to rise again, driven by energy flowing into recon, parts, and transport. Food prices remained the same MoM but up 2.7% YoY Energy prices increased 10.9% MoM but up 12.5% YoY Shelter costs were flat MoM but up 3.0% YoY Good news is demand is
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 4-23-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-4-23-2026-2/) - Auto Market Update Wholesale Softening, Retail Holding, and Credit Risk Rising (Week 16) The automotive market continues to shift as wholesale values soften, retail prices hold firm, and consumer credit risk quietly builds beneath the surface. For dealers, the next 60–90 days will require disciplined inventory management, sharper appraisals, and a close eye on credit
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 4-10-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-4-10-2026/) - Auto Market Update Economic and Consumer Update The March jobs report came in stronger than expected, but the underlying indicators point to a cooling labor market rather than continued strength. Hiring is slowing, not collapsing. Job growth has averaged only 68,000 over the past three months Wage growth eased to 3.5 percent, the lowest
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 4-3-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-4-3-2026-2/) - Auto Market Update Macro Environment: Geopolitics Driving Economics The Middle East conflict has become the dominant macroeconomic force with gas prices near $4 and reigniting inflation concerns Interest Rates and Affordability Reversal Rising inflation expectations have driven a sharp reversal in interest rates: The 10-year Treasury yield has climbed back above 4.4% Mortgage rates
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 3-27-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-3-27-2026/) - Auto Market Update This week brought another round of economic data alongside rising Middle East tensions, with the effects already starting to show up in fuel prices and consumer confidence. Even so, the spring market remains supported by tax refund season, and wholesale price strength is adding another tailwind, particularly in trucks and late model
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 3-20-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-3-20-2026-2/) - Credit Availability and Financing Trends Credit Availability and Financing Trends Auto Market Update Economic and Automotive Market Update The Middle East conflict has quickly become the primary macroeconomic risk for the auto industry this spring. Rising energy prices are reintroducing inflation pressure and increasing the likelihood that interest rates remain elevated through the core selling
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 3-13-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-3-13-2026/) - Auto Market Update Economic Overview The economy is sending mixed signals, but the biggest near-term positive is tax refund season, which is injecting meaningful cash into the consumer market. Average tax refunds are running $3,804, up about 10% year over year. Total dollars returned to consumers are up nearly 7%. Consumers have more immediate down payment
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 3-6-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-3-6-2026-2/) - Auto Market Update Tax refund season is putting real cash into the market Average tax refunds are running $3,804, up about 10% year over year. While slightly fewer refunds have been issued, total dollars returned to consumers are up nearly 7%. For dealers this matters because: • Refund checks are already supporting used
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 2-26-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-2-26-2026/) - Auto Market Update Trade Policy: Supreme Court struck down most emergency tariff increases but in the short term, effective tariff rate only dropped from 12.7% to 8.3%. Markets expect tariffs to be rebuilt through other tools with auto, steel, and aluminum tariffs remain in place. Biggest risk is uncertainty in tariff structure, complicating
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 2-19-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-2-19-2026-2/) - Auto Market Update Labor Market: • January added 130,000 jobs, above expectations• 2025 job growth revised sharply lower from 584,000 to 181,000• Monthly average reduced to just 15,000 jobs• Unemployment fell to 4.3%• Wages up 3.8% year over year, still outpacing inflation• Weaker underlying labor trend increases probability of Fed rate cuts later
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 2-12-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-2-12-2026/) - Macro Conditions Continue to Shape Auto Demand Slowing wage growth, cautious consumer sentiment, and sticky inflation expectations are restraining big-ticket purchases. U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 jobs last month The unemployment rate fell to 4.3 Weather events and policy headlines are creating short-term volatility in sales patterns. Key Insight: Auto demand remains macro-sensitive.
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 1-8-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-1-8-2026/) - Economics: The economy grew faster than expected in 2025. Inflation kept cooling. The November CPI was around 2.7 percent compared to last year. Stocks stayed strong and kept pushing toward new highs even with a lot of nervousness. Independent inflation read Turflation measures hit about 2 percent on December 30 and are still trending
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 1-30-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-1-30-2026/) - 1-30-2026 Auto Market Report Economy Personal income grew a meager 0.3% in November, and consumer spending rose by a healthy 0.3%, bringing year-over-year spending growth to 2.6%. Consumer spending supported by wages and housing pressures softening Yet the consumer confidence index fell Affordability pressure continues as the average used loan is still approximately 10.6%
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 1-23-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-1-23-2026/) - 1-23-2026 Auto Market Report Economic Outlook for 2026 US real GDP growth is projected at 2.5–3% above the average of the last 2 years. Inflation is expected to gradually approach the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, Labor market conditions will normalize, with unemployment drifting toward 4.4%. Federal Reserve policy is expected to ease, with interest
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 1-16-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-1-16-2026/) - 1-16-2026 Auto Market Report Economic Snapshot Job growth is weak: December added 50K jobs, and prior months were revised down Three-month job creation average is now negative, confirming a cooling labor market Unemployment improved to 4.4 percent, but it is still higher than last year Participation is flat and running slightly below 2024 levels Wages
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 1-2-2026](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-1-2-2026/) - 1-2-2026 Auto Market Report New Year’s Auto Market Update 2025 Outlook and 2026 Early Signals for Automotive Retail As we enter a new year, the auto market is being shaped less by headlines and more by household economics. For low and middle-income families, tax season is not just paperwork. It is about breathing room.
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 12-26-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-12-16-2025/) - 12-26-2025 Auto Market Report Economy: Job creation slowed: +64K in November, but revisions and a ‑105K October print pulled the 3‑month average to 22K. Unemployment rose to 4.6%, the fourth straight increase and highest since 2021. Wage growth is steady at 3.5% YoY: labor force participation up to 62.5%. Inflation cooling: headline 2.7%, core
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 12-18-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-12-11-2025-2/) - 12-18-2025 Auto Market Report Economics Inflation is cooling in the latest print: headline CPI about 2.7 percent year over year and core about 2.6 percent, which strengthens the case for additional rate relief and improves consumer sentiment. Growth has looked better than feared in some near-term trackers: Atlanta Fed GDP Now was recently around 3.5
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 12-11-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-12-11-2025/) - 12-11-2025 Auto Market Report Economy: Fed cut rates again this week 25 basis points for a 75-basis point drop since September. Gasoline fell below 3 dollars per gallon for the first time in 4 years, as of December 5, down 2 % YoY Consumer Sentiment fell early Nov but rose 4.5 percent late November
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 12-4-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-11-20-2025/) - 12-4-2025 Auto Market Report Economics (Shutdown Effects) 119,000 jobs were added in September, beating expectations. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November Avg hourly earnings: +0.2% MoM, +3.8% YoY w/ Real earnings: +0.8% YoY after inflation. Jobless claims: down 8,000 to 220,000 Sept and week ending November 29, down of 27,000 from
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 11-20-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-11-13-2025-2/) - 11-20-2025 Auto Market Report Used Prices Holding Strong Retail prices for 0–5-year-old units continue to rise approximately 4% YTD Wholesale has softened by ~2% creating front-end margin opportunities. Retail remains sticky even as wholesale corrects—benefiting disciplined buyers. Dealer Impact: Prepare for customers pushed into older vehicles, higher mileage, or creative financing due to
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 11-13-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-11-13-2025/) - 11-13-2025 Auto Market Report Overall Market Conditions Retail auto sales remain stable despite softer consumer sentiment and slowing overall spending. Financing conditions improved, helping support affordability and sustain demand. Labor market shows continued resilience, with unemployment claims trending down. Consumer & Economic Indicators Consumer spending growth turned negative in October, signaling increased market
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 11-6-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-11-6-2025/) - 11-6-2025 Auto Market Report Economic Condition Consumer Confidence slipped 1.0% in October (expected gain), though September was revised higher. Morning Consult sentiment fell 3.4% in October, 3.7% lower YoY. Vehicle purchase plans rose month-over-month but remain below last year. Financial Outlook: The Fed cut rates by 0.25% and will end
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 10-31-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-10-31-2025/) - Agile Auto Market Update Market Conditions: Mixed Signals CPI for September 2025 rose 3.0 % year-over-year beating expectations. Fed cut rates reducing banks’ cost of borrowing overnight, but the impact will be slower for auto loans, credit cards, and personal loans. Auto Financing: Loan rates continue to climb, averaging 9.6% for new
- [The Evolution of the Used Car Manager and the Intelligence Powering Their Future](https://www.agileauto.io/the-evolution-of-the-used-car-manager-and-the-intelligence-powering-their-future/) - The Intelligent Evolution of Used Car Operations Back in July 2025, I wrote an article titled “The Used Car Manager: The Strategist Driving Dealership Success.” I talked about how this once-overlooked role, once defined by gut instinct and wholesale pricing decisions, had evolved into one of the most strategic positions inside the dealership. Back then, I
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 10-24-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-10-24-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Fixed-Ops Auto Market Report 10-22-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-fixed-ops-auto-market-report-10-22-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Used Car Intelligence Platform helps dealers focus on their most profitably used car playbook every day! Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Caution Ahead: The Increasing Vehicle Supply Fallacy](https://www.agileauto.io/caution-ahead-the-increasing-vehicle-supply-fallacy/) - The Increasing Vehicle Supply Fallacy For many dealers, the latest headlines sound like good news: “Used vehicle supply is increasing.” At first glance, that feels like relief after years of tight inventory. But let’s take a closer look, because the reality behind those numbers tells a very different story. The Illusion of Abundance. JR
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 10-16-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-10-16-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 10-9-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-10-9-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 10-2-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-10-2-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Govt. Shutdown: The Bifurcated Impact of Federal Disruptions on Automotive Retail](https://www.agileauto.io/govt-shutdown-the-bifurcated-impact-of-federal-disruptions-on-automotive-retail/) - The Bifurcated Impact of Federal Disruptions on Automotive Retail As automotive veterans, we know that federal disruptions—whether a government shutdown or a prolonged budget impasse—rarely create a one-size-fits-all impact. Instead, the effects ripple unevenly across the retail landscape. In smaller, federally dependent markets, the shock can be immediate and acute, requiring dealers to act
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 9-25-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-9-25-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory “Click HERE” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 9-18-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-9-18-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Independent Dealers: Finding Opportunity in a “Weak” Market](https://www.agileauto.io/independent-dealers-finding-opportunity-in-a-weak-market/) - Finding Opportunity in a “Weak” Market Despite persistent economic uncertainty and waning consumer confidence, the latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows a surprising bright spot for independent dealers in Q3 2025. While the overall index remains below the critical 50 threshold – signaling more dealers still see conditions as weak rather than strong,
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 9-4-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-9-4-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Acquisition Perfection is the Enemy of Sales Productivity](https://www.agileauto.io/acquisition-perfection-is-the-enemy-of-sales-productivity/) - In Automotive Retail, Perfection can stall Productivity In today’s fast-paced automotive retail landscape, speed and adaptability win. Yet many dealerships get stuck chasing perfection by overanalyzing, waiting for ideal conditions, or hunting for the flawless unit. In theory, perfection sounds admirable. In practice, it slows momentum, paralyzes decision-making, and hands the competition a head start.
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 8-29-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-8-29-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s All Things Fixed Ops + Variable 8-27-25](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-all-things-fixed-ops-variable-8-27-25/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Retail Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring servicing and selling their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 8-21-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-8-21-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 8-16-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-8-16-2025/) - Inflation at 2.7%; new cars steady at $48,841 with record 7.3% incentives. Used avg $25,512, strong demand keeps supply tight, prices firm into fall.
- [Mastering the 3 Ps of Automotive Retail to Become ELITE](https://www.agileauto.io/mastering-the-3-ps-of-automotive-retail-success-to-become-elite/) - Discover how dealerships can achieve long-term success by mastering the 3 Ps & learn why inventory acquisition is the cornerstone of used car profitability.
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 8-7-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-8-7-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 7-31-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/agile-autos-weekly-auto-market-report-7-31-2025/) - To find out how Agile Auto’s Inventory Optimization Platform helps dealers focus on acquiring their most valuable inventory Click HERE Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [Agile Auto’s Weekly Auto Market Report 7-24-2025](https://www.agileauto.io/the-used-car-manager-the-strategist-driving-dealership-success-2/) - Author: John Ellis Founder & CEO Agile Auto, The Automotive Advisor Team, BEVEveryting, Double E Automotive Consulting
- [From Rural Mississippi to National Salesperson of the Year - My Journey](https://www.agileauto.io/from-rural-mississippi-to-national-salesperson-of-the-year-my-journey/) - From Rural Mississippi to National Salesperson of the Year
- [The Used Car Manager: The Strategist Driving Dealership Success](https://www.agileauto.io/the-used-car-manager-the-strategist-driving-dealership-success/) - From Afterthought to MVP: The Rise of the Used Car Manager In today’s dealership environment, few roles are evolving as rapidly, or becoming as critical, as the Used Car Manager. Once viewed primarily as inventory appraisers and price setters, today’s top used car leaders are data-savvy strategists, profit protectors, and the first line of

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- [How Simons Chevrolet Turned Inventory Strategy Into $45K in Monthly Growth](https://www.agileauto.io/case-studies/chow-simons-chevrolet-turned-inventory-strategy-into-45k-in-monthly-growth/) - Agile Auto Case Study: How Simons Chevrolet Turned Inventory Strategy Into $45K in Monthly Growth Background Simons Chevrolet operated a high-volume used car department with a strong focus on growth and performance. However, like many dealerships, their inventory strategy relied heavily on traditional sourcing methods and limited forward-looking insight into vehicle-level profitability. As market conditions
- [Agile Auto Used Car Leader Certification Program](https://www.agileauto.io/used-car-leader-certification-program/) - Agile Auto Used Car Leader Certification Program A credential that demonstrates your ability to lead a used car department using a daily scorecard and action system that converts KPIs into consistent daily execution and targeted weekly adjustments. Enroll Now Who is this Certification Program For? Used Car Managers, Inventory Managers, GSMs, and GMs who want
- [Agile Auto Used Car Leader Certification Program Enrollment](https://www.agileauto.io/used-car-leader-certification-program-enrollment/) - Agile Auto Used Car Leader Certification Program A credential that demonstrates your ability to lead a used car department using a daily scorecard and action system that converts KPIs into consistent daily execution and targeted weekly adjustments. Personal Information Company Information Certification Program —Please choose an option—Level 1 – OperatorLevel 2 – ManagerLevel 3 –
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- [Seeing What Others Can’t: Turning “Stuck” Inventory Into a Win](https://www.agileauto.io/case-studies/seeing-what-others-cant-turning-stuck-inventory-into-a-win/) - Agile Auto Case Study: Seeing What Others Can’t — Turning “Stuck Inventory” Into a 30-Day Win Background A large multi-store automotive group recently transitioned from one major Dealer Management System (DMS) to another in pursuit of improved technology, operational efficiency, and scalability. The group planned to implement Agile Auto’s performance intelligence platform as part of
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- [Scaling Success: Toothman Auto Group’s Growth Story](https://www.agileauto.io/case-studies/scaling-success-toothman-auto-groups-growth-story/) - Agile Auto Case Study: How Toothman Automotive Group Grew from 200 to 300+ Vehicles with AgileAuto Background Toothman Automotive Group, a growing two-store operation in West Virginia, sought to bring more predictability and consistency to its used car performance. Despite strong overall sales, the dealership’s inventory levels fluctuated significantly, cycling between overstocked and understocked periods
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