Introducing Used Car Brief, a new bi-monthly series from Cherokee Media Group designed to deliver fast, focused insight into the trends shaping the used-car industry. Each edition highlights key developments, emerging challenges, and fresh opportunities across retail, wholesale, and finance — giving you the intel you need to stay ahead.

In this issue, we turn the spotlight on the red-hot used EV market. Sales are surging, inventory is expanding, and leasing is fueling a flood of high-quality vehicles into the pipeline. With affordability improving and supply ramping up, used EVs are quickly becoming a go-to segment for value-driven buyers. But time is of the essence. Federal tax credits on EVs expire Sept. 30, and with them, a key driver of consumer demand. What happens next could reshape the market heading into 2026.

Packed with expert analysis and real-time data from Cox Automotive, Recurrent, iSeeCars, and more, this edition of Used Car Brief breaks down what’s happening now and what’s coming next. It is a must-read for anyone invested in the future of the used-car market.

The wholesale and retail segments of the automotive industry are shifting toward an increasingly digital future that seems poised to blend online and brick-and-mortar operations.

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