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On this episode of Inside Automotive, Kevin Tynan, director of research at The Presidio Group, provides a forward-looking analysis of the automotive industry as it transitions from 2025 into 2026. Tynan discusses how policy shifts, geopolitical factors, and temporary market catalysts have shaped the current landscape, and what dealers and manufacturers should anticipate in the coming year. He highlights the importance of inventory discipline, pricing strategies, and profitability management, emphasizing that volume alone does not guarantee sustainable margins. The conversation also explores the evolving electric vehicle market, affordability pressures, and the critical role of revenue diversification for dealerships.

Key discussion points include:

• 2025 industry performance and pull-ahead effects on SAAR
• Inventory levels and their impact on pricing integrity and margins
• Affordability challenges and anticipated price increases per vehicle
• EV market adjustments and implications for profitability
• Importance of diversifying dealer revenue through used vehicles, fixed ops, and services
• The role of technology and AI in improving efficiency and sustaining profits

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