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Car Dealers Can't Sell Overpriced Cars & The Car Market Is Starting to Crumble! | Episode 923

Car Dealers Can't Sell Overpriced Cars & The Car Market Is Starting to Crumble! | Episode 923

CarEdge Live Sep 12, 2025 31 min
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About this episode

Car dealers are facing significant challenges as the market for overpriced cars begins to crumble. The episode discusses insights from Senator Bernie Moreno, who advises dealers to liquidate electric vehicle inventory before the upcoming loss of federal tax credits. With inventory levels rising and mixed signals in the new car market, the hosts analyze the implications for various brands, particularly those struggling with excess stock. They highlight the strategic shifts among manufacturers and the potential for increased incentives as demand wanes, painting a picture of a turbulent automotive landscape.

Topics: electric vehicles inventory management market trends dealer strategies federal tax credits automaker profitability consumer demand brand performance
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Mazda Cx30
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Mazda Cx30

"... there's very little profit in the Mazda3 and the CX30. So they have cut production or cut the amount of..."
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3 Mazda3
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3 Mazda3

"...zda said, okay, there's very little profit in the Mazda3 and the CX30. So they have cut production or cut ..."
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Mazda Cx70S
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Mazda Cx70S

"...e country in favor of increasing inventory of the CX70s and the CX90s because they are higher profit marg..."
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Mazda Cx90S
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Mazda Cx90S

"...avor of increasing inventory of the CX70s and the CX90s because they are higher profit margin vehicles."
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Ford F
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Ford F

"...r $65,000. By the way, which is less than for the Ford F series, which was a little over 66 or 67,000."
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Dodge Ram
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Dodge Ram

"So let's look at it. That's a 2026 Ram 1500 pickup Laramie with an MSRP of $78,000. And ..."
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Chevrolet Spin
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Chevrolet Spin

"...n buying this 2026, they're going to make my head spin because they're going to pay us money."
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Porsche 911
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Porsche 911

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