StoneEagle finds that July’s lease market delivered a sharp rebound in volume led by a surge in electric-vehicle leasing, but the gains came at a cost.
EFG Cos. says challenging times demand sound counsel during second half of 2025.
Despite incentive spending not keeping pace with deliveries volume, consumers make their purchases ahead of tariffs impact.
With the new-car dream narrowing, dealers can still help budget-bound consumers.
Growing inventory, incentives shrink dealer profit, though sales are strong.
But Cox survey finds year-over-year decline as profits are squeezed.
Early figures put volume up 1.4%, SAAR also up on higher inventory, incentives.
They remain more than triple prepandemic levels, while blue-sky values are also falling but are an estimated 2 1/2 times higher than in 2019.
Compensates new clients if revenue goals aren't met within stipulated time frame.
Dealer profits still high, though fewer units marked above MSRP.
