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As dealers grappled with slowed consumer demand, weak economic sentiment and record low customer traffic in 2025, the automotive market is eyeing continued challenges and shifts in 2026.  Five forces are expected to shape the industry next year and set the backdrop for how dealers and lenders will respond, Jeremy Robb, interim chief economist at Cox Automotive, told Auto Finance […]
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