In the automotive market, buying and selling news means vehicle pricing, dealership dynamics, trade-in values and consumer financing. This page covers shifts in the new and used car inventory that drive the industry.
Simon-Kucher's Global Automotive Study 2026 finds buyers growing more cautious as affordability and ownership costs weigh on purchase plans.
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November 6, 2026
Toyota China Names Sukenaga Ota Chief OfficerSukenaga Ota will take over leadership of Toyota China from Tatsuro Ueda, effective January 2027, as the FAW and GAC joint ventures integrate.
November 6, 2026
MasterCraft Adds 13 Crest, Balise Pontoon DealersMasterCraft Boat Holdings expanded its pontoon dealer network across the United States and Canada while reporting higher fiscal 2026 net sales.
November 6, 2026
Samsung Signage Fills 1,250 Toyota ShowroomsSamsung supplied about 23,000 smart display units for Toyota showrooms across 40 countries during the first half of 2025.
November 4, 2026
CITIC Dicastal to Launch 2027 Aluminum Ingot BiddingThe aluminum wheel maker plans an online Dutch auction for 99.8 aluminum ingots through the SMM Trading Center's platform in November 2026.
November 3, 2026
Triple-A Partners With SAT Japan on Crypto PaymentsEligible international buyers can pay for Japanese-exported vehicles in USDT or USDC through the Triple-A payment platform.
November 2, 2026
Aston Martin Reports Ongoing Financial PressuresThe automaker's Q3 2026 sales report highlights continued losses and debt despite revenue and margin gains.
November 2, 2026
Autoneum Agrees to Buy Trèves Group for €64MThe Swiss auto supplier will expand its global manufacturing footprint through the deal, with most payment made in newly issued shares.
October 30, 2026
2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Sells for $195,000The limited-edition luxury convertible sold at auction in October 2026 following only 240 miles of use.
October 30, 2026
Mitsubishi UFJ and Morgan Stanley Lead Auto AdvisoryThe firms secured top rankings for automotive financial advisory services during the first three quarters of 2026.
October 30, 2026
Rightboat Launches New iOS App for Boat BuyersThe platform now allows users to search global boat inventory directly from their mobile devices.
Coverage takes in price fluctuations for new and used vehicles, changes in consumer lending, private sale trends and manufacturer incentive programs. Global reporting spans every region and institution where vehicles are manufactured, sold or financed. Inventory levels and financing rates often act as the primary structural constraints on market movement. Trade-in values and the gap between new and used price points remain the most frequent areas of interest for consumers.
