Lotlinx Q3 Vincensus Finds Inventory Risk Rising Despite Steady Vehicle Sales

Lotlinx's Q3 2026 Vincensus Report reveals that while vehicle sales remained flat, new inventory grew 9% with rising sticker prices creating a $4,000 gap between listed and sold prices. Used vehicle markdowns reached 47% with nearly half of all used inventory aging, putting dealer margins at risk heading into Q4. Stellantis brands showed the highest inventory concentration with poor sales ratios.