How high is auto credit availability according to Cox Automotive?

Cox Automotive puts auto credit availability at its highest level in almost nine years.

Why are dealers less optimistic about the fourth quarter?

Automotive Dive finds that affordability worries are damping dealer optimism heading into the fourth quarter.

What is happening with Stellantis's Brampton, Ontario assembly plant?

Stellantis has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Canadian armoured vehicle maker over a possible sale of its Brampton assembly plant, and Unifor has paused talks with Stellantis over the plant's future.

Why is Ford recalling vehicles in the US?

Ford is recalling over two hundred thousand US vehicles over a fuel tank detachment risk.

Why is Toyota recalling its C-HR SUVs?

Toyota is recalling about ten thousand C-HR SUVs over a battery overcharging issue, on top of a separate recall of over eight thousand vehicles.

Episode · Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 3:06

Credit Loosens, Brampton Plant in Play

Cox Automotive puts auto credit availability at its highest point in almost nine years, even as Automotive Dive finds affordability worries damping dealer optimism for the fourth quarter. The episode covers a Nebraska buy-sell from CBT News, a slowdown in used vehicle prices from Automotive Dive, and a fight over Stellantis's Brampton plant running through CBC and CityNews Toronto. Recalls touch Ford's fuel tanks and Toyota's C-HR and older models, and product news covers Volvo dropping its cheapest EV while Cadillac brings combustion back. A Saturday morning note on what the credit and pricing numbers mean for the buyer standing on the lot right now.

In this episode

Cox Automotive: Auto credit availability at highest level in almost 9 yearsAuto Remarketing
Affordability issues, sales outlook damp dealer optimism in Q3Automotive Dive
Janssen Auto Group acquires Gregg Young Chevrolet of PlattsmouthCBT News
Used vehicle price increases begin to slow as shoppers eye older carsAutomotive Dive
Copart’s Adair eyes growing dealership business sprouting from ACV acquisitionAuto Remarketing
After using it thousands of times during introductions, AutoAp changes name to The Recall CompanyAuto Remarketing
Stellantis signs MOU with Canadian armoured vehicle maker on potential sale of Brampton, Ont., plant - CBCAuto production (GN)
‘Egregious behavior:’ Brampton mayor, auto workers outraged as Stellantis decides to sell Brampton assembly plant - globalnews.caAuto production (GN)
Unifor pauses talks with Stellantis amid impasse over Brampton plant’s future - CityNews TorontoAuto production (GN)
Volvo's Cheapest EV Is Being Discontinued - CarsDirectAutomotive News (GN)