Dealers Can't Sell 300,000 LEFT OVER NEW CARS | Episode 1040

CarEdge Live tackles the growing crisis in the new car market, spotlighting a staggering 330,000 leftover 2025 and earlier model vehicles nationwide, with Ford leading the pack in unsold inventory—123,000 of which are Ford vehicles. Host Ray Light and guest Zach break down the dire implications of inventory stagnation, explaining how dealers face mounting floor plan costs, vehicle deterioration from 'lot rot,' and even rodent infestations. The episode reveals that despite record-high average vehicle prices—over $50,400—manufacturers like Ford, GM, and Nissan are offering no meaningful incentives, leaving dealers desperate. Real-world examples from Aurora, Colorado, and Frisco, Texas, show vehicles sitting for hundreds of days, with dealers slashing prices below invoice and adding deceptive add-ons. The hosts emphasize that hope is not a strategy, urging listeners to use CarEdge’s tools to find these distressed deals. They also highlight CarEdge’s data-driven dealer transparency index, which uses real out-the-door quotes to rate dealers objectively—providing unprecedented accountability in the auto industry. Finally, they preview AI-driven savings, with CarEdge claiming $20.2 million in customer savings through its technology.