Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Pandemic era auto production pullbacks have left a hole in the used car market that totals about 7.5 to 8 million vehicles, according to estimates from Cox Automotive. Incentives still are below pre-pandemic levels, and leasing rates are still low–especially for some popular vehicle types. That era also changed automaker behavior in ways that will continue to keep prices high and supply low for all customers--even those shopping for the cheapest used cars.
Produced by: Robert Ferris
Editing: Natalie Rice and Darren Geeter
Camera: Ryan Baker
Animators: Jason Reginato, Emily Park
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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How A ‘Disciplined’ Auto Industry Squeezed Consumers
Pandemic era auto production pullbacks have left a hole in the used car market that totals about 7.5 to 8 million vehicles, according to estimates from Cox Automotive. Incentives still are below pre-pandemic levels, and leasing rates are still low–especially for some popular vehicle types. That era also changed automaker behavior in ways that will continue to keep prices high and supply low for all customers--even those shopping for the cheapest used cars.
Produced by: Robert Ferris
Editing: Natalie Rice and Darren Geeter
Camera: Ryan Baker
Animators: Jason Reginato, Emily Park
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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How A ‘Disciplined’ Auto Industry Squeezed Consumers
