We are pleased to share the latest updates regarding the 2026 Model Year Order Bank. Below is the current schedule outlining key order opening and closing dates for commercial and retail models. Please review carefully to ensure timely submission of your fleet and retail orders.
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Please plan accordingly to meet all submission deadlines. For additional details, refer to the attached order timing chart or contact your fleet or regional sales representative.
Canadian Used Vehicle Exports to U.S. Surge, Disrupting Domestic Market Dynamics
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) has released new data detailing the volume, brand mix, and age of used vehicles imported into the U.S. in 2024—most of which originated in Canada. This movement of younger vehicles, with 40.1% aged 0–2 years and 34.7% aged 3–5 years, has major implications for both countries’ automotive markets. The exports, dominated by off-lease, luxury, and pickup models, have reduced the supply of used vehicles in Canada, affecting domestic pricing and sales volumes. DAC Managing Partner Andrew King noted that hundreds of thousands of Canadian vehicles have crossed into the U.S. annually, though recent U.S. tariffs have created uncertainty about future trade patterns. The newly available brand-level data will help automakers better assess the impact on their Canadian new and used vehicle operations. This analysis is part of DAC’s annual Used Vehicle Report, which tracks sales trends, brand performance, and forecasts at both monthly and annual levels across Canada.
Automakers Pivot Back to Gasoline Production Amid Uncertainty Over Federal EV Grants
General Motors, Stellantis, and other automakers were initially set to receive federal grants to convert at-risk plants for electric vehicle (EV) production, but with funding uncertain under the Domestic Manufacturing Auto Conversion Grants program, they have shifted back to producing gas-powered vehicles and components. The Department of Energy (DOE) has not finalized decisions on these grants and recently canceled over 300 other financial awards, saving $7.6 billion. GM awaits word on its $500 million grant, while Stellantis’s $585 million applications remain under review. Both companies expressed readiness to cooperate with the DOE once the review process resumes. Meanwhile, supplier ZF North America withdrew its $158 million grant application, citing slower EV adoption and reduced demand for e-Mobility products. GM will continue producing next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, such as the Cadillac CT5 at its Grand River plant, while Stellantis plans to reopen its Belvidere factory for Jeep SUV production and launch a new 4-cylinder engine in Kokomo by 2026. Both automakers emphasize maintaining flexible, multi-energy strategies to meet diverse market demands.