GM Shrinks Inventory to Stay Agile in an Uncertain Auto Market
General Motors is heading into a potentially softer auto market with a leaner inventory strategy, carrying about 30–40% fewer vehicles than before the pandemic. Executives say tighter supply allows the company to react faster to market changes and manage incentives more carefully, helping protect profitability during a downturn.
The shift reflects lessons learned during pandemic-era shortages, when GM operated with limited inventory and discovered it could run more efficiently. The company now targets 50 to 60 days of supply, far below pre-2020 levels.
While dealers say lean inventory can create shortages of popular affordable models, GM believes the approach improves flexibility. Leaders point to the company’s ability to quickly adjust to tariffs and changing EV demand as proof that a smaller inventory footprint may be a lasting industry change rather than a temporary response.
Used Vehicle Market Stays Dynamic as Dealers Look Ahead to 2026
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC), in partnership with the Used Car Dealers Association (UCDA), surveyed Canadian used vehicle dealers to assess market conditions in 2025 and expectations for 2026. Responses from both franchised dealers and independent retailers point to a market that remained highly dynamic, shaped by Canada–U.S. trade pressures, limited off-lease supply, and the lingering effects of reduced new vehicle sales earlier in the decade.
Nissan Brings Plug-In Power to Fleets With 2026 Rogue Hybrid
Nissan is adding a new electrified option for fleet buyers with the launch of the 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid, arriving at dealerships in February starting at $45,990. The compact SUV delivers up to 38 miles of all-electric driving and an estimated 64 MPG, giving fleets a practical bridge between gas and fully electric vehicles while maintaining a total range of about 420 miles.