Wreckonomics™ Mid-Year 2026
As we move into the second half of 2026, the automotive marketplace continues its transition from the extraordinary conditions that followed the pandemic toward what appears to be the industry's "new normal." While wholesale vehicle prices stabilized compared to the volatility of recent years, persistent affordability challenges, elevated repair costs, evolving trade policy, and record vehicle age continue to reinforce one undeniable trend: Americans are keeping their vehicles longer than ever.
