The used-car lot is now the front line of the auto industry’s affordability war, and the cars missing from pandemic-era production are still shaping what buyers can afford today.

Today’s episode breaks down Cox Automotive’s used-car supply squeeze, Manheim’s 213.9 wholesale index, a 12% jump in used EV values, sub-$15,000 micro EVs, Ford’s 741,000-vehicle recall, and Toyota’s $3.6 billion Tacoma production shift to Texas.

Today's Key Headlines

~Used-car shoppers face a rigid affordability floor around $27,000

~Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index reaches 213.9

~Used EV wholesale values jump 12% while EV auction conversion hits 57.5%

~Fiat Topolino targets select dealers at under $15,000

~Toyota plans a $3.6 billion San Antonio expansion tied to Tacoma production

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