New-vehicle inventories swelled to three million units in October, with full-size pickups and luxury SUVs experiencing the steepest increases in days' supply compared to smaller, more fuel-efficient models. The shift reflects growing concerns over rising diesel costs and a broader slowdown in demand, particularly for vehicles prioritizing efficiency over size or performance. Industry analysts suggest the imbalance could signal changing consumer preferences amid economic pressures, though supply chain adjustments may take time to address. Buyers considering fuel savings may face tighter availability of compact or hybrid options as inventory skews toward larger vehicles.
New-vehicle inventories reached 3 million in October as full-size pickups and luxury SUVs saw days' supply climb faster than smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles. Rising diesel costs and slowing ...
