In-Depth Look at Industry Research

After several years of volatility, 2026 marks a turning point for the automotive market. Many core indicators—including used vehicle values, depreciation, incentives, and lease penetration—are stabilizing, signaling a return to greater predictability. However, this stability is accompanied by increased fragmentation driven by affordability pressures, evolving fleet dynamics, policy impacts, and a shifting EV landscape.

Black Book’s 2026 Preview outlines where the market is heading, with data-driven projections across new vehicle sales, used vehicle values, residual performance, and electric vehicle adoption. Together, these insights provide a clearer view of how value will be created, sustained, and challenged in the year ahead.