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CRAIG A WHITE

CRAIG A WHITE

Craig White is a used-vehicle inventory strategist with decades of dealership operational experience. He publishes The Profitable Pre-Owned Brief, a weekly market intelligence newsletter focused on used-car demand signals, pricing strategy, and inventory velocity. His work helps dealership operators identify market shifts earlier and execute profitable inventory decisions. Publisher, The Profitable Pre-Owned Brief Atlanta, GA

Recent Articles

Executive infographic illustrating structured rules versus inconsistent preferences
Inventory management, used car sourcing, auction sourcing, buying strategies, PPO Rules

Buy Rules vs Buy Preferences

Most dealers don’t have buy rules.
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Executive infographic illustrating signal-first decision making in used-car acquisition.
Inventory management, used car sourcing, auction sourcing, buying strategies, PPO Rules

Signals Before Confirmation

Most dealers wait for confirmation.
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Executive infographic illustrating structured rules versus inconsistent preferences.
Inventory management, used car sourcing, auction sourcing, buying strategies, PPO Rules

Capital Posture Before Velocity

Most buying strategies start with speed.
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Abstract automotive market view showing scarce inventory signals and disciplined acquisition strategy.
Inventory management, used car strategy, used car sourcing, auction sourcing, buying strategies

Scarcity Before Price: The PPO Buy-Side Rule Dealers Need in 2026

Buying strategy is having a moment.
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Abstract electric vehicle silhouette with market data grid background
Inventory management, used car strategy, Used EV market

The Consumer EVs Coming in 2026 That Actually Matter (Dealer Takeaways)

2026 isn’t “the EV future.” It’s the year the EV market gets more practical, more segmented, and more honest about who...
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Canada’s tariff shift on Chinese EVs creates a new pricing anchor for the EV market
Used EV market, EV pricing collapse, tariffs

Canada Just Changed the EV Game — And Dealers Should Pay Attention

EV Market Reset • Trade • Pricing Signals
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Dealer strategy for Amazon Autos and changing car buying expectations
used car strategy, used car pricing, used car profits, amazon auto

Amazon Isn’t “Selling Cars.” It’s Rewiring Car Buying Expectations — Here’s the Dealer Play

Amazon Isn’t “Selling Cars.” It’s Rewiring Car Buying Expectations — Here’s the Dealer Play If you’re a dealer...
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2026 auto sales slowdown signals and dealer strategy
Inventory management, used car strategy, used car pricing, used car profits

Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Slower Sales Year — and Why Dealers Need to Adjust Now

If you’re on a used-car desk every day, this probably won’t surprise you.
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Illustration of Profitable Pre Owned Moring Market Update
Inventory management, used car strategy, used car pricing, PPO Morning Market

Why Smarter Pricing Cadence Is Beating Constant Price Chasing Right Now

Morning Market Update Why Smarter Pricing Cadence Is Beating Constant Price Chasing Right Now Buyers are watching price...
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image of used values dropping due to Stellantis New car incentive announcement
Inventory management, used car strategy, used car pricing, global auto trends, Stellantis

Stellantis Dealer Stock Payouts Just Lit a Match Under Used Values (Here’s What To Do This Week)

Stellantis just dropped a dealer cash program on leftover 2024 model-year units that is big enough to change the used...
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image of used EV at auction getting a battery inspection
automotive data, Used EV market

Used EVs Are Reshaping the Wholesale Market — And 2026 Will Be the Tipping Point

Used EVs Are Reshaping the Wholesale Market — And 2026 Will Be the Tipping Point Insights pulled from Cox Automotive /...
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2026 market signal dashboard showing buyer filtering behavior, EV/hybrid mix shift, and transparency warning icon.
automotive data, Used EV market, used car pricing, SUV Strategy, used car merchandising, digital retailing

The Quiet 2026 Signal Dealers Are Missing: Buyers Aren’t Hesitating — They’re Filtering

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