Author: Josh Logan
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TheLoganZone Insider Report: August 2025
August was a whirlwind of shocking data, revealing a severe auto supply crunch amidst rising costs that threaten to suffocate the industry. With dwindling inventories and climbing prices, the market’s foundation is cracking. It’s time to act fast—this Labor Day might be your last shot at decent deals before chaos ensues.
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The Black Box Revealed: A Car Salesman’s Guide to Your Trade-In Value
Ever feel the anxiety of trading in your car? That agonizing wait isn’t a game—it’s a data battle. Dealers are crunching numbers from sophisticated software, assessing value based on not just book prices but real-market data. Your car’s worth can skyrocket if you present it well. Become a savvy seller and seize the upper hand!
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The Great Squeeze: Why Strong Demand and Exploding Costs Have the Auto Industry Trapped
The U.S. auto industry is ensnared in The Great Squeeze—strong consumer demand clashing with skyrocketing production costs. Automakers face profit margins under siege, compelling them to abandon affordable vehicles for high-margin models. As consumer budgets tighten, stability crumbles, heralding a ruthless transformation where cars become mere subscriptions and deals vanish.
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New Car Supply Plummets, Risking a “Manufactured” Supply Crunch
The U.S. auto market is on the brink of disaster as new vehicle supplies plunge, echoing past crises. With demand soaring and used car prices skyrocketing, affordable options are vanishing fast. Buckle up—the race for cars has become a desperate FOMO nightmare where scarcity drives prices through the roof. Will you get left behind?
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The “Car as a Subscription” Future and the New Battle for Your Wallet
Welcome to the unsettling future of car ownership, where fundamental features come with subscription fees, even for functions already built into your vehicle. Automakers are transforming your ride into a constant revenue stream, leaving buyers questioning what true ownership means in an era of relentless monthly payments. Buckle up; it’s going to be a bumpy…
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BREAKING ANALYSIS: Core Producer Prices EXPLODE – The Margin Crisis Intensifies
Just hours after we published our deep dive into the future of car buying and the complexities of the direct-to-consumer model, a major economic data release has dropped that throws the industry’s underlying challenges into stark relief: the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July has just been released, and the numbers are nothing short of…
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The Future of Car Buying: Why “Direct-to-Consumer” is More Complicated Than You Think
For over a century, the process of buying a new car in America has remained fundamentally unchanged: you go to a branded, independently-owned franchise dealership. It’s a model protected by a complex web of state laws and woven into the fabric of every local economy. But for the first time, a real challenger has emerged:…
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BREAKING ANALYSIS: Auto Inflation Roars Back as Used Car and Insurance Prices Spike in July
This morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the highly anticipated Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for July, showing headline inflation rose by 0.3% for the month and 2.7% over the last year. That’s the big-picture number you’ll see in the headlines, and it’s where the national political debate will live. But for our…
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Beyond the Showroom: The High-Stakes Global Supply Chain for an EV’s Battery
For a century, an automaker’s power was measured by the roar of its engines. Today, it’s measured in gigawatts. The electric vehicle battery is the new engine, the new oil field, and the new geopolitical battleground all rolled into one. While consumers see the finished product in the showroom, the journey of the materials inside…
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The 2025 Back-to-School Auto Report: A Data-Driven Guide to Safety, Reliability, and Value
As summer winds down, millions of students are preparing to head to high school and college campuses across the country. For many, this milestone comes with a new set of keys. Choosing a first car is an emotional decision, but it should be a rational one. Forget flashy features and clever marketing; the right vehicle…
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