Consumer Sentiment – How Dealers Can Cope with All-Time Lows

April 10, 2026

The latest University of Michigan survey shows another rapid decline in consumer sentiment reinforcing trends that Dave Cantin Group predicted in the Market Outlook Report (MOR), and reported in Automotive News.

In a low-confidence market, trust matters more. Transparent advertising, flexible financing, a strong value proposition and outstanding customer service are all ways to strengthen consumer relationships, even in tough times.

Read more in the MOR report here.