Here’s what local auto dealers expect the market to look like in 2026

After years of volatility driven by supply shortages, rising prices and shifting consumer behavior, Baton Rouge-area auto dealers say the region’s car market has regained its footing—and is poised for growth in 2026. After the pandemic-era supply shortages and soaring prices reshaped the industry, 2024 proved to be a year of transition as rates climbed