Used Car Week 2026 Will Head to San Diego in November
The automotive industry gathering will arrive at the Manchester Grand Hyatt from November 16-19, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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Used Car Week 2026 is scheduled to take place in San Diego from November 16-19, 2026. This industry event will bring together automotive professionals to engage in hundreds of conversations regarding the state of the vehicle market.
Why it matters
The event serves as a central hub for industry leaders to discuss market trends that ultimately influence inventory availability and vehicle pricing for household buyers. By expanding the reach of these sessions, the partnership aims to bring professional insights to a wider audience.
Used Car Week 2026 runs for four days at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. The event features hundreds of industry discussions, though the specific schedule of panels remains to be determined.
The players
CBT News
An automotive industry media outlet that provides professional programming and video content for dealers.
Cherokee Media Group
A publisher and event organizer focused on the automotive industry and the used-vehicle market.
The details
The partnership between CBT News and Cherokee Media Group aims to extend the reach of industry dialogues through a mix of live programming, video interviews, and digital content. CBT News will integrate its broadcast operations directly into the venue to facilitate exclusive interviews and co-hosted panel sessions for automotive professionals.
Timeline
Used Car Week 2026 takes place in San Diego from November 16-19, 2026.
The Home Front
This event continues the historical focus of Used Car Week on the automotive aftermarket, which brings together leaders to discuss trends that dictate supply and vehicle value. It represents a significant consolidation of professional opinion in the auto sector.
As industry leaders gather to set the direction for the upcoming year, buyers should keep a close eye on the market shifts discussed at these high-level forums. These trends often serve as a bellwether for local used-vehicle prices and inventory availability in the following months.
The takeaway
Events like Used Car Week help shape the strategies of dealerships across the country. Keep track of major industry trade events to better understand the factors that drive price fluctuations in your local vehicle market.
Further reading
For more information on the current automotive retail climate, visit Buying/Selling.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Auto Remarketing.
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