11 Car Companies CLOSING by 2026! (Dealers Empty NOW)

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Wondering which automakers could go belly‑up before the calendar flips? In this episode we dive into 11 struggling car companies—looking at plummeting sales, factory shutdowns, and mounting debt—to see why dealer lots are already turning into ghost towns. Stick around to the end for tips on unloading your vehicle before resale values crater. All data is sourced from public financial filings, industry analysts, and dealership interviews; nothing here is financial advice—just hard‑hitting research and opinion.

0:00 Cold‑open — empty showrooms, flashing red numbers
0:55 Why bankruptcies spike in downturns
3:10 #11 Brand A — cash burn, missed EV pivot
6:02 #10 Brand B — supply‑chain choke, CEO exit
8:47 #9 Brand C — luxury sales in free‑fall
11:15 #8 Brand D — recall tsunami draining reserves
13:58 #7 Brand E — dealer network collapsing
16:30 #6 Brand F — debt covenants breached
19:05 Recap — warning signs straight from dealers
20:40 #5 Brand G — squeezed by Chinese competition
23:12 #4 Brand H — aging lineup, no R&D funds
25:41 #3 Brand I — fleet contracts lost
28:17 #2 Brand J — lifeline IPO cancelled
30:45 #1 Brand K — failed merger, last‑ditch options
33:20 How to check your VIN’s resale risk
35:15 Sell fast vs. hold long term — pro tips
37:00 Viewer Q&A + future watch list
39:05 Outro — what’s next for the auto market

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