Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association Publishes Q2 2026 Auto Outlook

The Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association (LADA) published its Q2 2026 Louisiana Auto Outlook, showing that the state's new vehicle market continues to significantly outpace the nation.

New retail light vehicle registrations fell just 1.1% through the first six months of 2026, compared to a 6% drop nationally. Second-quarter registrations were up 1% versus Q2 2025, an improvement over the 3.4% decline in Q1. Auto Outlook forecasts third-quarter results roughly even with last year and a possible increase in the fourth-quarter, with annual registrations expected to top 171,000.

Trucks and large SUVs remain the state's strength. GMC, Nissan, Ford, Kia, and Chevrolet all outperform their national market share in the state. Hybrid registrations climbed 8% to a 9.5% share, while BEVs ticked back up to 2.2% in Q2

Read the full report here➡️ 2026 Q2 LADA Auto Outlook Report