Used cars sell faster in October at 27 days, AutoTrader data shows

By Public Technologies
  • Used cars took an average 27 days to sell in October 2026, down from 30 days in September.
  • Hybrids occupied the three fastest-selling spots, led by the Toyota Yaris at 14 days.
  • Electric cars sold fastest overall at 25 days; diesel was slowest at 32 days.
  • Used diesel demand fell 19.2% year over year in September, outpacing a 6.8% decline in supply.
  • Used electric car demand rose 40% over the same period, exceeding supply growth of 26%.


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