More Buyers Approved for Loans, FSD Goes Subscription-Only, Loyalty Expectations Rise

More Buyers Approved for Loans, FSD Goes Subscription-Only, Loyalty Expectations Rise

Author: More Than Cars Media Network January 15, 2026 Duration: 10:43
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1244: Today we're talking about Tesla's FSD flip to subscription-only, the continued softening of auto credit conditions, and a loyalty report that says your customers are expecting way more. Show Notes with links: The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index closed out December at 99.6—its highest reading of 2025 and the strongest level since October 2022. It marks a continued return to pre-pandemic credit conditions, capping off a yearlong trend of eas...

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