2026 Pub. 3 Issue 1

Page 2 Arkansas Auto Outlook 14.8% 16.2% 21.0% -0.5% 6.4% 4.9% 8.3% 5.0% Q4 '24 Q1 '25 Q2 '25 Q3 '25 State U.S. 27,059 30,711 3Q avg. ('20 to '24) Q3 '25 Arkansas Auto Outlook Published by: Auto Outlook, Inc. PO Box 390, Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-640-1233 EMail: autooutlook@icloud.com Editor: Jeffrey A. Foltz Information quoted must be attributed to Arkansas Auto Outlook, published by Auto Outlook, Inc. on behalf of the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association and must also include the statement: “Data sourced from Experian Automotive.” At Auto Outlook, we strive to provide sound and accurate analyses and forecasts based upon the data available to us. However, our forecasts are derived from thirdparty data and contain a number of assumptions made by Auto Outlook and its management, including, without limitation, the accuracy of the data compiled. As a result, Auto Outlook can make no representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the data we provide or the forecasts or projections that we make based upon such data. Auto Outlook expressly disclaims any such warranties, and undue reliance should not be placed on any such data, forecasts, projections, or predictions. Auto Outlook undertakes no obligation to update or revise any predictions or forecasts, whether as a result of any new data, the occurrence of future events, or otherwise. KEY TRENDS IN ARKANSAS NEW VEHICLE MARKET STATE MARKET VS. U.S. Arkansas UP 11.3% U.S. UP 6.1% Data sourced from Experian Automotive. % Change In New Retail Market YTD ‘25 thru September vs. YTD ‘24 New retail light vehicle registrations in the state increased 11.3% during the first nine months of this year versus year earlier, well above the 6.1% improvement in the Nation. QUARTERLY RESULTS QUARTERLY TREND Percent Change in Registrations vs. Year Earlier QUARTERLY PERSPECTIVE 3Q ‘25 Registrations Versus Average for Previous Five Years 3Q ‘25 registrations were above the previous five year average. Data sourced from Experian Automotive. The state market declined in 3Q ‘25 vs 3Q ‘24 while the U.S. improved.

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