LSVDA Newsletter May 2026

Fellow LSVDA Members: The market is holding up, yet it is not as forgiving.

Across policy, inventory, operations, and local market access, the pattern is becoming clearer. Growth is still there, but it is increasingly going to the dealers who are more disciplined, more aligned with compliant products, and more focused about how they operate their businesses.

You’ll see it throughout this issue. Enforcement is rising, not through new rules, but through tighter application of the ones already in place. Imported inventory is tightening. Used inventory dynamics are shifting. And dealer sentiment, while positive, is becoming more dependent on execution than external demand.

At the same time, there is real progress. Communities are expanding access, but with structure. The best dealers are moving from conversation to action in local markets. And inside the association, we are seeing stronger engagement from both dealers and sponsors who are focused on building better businesses, not just selling more units.

This issue reflects that shift. From policy and safety to profitability, systems, market growth, AI deployment and execution, the common thread is simple: the advantage is moving to operators who are more prepared and forward thinking.

That’s the role LSVDA is built to play.

Helping you see what’s changing, understand what matters, and act earlier than the rest of the market.

You’ll also notice a subtle shift in how we talk about this category. As usage expands, we’re increasingly thinking about it more simply as Local Mobility.

Driving Forward., Mike