^^So you don't agree that his info is legit, that's fine, but why denigrate the man and his prior profession? It doesn't help your case at all and is just another step backwards in treating each other w civility and respect.
My guess is he got the current inventory from a trade magazine and can be found w a quick ggl. It stands to reason that real data as opposed to anecdotal evidence would carry the day, but some how facts and reasoning are now just abstract concepts stretched to meet our particular world view.
Normal inventory is roughly 4 million units, and current inventory is just over ONE million. Anyone with a modicum of reasoning ability is going to say vehicles are in short supply YET there may be exceptions. As the buyers psychology turns negative it actually presents a buying opportunity for others in the face of tight supplies.