Automotive research firm Edmunds reported Wednesday that several vehicle models from major manufacturers including Jaguar, Tesla, Ford, and Volkswagen will be discontinued for the next model year. The list identifies specific cars that will no longer be available for purchase as new vehicles at dealerships starting in 2025.
The announcement comes amid broader shifts in the automotive industry, where manufacturers frequently re-evaluate vehicle lineups based on sales performance, changing consumer preferences, and transitions toward new technologies.
The report specifically names several prominent models slated for removal. Among the vehicles identified are the Jaguar F-Type, the Ford Edge, and the Volkswagen Arteon. The source also notes changes for Tesla, though specific model details for that manufacturer were not fully itemized in the summary.
Current owners of these vehicles may notice changes in the long-term resale value of their cars, as discontinued models sometimes experience faster depreciation or, in some cases, become niche collector items. Consumers will also have to consider the long-term availability of specific parts and specialized service from dealerships as these models age out of active production. This shift indicates a consolidation of resources by manufacturers, who are moving away from traditional internal combustion engine sedans and certain SUVs to focus on other segments.
The knock-on effects will likely be felt by dealership service departments and the secondary used-car market. As these models vanish from new inventory, the supply of late-model used versions will eventually tighten, potentially affecting prices for used car shoppers in the coming years. What happens next depends on the individual manufacturers' release schedules, but shoppers should expect current inventory of these 2024 models to be the final new units available. Most of these models will cease production by the end of the 2024 calendar year.