Gen Alpha Turns 16: New CarMax Survey Reveals the Next Generation of Drivers Is Ready to Get Behind the Wheel
CarMax released a survey of Gen Alpha teens revealing that 80% plan to get their driver's license as soon as legally allowed, signaling a potential demand surge for used vehicles compared to Gen Z trends. The data indicates that 95% expect immediate access to a vehicle and 86% value the ability to physically inspect and test drive a car, bolstering the case for CarMax's omnichannel retail presence.
Key figures
- Store count
- 255
- Associate count
- 28000
- Gen alpha excitement
- 68%
- Loan portfolio total
- $16 billion
- Expect vehicle access
- 95%
- Fy26 used vehicles sold
- 780000
- Fy26 auto loans originated
- $8 billion
- Gen alpha license interest
- 80%
- Fy26 wholesale vehicles sold
- 540000
- In person test drive importance
- 86%
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