Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Mixed: April Down Month Over Month, Up 12% Year Over Year
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in April1 decreased month over month compared to…
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Improves as Sales Start to Slow
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of May have increased month over…
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Consumers Face Challenges as New-Vehicle Inventory Drops 7.4% in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Even as the whipsaw of changing tariff policy continued to dominate the headlines, the dynamics of the April new-vehicle market unfolded as…
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April Sees Sharp Decline in New-Vehicle Affordability Amid Rising Prices and Highest Monthly Payment Since December
After reaching its best level in 45 months in March, new-vehicle affordability fell in April despite a strong economy, due to the…
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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: May 13
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort…
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Auto Credit Access Dips in April
In April 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed notable changes in auto credit access across various metrics. The All-Loans Index was…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
Key Highlights: The new-vehicle sales pace declined slightly in April but remained up substantially year over year as buyers were motivated to…
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Kelley Blue Book Report: As Tariff Talk Clouds the Market, New-Vehicle Prices Jump Higher by 2.5% in April
The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from the April…
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The Fed Is Playing the Waiting Game, and Car Buyers Are Likely To Do the Same
The Fed left monetary policy unchanged today at the conclusion of their third scheduled meeting of 2025. No changes have been made…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in April
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were much higher in April compared to March. The Manheim Used…
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