Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call on Dec. 17. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the full-year forecasts quarterly and updates … Continued
In November, the electric vehicle (EV) market’s downturn deepened, with the expiration of the federal tax credit continuing to weigh on demand. Market share reached multi-year lows as sales declined. Weak demand fueled a surge in inventory, with days’ supply reaching elevated levels. Pricing eased across the market, underscoring an industry struggling to find balance … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.39 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 1.9% year over year and 2.3% month over month. Days’ supply … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose for the fourth consecutive month at the start of December, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in November, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.31M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 1, 2025 50 Days’ Supply $25,730 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a … Continued
October marked a sharp reversal for the electric vehicle (EV) market as the expiration of the federal EV tax credit cooled demand after three months of accelerated sales. Buyers rushed to secure incentives before the deadline, but once it passed, momentum slowed. Inventories climbed quickly, and pricing shifted upward for both new and used EVs, … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.40 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 3.4% month over month and up 1.5% year over year. Days’ … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose again at the start of November, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in October, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.26M Total Inventoryas of Nov. 3, 2025 48 Days’ Supply $25,945 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply of 2.26 … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose again at the start of October, reaching a new high for 2025, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.26M Total Inventoryas of Oct. 6, 2025 48 Days’ Supply $25,825 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply of 2.26 million … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in September1 decreased month over month compared to August. A total of 1.42 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during September, down 5.2% month over month and up 6.6% year over year. Days’ … Continued
September marked a third consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, helping push Q3 sales to a record high. As buyers rushed to take advantage of the final days of the federal EV tax credit, demand remained elevated, inventory tightened sharply, and incentives continued to shape sales across both new and used segments. … Continued
