According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, March used-vehicle inventory levels declined for the third straight month and were lower year over year, falling to the lowest level since at least 2019, when the current vAuto data sets begin. Backed by healthy tax refunds and continued affordability challenges in the new-vehicle … Continued
Electric-vehicle sales in March rebounded notably from February, across both new and used models. The influence of high gas prices can’t be ignored in the numbers, but the year-over-year story provides better perspective. As expected, the used EV market continues to expand in a very positive way; the new EV market, however, continues to be … Continued
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates (highlighted) to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Q1 Industry Insights and Forecast Call on Mar. 25. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the full-year forecasts quarterly and updates them as market … Continued
February underscored the EV market’s new reality, with new EV sales sharply lower year over year and used EV momentum continuing to build. Inventory levels tightened from January and prices were pushed lower across both new and used segments, highlighting a market increasingly driven by affordability and demand alignment. New and Used EV Sales – … Continued
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, February used-vehicle inventory levels were down month over month but higher than in February 2025. The used-vehicle sales paces improved in February, as prices softened modestly from January. 2.13M Total Inventoryas of February, 2026 42 Days’ Supply $25,287 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised … Continued
January marked a reset for the EV market, with new‑vehicle demand softening sharply and inventory building, while used EV sales strengthened and supply tightened further. Pricing edged lower across both segments, narrowing EV‑to‑ICE premiums. New and Used EV Sales – January New EV Sales: January’s new EV sales totaled an estimated 66,276 units, down 29.9% … Continued
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, February began with used-vehicle inventory levels down month over month but higher than in January 2025. 2.18M Total Inventoryas of Jan. 30, 2026 48 Days’ Supply $25,533 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply of 2.18 million used … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in December1 were higher than a year ago and outpaced November sales. A total of 1.34 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during December, up 3% year over year and 2% month … Continued
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of January were unchanged from December but were higher than in early January 2025. 2.20M Total Inventoryas of Jan. 1, 2026 49 Days’ Supply $26,043 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply … Continued
In December, the electric vehicle (EV) market ended the year an up note, with sales rising for both new and used models. New EV supply remained elevated, and used EV days’ supply increased, though still below ICE levels. Pricing held largely flat across both segments, with heavy new‑vehicle incentives in place to counter softer retail … Continued
