New-vehicle prices in December climbed higher for the fourth consecutive month and were close to the all-time high marked in December 2022. Average transaction prices (ATPs), as measured by Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, typically peak in December, as high-priced models from luxury makers often sell well in the final month of the year. New-vehicle … Continued
In December 2024, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed a notable improvement in auto credit access across all channels and lender types. The All-Loans Index reached 95.5, marking a 0.2% increase from November and a 1.9% rise year over year. This is the highest level of auto credit access since March 2023. Dealertrack Credit Availability … Continued
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., according to the latest counts from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, jumped 15.2% year over year in the fourth quarter of 2024 to 365,8241, setting a new volume record for any quarter. In 2024, full-year EV sales reached 1.3 million, an increase of 7.3% from the upwardly … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in December compared to November. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 204.8, an increase of 0.4% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index reduced the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined at a … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of December were unchanged from November but lower than in early December 2023. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Dec. 5, 2024 46 Days’ Supply $25,565 Average Listing Price 69,734 Average Mileage As December opened, the total supply of used … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased by nearly 2% month over month from October. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 13% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles … Continued
As 2024 draws to a close, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market continues to gain momentum. November saw steady growth in sales for both new and used EVs, with inventory tightening and narrowing the gap between EVs and ICE+ models. Additionally, the average transaction price for new EVs and the average listing price for used EVs … Continued
November saw another month of increased sales pace as consumers and dealers alike expressed optimism and confidence in the economy and vehicle availability. Inventory increased by just over 8,700 units through the month of November. Sales increased by 6.5%, with 67,000 more units sold in November compared to October. 3.15M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 5, … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) showed no change from November in the first 15 days of December. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index remained at 205.4, now showing a gain of 0.7% from the full month of December 2023. The seasonal adjustment enhanced the results for the month, … Continued
In November 2024, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed a notable improvement in auto credit access across all channels and lender types. The All-Loans Index reached 95.4, marking a 1.0% increase from October and a 0.8% rise year over year. This is the highest level of auto credit access since October 2023. Dealertrack Credit Availability … Continued
