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
New-vehicle affordability declined in November, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Lower interest rates, higher incentives and increased incomes could not offset the impact of rising prices. “In November, affordability saw a slight dip from the previous month as demand intensified, but the good news is that new vehicles are still more … Continued
New-vehicle prices in November climbed higher year over year for the second straight month, according to data from Kelley Blue Book released today. Last month, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle was $48,724, an increase of $699, or 1.5%, from November 2023. The November ATP was also higher by $720 compared to … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in November compared to October. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 205.4, an increase of 0.2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index amplified the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined slightly. The … Continued
The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market is on track for another record-breaking year, with October showing growth in both new and used EV sales. During this period, the gap in days’ supply between new EVs and new traditional models remained wider than the gap for those vehicles in the used market. Meanwhile, the average transaction … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 1.6% from October in the first 15 days of November. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 206.1 and is now showing a gain of 0.5% from the full month of November 2023. The seasonal adjustment amplified the results for the … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved in October as interest rates declined, incentives increased, and income gains all favored the consumer, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. October had the best vehicle affordability level since August 2021. “Auto loan rates are beginning to decline, offering some relief to consumers,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased by nearly 7% month over month from September. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of November were higher than in October but lower than in early November 2023. 2.17M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Nov. 4, 2024 45 Days’ Supply $25,499 Average Listing Price 70,326 Average Mileage As November opened, the total supply of … Continued
The election is over and decisive. Consumer sentiment, according to Morning Consult, has improved for five straight months and is at the highest level in three and a half years. Indeed, October sales in the automotive industry saw an increase of 13% over the same time last year, and yet, new-vehicle inventory continues to rise. … Continued
