Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The full-year 2024 forecasts were presented during the Q3 Cox Automotive Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call on Sept. 25, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index forecast was updated on Oct. … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of September were higher than in August. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Sept. 5, 2024 42 Days’ Supply $25,172 Average Listing Price 70,950 Average Mileage As September opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised … Continued
According to the most recent analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, sales volume and days’ supply average have stabilized following two months of reporting volatility. An industry-wide disruption caused by a cyber breach at a widely used dealer management system (DMS) supplier created fluctuations in reporting across Cox Automotive’s data sets. 2.84M Total Inventoryas … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 0.2% from August in the first 15 days of September. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index decreased to 203.6, down 5.0% from the full month of September 2023. The seasonal adjustment softened the results. The non-adjusted price change in the first half … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in August increased from July. The 8% month-over-month gain pushed retail sales estimates to the highest level since October 2021. A total of 1.7 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during August, … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved in August to the best level since May 2021 as every factor moved in the consumer’s favor, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Factors leading to improved new-vehicle affordability include lower prices and interest rates and higher incomes and incentives. “The affordability story is complex,” said Cox Automotive Chief … Continued
ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2024 – For the 11th straight month, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. was lower year over year, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, as higher inventories continue to add price pressure to the market. At $47,870, the new-vehicle ATP in August was also … Continued
Access to auto credit declined again in August as credit tightened across all channels and most lender types, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 92.5 in August, down 0.5% from the July reading and down 1.7% year over year. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index1 Auto loan access worsened slightly in August … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in August compared to July. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 203.9, a decline of 3.9% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index mitigated the impact on the month, resulting in values that rose 1.2% month … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.5% from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 202.6, which was down 4.5% from the full month of August 2023. The seasonal adjustment softened the results for the month. The non-adjusted price … Continued
