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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of July

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 1.8% from June in the first 15 days of July. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 199.7, down 5.7% from the full month of July 2023. The seasonal adjustment reduced the results for the month. The non-adjusted price change in … Continued

Used Retail Vehicle Sales Decrease in June

According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in June decreased from May, falling by 7.6% month over month. A total of 1.41 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during June, up 1.4% year over year. Days’ supply for June … Continued

New-Vehicle Affordability Declined in June

In June, new-vehicle affordability experienced a slight decline, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Dealers and manufacturers became less aggressive with pricing due to widespread software disruptions,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “Despite this, consumers benefited from rising incomes and lower interest rates, keeping overall affordability better than last year.” … Continued

Despite Tesla Slide, EV Sales in Q2 Mark New Record

Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. grew by 11.3% year over year in the second quarter, reaching a record-high volume of 330,4631 units, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book. This growth was driven partly by improved availability, higher discounts and elevated levels of leasing. Total EV sales last quarter were higher than Q1 … Continued

New-Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in June, as Price Pressure Continues to Steer Market, According to Kelley Blue Book Estimates

ATLANTA, July 10, 2024 – New-vehicle prices remain steady, as average transaction prices in June were mostly unchanged from May and one year ago. In June, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S. was $48,644. The June ATP was higher by $266 … Continued

Auto Credit Availability Declined in June

Access to auto credit declined again in June as credit tightened across all channels and all lender types, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 93.9 in June, down 0.8 from a downwardly revised May reading and down 0.5% year over year. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index1 Auto loan access worsened slightly … Continued

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in June

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in June compared to May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 196.1, a decline of 8.9% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index mitigated the impact on the month, resulting in values that declined 0.6% month … Continued

Cox Automotive Research: With a National Election Approaching, the U.S. Auto Industry Enters a Season of Uncertainty

New research released today by Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, reveals that nearly 75% of automobile shoppers in the market for a vehicle expect the outcome of the U.S. presidential election in November to impact the economy. The findings underscore a high level of uncertainty in the auto market – … Continued

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of June

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.3% from May in the first 15 days of June. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 196.8, which was down 8.5% from the full month of June 2023. The seasonal adjustment lessened the impact for the month. The non-adjusted price … Continued

New-Vehicle Affordability Improved in May

New-vehicle affordability improved in May, more than reversing April’s setback, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “The improvement in affordability was a result of improving incentives, lower interest rates and ongoing income growth,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. The estimated average auto loan rate declined in May by 22 basis points … Continued