Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down slightly in September compared to August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.0, lower by 0.2% versus August levels but showing an increase of 2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment caused the index to decrease for the … 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 to the full-year 2025 forecasts were announced during the Q3 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call on Sept. 25. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the forecasts quarterly and updates … Continued
August marked a second consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, with record sales and rising market share in both the new and used segments. As consumers acted quickly ahead of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration, Cox Automotive saw demand stay strong, inventory tighten, and incentives remain influential. These shifts signal … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in August increased month over month compared to July. A total of 1.55 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during August, up 4.9% month over month and up 8.1% year over year. Days’ … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose at the start of September, marking the highest point so far in 2025, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.21M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Sept. 1, 2025 43 Days’ Supply $25,393 Average Listing Price 72,557 Average Mileage Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a … Continued
New-vehicle inventory is gradually increasing as next-model-year vehicles arrive and measures to encourage electric vehicle purchases take effect. Sales in August were higher compared to previous months and the previous year; new-vehicle inventory and days’ supply have declined year over year, based on Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.76M Total Inventoryas … Continued
In August 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index signaled a modest tightening in auto credit conditions after several months of improvement. The All-Loans Index edged down to 97.8 from 98.0 in July, indicating that while credit remains broadly accessible, lenders showed slightly more caution compared to the prior month. Despite this, credit access remains significantly … Continued
ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2025 – New-vehicle prices moved higher in August as more model year 2026 vehicles hit dealer lots and automakers work to offset higher costs. According to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, price increases accelerated in August as both key measures – average transaction price (ATP) and manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) – increased … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were flat in August compared to July. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) was unchanged at 207.4, representing a 1.7% increase from the same period last year. The seasonal adjustment softened the results for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values increased more than … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 206.5, showing a rise of only 1.2% from the full month of August 2024. The seasonal adjustment was responsible for the decline in the index … Continued
