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Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Flat in December, Up 12% Year Over Year

According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in December1 were flat month over month compared to November.  A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during December, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at … Continued

Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases to Start January

According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of January increased from December but were lower than in early January 2024. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Jan. 6, 2025 48 Days’ Supply $25,721 Average Listing Price 68,787 Average Mileage As January opened, the total supply of used … Continued

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in the First Half of January

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher than those of December in the first 15 days of January. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 205.4, now showing a gain of 0.7% from the full month of January 2024. The seasonal adjustment dampened the results for the … Continued

Robust December Sales Draw Down New-Vehicle Inventory to Start the Year

New-vehicle sales roared at the end of the year, with a strong December finish. Following the resolution of election uncertainties, interest rates began to decline and inventory levels reached their peak for the year. This created an ideal blend of improved consumer sentiment, bigger discounts and evident optimism in the market. New-vehicle sales rose by … Continued

December Sees Decline in New-Vehicle Affordability, Monthly Payments Hit Six-Month High

New-vehicle affordability declined in December, 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 higher prices. “In December, new vehicles were only slightly less affordable than in the previous month,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “The December index … Continued

Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Prices Climb Higher For Fourth Consecutive Month, Flirt with All-Time High

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

Access to Auto Credit Mixed in December

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

Electric Vehicle Sales Jump Higher in Q4, Pushing U.S. Sales to a Record 1.3 Million

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 Decreased in December

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

Used-Vehicle Inventory Flat to Start December, Days’ Supply Drops With Strong Sales

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