South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor, which includes the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, posted a better-than-expected rise in its first-quarter profit as favorable exchange rates more than made up for higher raw material costs and a drop in vehicles sales caused by the global computer chip shortage. The U.S. is one of the most important … Continued
Honda posts financial results for the January-to-March quarter on May 13, the automaker’s final quarter of its fiscal year. In the U.S., its sales were down in the quarter as both Honda and Acura continue to have supply chain problems leading to low inventory. March saw U.S. sales decline for Acura for the seventh straight … Continued
Nissan posts financial results for the January-to-March quarter on May 12, the automaker’s final quarter of its fiscal year. Nissan is closing out the second year of its four-year turnaround plan that has the U.S. as a centerpiece for its growth. Part of that plan was to be less reliant on fleet sales and cut … Continued
Toyota posts financial results for the January-to-March quarter on May 11, the automaker’s final quarter of its fiscal year. In the U.S., sales were down in the quarter as both Toyota and Lexus continue to have supply constraints brought on by the chip shortage, higher raw materials prices and the war in Ukraine. Even with … Continued
Access to auto credit expanded again in April, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All Loans Index increased 1.7% to 106.3 in April, reflecting that auto credit was easier to get in the month compared to March. Access was looser by 8.1% year over year, and compared … Continued
New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) increased to $46,526 in April 2022, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Prices rose 0.7% ($304) month over month and remain elevated compared to one year ago, up 13.0% ($5,354) from April 2021. New-vehicle inventory days’ supply stayed in the low 30s in … Continued
Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in April rose to 223,999 units, up 2% from March’s 219,360. April’s CPO result is the highest since September 2021 and is the fourth straight uptick this year. However, CPO sales are down 14% year over year. APRIL 2022 CPO SALES Leveraging a same-store set of dealerships selected to represent the … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage- and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 1.0% in April from March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined to 221.2, which was up 14.0% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change in April was an increase of 2.9% compared to March, leaving the unadjusted average price up 16.4% … Continued
Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, decreased 12% month over month in April to 154,654 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. APRIL 2022 FLEET SALES Combined sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets increased 4% from April 2021. Sales into commercial fleets in April saw … Continued
Stellantis posts first-quarter 2022 financial results before the U.S. stock market opens on Thursday, May 5. In its important U.S. market, Stellantis sales fell less than the overall market because it had more inventory than many competitors. The high-volume, most profitable brands – Jeep and Ram – significantly outperformed in sales. At the same time, … Continued