New-vehicle affordability improved in October as interest rates declined, incentives increased, and income gains all favored the consumer, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. October had the best vehicle affordability level since August 2021. “Auto loan rates are beginning to decline, offering some relief to consumers,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased by nearly 7% month over month from September. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of November were higher than in October but lower than in early November 2023. 2.17M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Nov. 4, 2024 45 Days’ Supply $25,499 Average Listing Price 70,326 Average Mileage As November opened, the total supply of … Continued
The election is over and decisive. Consumer sentiment, according to Morning Consult, has improved for five straight months and is at the highest level in three and a half years. Indeed, October sales in the automotive industry saw an increase of 13% over the same time last year, and yet, new-vehicle inventory continues to rise. … Continued
The average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in October was $48,623, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book. Transaction prices last month were higher than the revised September price ($48,423) and higher by 1.7% from year-earlier levels ($47,826). For more than a year now, new-vehicle prices in the … Continued
Access to auto credit increased in October as credit loosened across all channels and across all lender types, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 94.5 in October, up 2.2% from the September reading but down 2.1% year over year. This marks the largest month-over-month increase in auto credit access since … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in October compared to September. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 202.8, a decline of 3.2% 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
The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand in the U.S., as recent Cox Automotive data reveal a year-over-year rise in sales for both new and used EVs. September marked the sixth consecutive month in which new EV sales surpassed 100,000 units. EV share of new vehicle sales achieved a notable 9% last month, the … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in September1 decreased by 9% month over month from August. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during September, a 5% year-over-year increase. Days’ supply of used vehicles at the … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of October were lower than in September. 2.15M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Oct. 3, 2024 47 Days’ Supply $25,361 Average Listing Price 71,918 Average Mileage As October opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised … Continued