According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of May have increased month over month but are down compared to early May 2024. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of May 1, 2025 43…
Even as the whipsaw of changing tariff policy continued to dominate the headlines, the dynamics of the April new-vehicle market unfolded as expected. New-vehicle sales momentum continued from the end of March and into April, before beginning to taper off.…
After reaching its best level in 45 months in March, new-vehicle affordability fell in April despite a strong economy, due to the impact of tariffs, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “New-vehicle affordability declined in April to…
In April 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed notable changes in auto credit access across various metrics. The All-Loans Index was 95.7 in April, compared to 96.3 in March, indicating a month-over-month decrease of 0.7% and a year-over-year increase…
The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from the April report include: NEW-VEHICLE AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE Quote from Erin Keating, Executive Analyst, Cox Automotive “Ever since President Trump…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were much higher in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 208.2, an increase of 4.9% from a year ago and also higher…
In March, the electric vehicle (EV) market experienced shifts in both new and used segments. While sales increased for both new and used EVs, the market share for new EVs saw a slight decline. Inventory levels tightened across the board…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose sharply from March in the first 15 days of April. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 207.1, showing a rise of 4.3% from the full…
New-vehicle affordability improved in March and reached the best level in 45 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Affordability is a key consideration for consumers when vehicle shopping and has been steadily improving over the last…
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in March1 increased month over month compared to February. A total of 1.66 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent…
