In March 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed notable changes in auto credit access across various metrics. The All-Loans Index reached 96.4, up from February and a 3.1% rise year over year, marking the highest level of auto credit access since December 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index Auto loan access was up in March … Continued
As the automotive industry starts to navigate the impact of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has significantly decreased, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. New-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April decreased from March and were lower than in early April … Continued
The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from March include: NEW-VEHICLE AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE Quote from Erin Keating, Executive Analyst, Cox Automotive “All signs point to higher prices this summer, as existing ‘pre-tariff’ inventory is sold down to be eventually replaced with ‘tariffed’ … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 202.6, which is a decrease of 0.2% from a year ago and also lower than the February levels. The seasonal adjustment caused the index to decline for the … Continued
Last month, new electric vehicle (EV) sales slightly declined but reached a record high for February, with luxury brands performing well. Used EV sales also declined month over month but grew significantly year over year. Days’ supply increased for both new and used EVs but remained significantly lower than the prior year. Pricing trends showed a … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) dropped from February in the first 15 days of March. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 200.8, now showing a decline of 1.1% from the full month of March 2024. The seasonal adjustment worked against the March non-adjusted price increase. The … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in February1 increased month over month compared to January. A total of 1.57 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during February, up 6% year over year. 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 March decreased from February and were lower than in early March 2024. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of March 3, 2025 42 Days’ Supply $25,006 Average Listing Price 71,298 Average Mileage As March opened, the total supply of used … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved in February to the best level since the summer of 2021, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Affordability is relative,“ noted Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “We’re back to a K-shaped economy where higher-income individuals are faring much better, while lower-income individuals face more challenges. In February, … Continued
Tax season is off to a strong start, with 28% of all refunds issued totaling $102.25 billion, a 10% increase from last year, according to the most recent data available on Feb. 21. The average refund has risen 7% year over year to $3,453, providing a significant cash boost to Main Street USA. Additionally, annual … Continued
