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
The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from February include: NEW-VEHICLE AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE Quote from Erin Keating, Executive Analyst Cox Automotive “February marks the five-year anniversary of the last ‘clean month’ of data prior to the global COVID pandemic that shifted the … Continued
In February 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improvement in auto credit access across all channels, except new, and was mixed across lender types. The All-Loans Index reached 95.9, up from January and a 3.0% rise year over year. This is the highest level of auto credit access since December 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in February compared to January. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) decreased to 204.1, which reflects a 0.1% increase from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index drove the monthly move for the index, as non-seasonally adjusted values rose … Continued
In January, the electric vehicle market experienced revealing trends across both new and used segments. While new EV sales saw a decline in volume, market share reached a record high, reflecting sustained consumer interest. Meanwhile, the used EV market continued to grow, driven by affordability and more model options. Inventory dynamics, including days’ supply and … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) dropped from January in the first 15 days of February. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 203.3, now showing a decline of 0.2% from the full month of February 2024. The seasonal adjustment countered the February non-adjusted price increase. The non-adjusted … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved in January to the best level in 41 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “New-vehicle affordability received a boost from the lower prices typically observed in January following the luxury brand sales surge in December,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “These lower prices, combined with … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in January1 increased month over month compared to December. A total of 1.41 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during January, up 8% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at the … Continued
