According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.39 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 1.9% year over year and 2.3% month over month. Days’ supply … Continued
The Cox Automotive Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call will be hosted on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. EST, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the fourth quarter. Join us for a 60-minute session in which the Economic and Industry Insights team will deliver a final update on the U.S. automotive market, … Continued
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2025 – The Q4 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a significant decline in dealer confidence as economic and market challenges persist. Market sentiment for both current and future conditions fell below the positive threshold in the fourth quarter, signaling caution as dealers face rising costs, higher prices and economic uncertainty, … Continued
October marked a sharp reversal for the electric vehicle (EV) market as the expiration of the federal EV tax credit cooled demand after three months of accelerated sales. Buyers rushed to secure incentives before the deadline, but once it passed, momentum slowed. Inventories climbed quickly, and pricing shifted upward for both new and used EVs, … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.40 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 3.4% month over month and up 1.5% year over year. Days’ … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in September1 decreased month over month compared to August. A total of 1.42 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during September, down 5.2% month over month and up 6.6% year over year. Days’ … Continued
September marked a third consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, helping push Q3 sales to a record high. As buyers rushed to take advantage of the final days of the federal EV tax credit, demand remained elevated, inventory tightened sharply, and incentives continued to shape sales across both new and used segments. … Continued
A replay of the Q3 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, is available. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Deputy Chief Economist Jeremy Robb, Jonathan Gregory, senior manager, Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, manager, Economic and Industry Insights, presented the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, the major economic and … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down slightly in September compared to August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.0, lower by 0.2% versus August levels but showing an increase of 2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment caused the index to decrease for the … Continued
A replay of the Cox Automotive Q3 2025 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call held on Thursday, Sept. 25, is available. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team provided an update on the U.S. automotive market for the third quarter, covering the new, used and electrified markets with insights and data from Cox Automotive. … Continued
