Despite immense challenges during the pandemic and microchip shortage years, dealers will acknowledge it was the best time to be in the new car business, akin to an unforgettable college rager. They enjoyed an unprecedented financial boom, with return on sales soaring from 2% to over 6% at most publicly traded auto groups. To put … Continued
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle … Continued
ATLANTA, June 10, 2024 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) remained stable from Q1 to Q2 2024 despite dealer uncertainty in the market and economy. The Q2 current market index score of 42 indicates most U.S. auto dealers see the market as weak. One year ago, the index was 45, also below … Continued
CBT News, June 4, 2024 – EV sales in the U.S. market surpassed 1 million units for the first time in 2023, but not everyone is on board just yet. On this episode of CBT Now, host Jim Fitzpatrick discusses the findings of Cox Automotive’s new 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study with Vanessa Ton, Senior … Continued
Between disruptive technologies, like AI, shifting consumer expectations and online car buying – it’s safe to say the automotive retail industry is constantly evolving. As the industry continues to change, so do the latest buzzwords. Currently trending buzzwords are not only reflective of the current and future state of the auto retail industry but can … Continued
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle … Continued
On May 9, the Cox Automotive Impact Summit: EV and AI was held in Detroit, attracting two dozen local media and influencers. The two 45-minute panel discussions and a Q&A focused on two of the industry’s most important topics today and showcased how Cox Automotive is leading change in both areas. Session 1: EVs Following opening remarks … Continued
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle … Continued
After years of steady state in vehicle logistics, the sector is now evolving at light speed. And while this increased pace means new challenges for shippers, carriers and brokers, the good news is that technology-driven solutions are advancing just as rapidly. I recently had the chance to speak about these trends during the Q1 Manheim … Continued
Scott McMahon, alliance manager for Automotive Partnerships at Equifax, leads a panel discussion on current trends, the rising challenge of fraud in the automotive space, and the industry’s outlook, with a special focus on consumer affordability and the evolving electric vehicle (EV) market. His esteemed panel includes Steve Greenfield, general partner at Automotive Ventures; Marguerite … Continued
