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
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates to the full-year 2025 forecasts were announced during the Q3 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call on Sept. 25. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the forecasts quarterly and updates … Continued
The Cox Automotive Q3 2025 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call will be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. EDT, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the third quarter. Join us for this event hosted by Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team. This 60-minute session … Continued
August marked a second consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, with record sales and rising market share in both the new and used segments. As consumers acted quickly ahead of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration, Cox Automotive saw demand stay strong, inventory tighten, and incentives remain influential. These shifts signal … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in August increased month over month compared to July. A total of 1.55 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during August, up 4.9% month over month and up 8.1% year over year. Days’ … Continued
