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Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 13

The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 13, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs, … Continued

2023 Cox Automotive Market Insights and Outlook

In the complex and dynamic automotive market, reliable data and smart insights provide a critical map for the road ahead. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team strives to collect, analyze and share the best information possible, pulling from numerous reputable sources, including Cox Automotive’s unmatched portfolio of first-party automotive data. The 2023 CAMIO The … Continued

Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 12

The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 12, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs … Continued

Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 11

The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format.  In Episode 11, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Michelle Krebs, executive analyst, … Continued

Meet Dealer Beth Beans Gilbert: The 2023 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year

CBT News, March 22, 2023 – Beth Beans Gilbert, vice president of the Fred Beans Automotive Group, received the 2023 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award from Cox Automotive earlier this year. Ken Kraft, chief marketing officer of Cox Automotive, and recipient Beth Beans Gilbert discuss the accolade on today’s Inside Automotive.

Used Car Dealer Podcast Episode 48: Interview with Dale Pollak, vAuto Founder and EVP at Cox Automotive

In this Used Car Dealer Podcast episode, Zach Klempf interviews Dale Pollak, Founder, vAuto and EVP, Cox Automotive. Dale discusses trends in the used vehicle market, as well as why now is the time for dealers to move from Velocity to Variable Management. He also touches on how vAuto’s ProfitTime GPS helps dealers implement a variable inventory … Continued

Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 10

The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format.  In Episode 10, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Michelle Krebs, executive analyst, … Continued

Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index: Strong U.S. Auto Market Performance Expected in Q2

ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 – U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the first quarter of 2023 was little changed from the level recorded in Q4 2022 and remains at the lowest level since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). At 43, the current market index is below … Continued

Volume is for Vanity, Profit is for Sanity

As the old saying goes: “Volume is for vanity, profit is for sanity.” Automakers and dealers alike have a very important strategic business question to answer: to pursue volume or gross profit. There is an interesting divergence on this fundamental question playing out today between Hyundai Motor Group and Stellantis. The Korean automaker has been … Continued

Seismic Shift: The U.S. New-Vehicle Market is Becoming a Luxury Market

For many current car shoppers, new-vehicle prices are about as enjoyable as a sharp stick in the eye. All the reasons are well documented – supply disruptions, low inventory, new technology, higher interest rates, and automakers focused on high-earning buyers. With the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) now close to $50,000, finding big-ticket items … Continued