ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 – May new-vehicle sales, when reported early next week, are expected to show a slower sales level from March and April’s tariff-inspired buying surge, according to the Cox Automotive forecast released today. The May seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is forecasted by Cox Automotive to reach approximately 16.0 … Continued
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading … Continued
Key Highlights: Existing and New Home Sales Existing home sales declined in April to Great Recession levels. Inventory increased, but overall supply remains tight, and prices were up 1.8% year over year. New home sales increased in April, leading total home sales higher for the month, but sales were down year over year. Jobless Claims … Continued
The Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review will be hosted on Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. EDT, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the first half of the year. Join us for the Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review hosted by Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team. This 60-minute session will provide a … Continued
In April, the electric vehicle (EV) market faced several challenges, reflecting broader economic trends. New EV sales experienced a decline both month-over-month and year-over-year, although the market share in April saw a slight increase compared to March. Manufacturers had mixed results, with some reporting growth and others facing significant decreases. Meanwhile, the used EV market … Continued
ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised … 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, May 19, 2025 – Cox Automotive leaders Grace Huang, president of Inventory Solutions; Marianne Johnson, executive vice president and chief product officer; and Lori Wittman, president of Retail Solutions, have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. They and their co-honorees from across the automotive … Continued
Key Highlights: Inflation Trends Headline inflation was softer than expected in April as year-over-year inflation, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), declined to 2.3% while core inflation was steady at 2.8% year over year. Retail Sales Retail sales in April were slightly better than expected, but category-level performance was mixed, with seven of twelve … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 205.9, showing a rise of 4.4% from the full month of May 2024. The seasonal adjustment lowered the reading of the index for the month, … Continued