This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new vehicle sales, the labor market, consumer credit, and Manheim values. Many market metrics showed signs of strengthening in late February, likely supported by improving weather across much of the country. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have introduced … Continued
ATLANTA, March 3, 2026 – The Q1 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows a seasonal rebound in dealer optimism, driven by improved expectations for the spring selling season. While current market conditions remain below historical norms, sentiment for the months ahead improved sharply as dealers anticipate stronger demand, easing interest rates and improving … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on producer prices, tax refunds, consumer confidence and metrics on the housing market. Last week was a bit lighter on economic data than recent weeks. Last week started with the 2026 National Association of Business Economists (NABE) conference, three days of economic discussion and three … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on Q4 GDP growth, consumer income and expense trends, home builder sentiment, and vehicle affordability. On Friday, we received an update on tax refund data, showing the average refund is running 14% higher year over year, although it’s still early in the season. Our own … Continued
January marked a reset for the EV market, with new‑vehicle demand softening sharply and inventory building, while used EV sales strengthened and supply tightened further. Pricing edged lower across both segments, narrowing EV‑to‑ICE premiums. New and Used EV Sales – January New EV Sales: January’s new EV sales totaled an estimated 66,276 units, down 29.9% … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on job growth and unemployment, credit availability, inflation, as well as household debt and credit trends. We expected the first reads on tax refund figures around Feb. 6, but those haven’t been released yet, and we’re still awaiting the first official report of the year. … Continued
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, February began with used-vehicle inventory levels down month over month but higher than in January 2025. 2.18M Total Inventoryas of Jan. 30, 2026 48 Days’ Supply $25,533 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply of 2.18 million used … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on the new-vehicle sales and pricing, job openings, and consumer confidence, along with credit trends through the end of last year. Although we avoided another full-scale government shutdown, it did delay the official employment report, which will be released this week. Tax refund filing data … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on the Fed chair nomination, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, productivity and labor costs, producer prices, and consumer confidence. The week begins with a partial government shutdown that began at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 31, after Congress missed its funding deadline. Bottom Line … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on the latest GDP readings, trends in expenses and income, the personal savings rate, and consumer sentiment. With just one week until the big show at NADA, let’s get through the snowstorm across the country and rest up for one of the most exciting weeks … Continued
