This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on credit availability, auto loan performance, and producer prices. Additional March data arrived in the past week, as the spring selling season continued to deliver, credit availability improved further and wholesale values were holding firm. At the same time, the energy shock from the Middle … Continued
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, March used-vehicle inventory levels declined for the third straight month and were lower year over year, falling to the lowest level since at least 2019, when the current vAuto data sets begin. Backed by healthy tax refunds and continued affordability challenges in the new-vehicle … Continued
Electric-vehicle sales in March rebounded notably from February, across both new and used models. The influence of high gas prices can’t be ignored in the numbers, but the year-over-year story provides better perspective. As expected, the used EV market continues to expand in a very positive way; the new EV market, however, continues to be … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, inflation, consumer credit, personal income and spending, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). March data arrived with a split personality for the auto industry, with a healthy spring selling season colliding with the energy shock from the Middle East conflict and … Continued
ATLANTA, Apr. 7, 2026 – Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher year over year in March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 215.3, an increase of 6.2% year over year and the highest point since the summer of 2023. Demand for used vehicles remains strong … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, the employment situation, retail sales, and consumer confidence. The conflict in the Middle East continues to cast a shadow over sentiment, but tax refunds continue to provide meaningful support to consumer purchasing power and automotive demand. Bottom Line Up Front … Continued
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on energy prices, benchmark interest rates and mortgages, consumer sentiment, and employment. The coming weeks will test whether tax refund dollars and continued credit availability can offset the headwinds building from energy prices and consumer uncertainty. Bottom Line Up Front The Middle East conflict is the defining economic story of … 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 (highlighted) to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Q1 Industry Insights and Forecast Call on Mar. 25. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the full-year forecasts quarterly and updates them as market … Continued
A replay of the Cox Automotive Q1 2026 Industry Insights and Forecast Call held on Wednesday, Mar. 25, is available. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team delivered their perspective on the health of the U.S. automotive industry, focusing on the new, used and electric vehicle markets. This call also allowed the team to share market expectations on the … Continued
The Cox Automotive Q1 2026 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call will be held today, March 24th, at 11 a.m. EDT. The presentation is available for download. The Economic and Industry Insights team will deliver a update on the U.S. automotive industry in Q1, focusing on the new, used and electric vehicle markets. This call … Continued
