The electric vehicle market softened in April following March’s rebound, with performance diverging between the new and used segments. New EV sales declined amid broader weakness in overall vehicle demand, even as elevated fuel prices renewed consumer focus on efficiency.…
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Jerome Powell hosted what is widely considered to be his last meeting as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. As he stepped away from the podium at his final post-meeting press conference, he noted playfully to…
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle affordability, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Recent data tells a story of continued resilience in the face of mounting economic pressure: improving new-vehicle affordability and strong monthly retail…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
