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…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 206.5, showing a rise of only 1.2% from the full…
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…
ATLANTA – August 18, 2025 – Cox Automotive today announced it has officially closed the acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction near Baltimore, Maryland, and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Tallahassee, Florida. This bold move marks Manheim’s first auction addition in…
ANN ARBOR, MI, and ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 – Car and Driver, the world’s largest automotive media brand, and Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, today announced the launch of the Car and Driver Marketplace, a premium shopping experience that connects…
Retail sales remained strong in July, even though core inflation reaccelerated, but higher inflation expectations are weighing on consumer sentiment. The initial retail sales report for July saw a slightly slower-than-expected growth in sales, but June’s sales were revised higher. Retail…
The electric vehicle (EV) market gained strong momentum in July, with new and used EV sales rising sharply as consumers accelerated purchases ahead of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration. Inventory tightened, incentives climbed, and pricing adjusted – highlighting…
July marked the second consecutive month of improved new‑vehicle affordability after the dip that followed the tariff announcements, according to the Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “In July, new-vehicle affordability improved to the best level since March,…
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of August showed little movement month over month. Still, they were up compared to early August 2024. 2.20M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of July 31,…
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in July1 increased month over month compared to June. A total of 1.52 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent…
