Financial markets had a roller coaster ride last week, ending the week lower due to stronger-than-expected inflation data and consumer sentiment data indicating rising inflation expectations. Both suggest the Fed will raise rates as much as planned in November and…
The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 6, Cox Automotive…
New-vehicle sales in the U.S. were remarkably stable through the third quarter of 2022. Sales volumes in July came in at 1.14 million units and followed in August at 1.14 million. September sales dropped a bit, to 1.12 million. In…
Revised, Nov. 17, 2022 – Used-vehicle inventory and asking prices are stabilizing, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. Used supply held steady in September from August and is higher than a year ago. Growth in…
Revised, Nov. 17, 2022 – New-vehicle inventory closed September at its highest level since early June 2021, and the average listing price for new vehicles fell to the lowest point in two months, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto…
The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was down from August’s record but remains solidly above the $48,000 mark, according to new data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive…
We have received many inquiries about what we believe the damage due to Hurricane Ian might have been in Florida and the subsequent impact on replacement demand and wholesale prices. Here’s our thinking at this point: We believe the likely…
The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable…
Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in September fell nearly 5%, just under 10,000 units, from August to finish at 201,707. This total is down over 26,000 units from last year and is the lowest monthly total since February of this year.…
Access to auto credit expanded for the first time in five months in September, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All-Loans Index increased 1.1% to 103.7 in September, reflecting that auto credit…
