In a notable development, new-vehicle inventory has declined by 1% over the last month, yet it has returned to levels comparable to those before the tariff announcements on March 26. This indicates that automakers are exercising discipline in production, while…
Amy Mills, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Cox Automotive, will retire at the end of the year after nearly 25 years with the company. Mills joined Cox in 2001, holding more than a dozen leadership roles spanning…
New-vehicle prices in July remained largely unchanged from June, with only a slight decline month over month as incentive spending accelerated and fueled strong sales volumes. According to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book, however, annual gains in new-vehicle average…
ATLANTA and TEANECK, NJ – August 11, 2025 – Cox Automotive continues to redefine the future of automotive retail with the latest evolution of its vAuto platform, the industry’s leading inventory management solution. The company today announced a new vAuto…
The pace of new and used auto sales picked up as prices declined slightly and credit loosened, while loan performance was mixed. New light-vehicle sales increased 6.6% year over year in July, with one more selling day than July 2024. Large…
In July 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index continued its upward trend, reflecting a third consecutive month of improved credit access. The All-Loans Index rose to 98.1, up from 97.1 in June, marking a 1.0-point increase month over month. This…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in July compared to June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.4, which is still an increase of 2.9% from a year ago, while…
It’s been four months since President Trump announced his administration’s new tariff plans for the auto market, and the impacts are already being felt far and wide. As we’ve noted, the automotive industry is highly globalized, with nearly half of…
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…
Hiring stalls out, inflation ticks up, but real consumer spending remains positive The first estimate of second-quarter real GDP growth showed a sharp rebound as seasonally adjusted annualized growth was 3.0% following a decline of 0.5% in the prior quarter.…
