Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.7% from June in the first 15 days of July. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index was 206.9, showing a rise of 2.6% from the full month of July…
New-vehicle affordability improved slightly in June, reversing some of the deterioration following the announcement of new tariffs, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Tariffs remain a major headwind for vehicle affordability,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan…
The cost of a new vehicle climbed higher in June, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, but the average transaction price (ATP) increase was relatively mild and below the long-term average. New-vehicle sales…
According to the latest report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book team, sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the second quarter of 2025 were lower year over year by 6.3%, in line with the Cox Automotive forecast. A total…
Key Highlights: New-Vehicle Sales and Pricing The new-vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) declined in June, but the retail SAAR increased and was higher than a year ago. Consumers are price-sensitive, so incentives are increasing again, and discounting is on…
Updated, Aug. 15, 2025 – According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of July showed little change month over month and remained largely unchanged compared to early July 2024. 2.20M Total…
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in June1 decreased month over month compared to May. A total of 1.46 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent…
In June 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index continued its upward trend, reflecting a second consecutive month of improved credit access. The All-Loans Index rose to 97.3, up from 96.5 in May, marking a 0.8-point increase month over month. This extends the broader run of loosening credit…
Updated, Aug. 15, 2025 – Everyone is hunting for clear evidence of higher prices on new vehicles driven by tariffs, and yet, the story just hasn’t materialized. Automakers continue to hold their fire on raising the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices…
ATLANTA – July 9, 2025 – Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, reports new findings from Perficient fueled by Clarivoy data on the limitations of current sales tracking in dealerships in its latest white paper, “From Click to Car Sale: How…
