Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in December compared to November. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 204.8, an increase of 0.4% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index reduced the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined at a … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 – The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive has unveiled record highs in new-car buyer satisfaction, driven by advancements in digital tools helping seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities. This seamless integration – known as an omnichannel buying experience – saves time, reduces repetition and ultimately improves satisfaction with … Continued
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 spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2025 – Cox Automotive has released an optimistic outlook for the automotive market as 2025 gets underway. The U.S. auto market finished 2024 with momentum, and despite some uncertainties, the current trajectory is positive. New-vehicle sales in 2024 finished near 16.0 million, according to estimates from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, an … Continued
Key Highlights Strong Q4 Momentum in Auto Market The auto industry continues to show resilience despite challenges in consumer confidence and purchase plans. Economic Growth and Consumer Spending The final estimate of the third-quarter real GDP showed a stronger pace of growth at 3.1% from the 2.8% prior estimate. Home Sales and Mortgage Rates All … Continued
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of December were unchanged from November but lower than in early December 2023. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Dec. 5, 2024 46 Days’ Supply $25,565 Average Listing Price 69,734 Average Mileage As December opened, the total supply of used … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased by nearly 2% month over month from October. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 13% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles … Continued
As 2024 draws to a close, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market continues to gain momentum. November saw steady growth in sales for both new and used EVs, with inventory tightening and narrowing the gap between EVs and ICE+ models. Additionally, the average transaction price for new EVs and the average listing price for used EVs … Continued
November saw another month of increased sales pace as consumers and dealers alike expressed optimism and confidence in the economy and vehicle availability. Inventory increased by just over 8,700 units through the month of November. Sales increased by 6.5%, with 67,000 more units sold in November compared to October. 3.15M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 5, … Continued
The Fed confirmed today that they have stuck to the plan of cutting another quarter point in the Fed Funds Rate, but their outlook for additional cuts was scaled back. Rate policy is now expected to move only a half point in 2025, which is half of what they projected just three months ago. This … Continued