Ford reports fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results Thursday, Feb. 4, after the stock market closes. Analysts expect Ford to report a small loss, though they would not be surprised to see the automaker outperform forecasts. Ford already has warned about one-time expenses reflected in the quarter, including a recall for potentially defective Takata airbags … Continued
Our Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins us once again from his home studio in Atlanta, GA, with the latest on the impacts of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. The latest on COVID-19’s nationwide impact Continuing jobless claims and impacts by state Consumer sentiment in the U.S. and in the largest DMAs Cox Automotive consumer survey … Continued
We all know that 2020 created huge shifts in consumer habits and behaviors – from the way we shop, work, eat and even how our kids learn. Our world has become much more digital and companies have embraced contactless business models almost overnight. Of course, this shift to digital has had a profound impact on … Continued
January U.S. auto sales will be confirmed by many automakers on Tuesday, and the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team is forecasting healthy numbers. Our forecast, shared last week, calls for volume of approximately 1.1 million vehicles, down from a year ago, but moving at a good pace similar to last month. The January seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) is expected to … Continued
The downward trend in new daily COVID-19 cases continues, but new variants are raising concerns. The economy grew in the fourth quarter. Consumer spending slowed, savings grew, and consumer confidence improved. Economy grows: The first estimate of fourth quarter 2020 real GDP growth came in at 4.0% (annualized), less than the 4.2% expected. Based on … Continued
Join Automotive News Publisher Jason Stein for a daily podcast series about the coronavirus crisis. He speaks with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about how the virus is impacting and reshaping the automotive industry. The new Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley sees growth opportunities for the dealership services giant in digital retailing and areas such … Continued
Little new information emerged from the Fed today as they issued their official statement following their first meeting of 2021. The biggest change in the official statement was acknowledging that “… the pace of the recovery in economic activity and employment has moderated in recent months.” The Fed is clearly staying on course with its … Continued
Our Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins us once again from his home studio in Atlanta, GA, with the latest on the impacts of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. The latest on COVID-19’s nationwide impact Continuing jobless claims and impacts by state Consumer sentiment in the U.S. and in the largest DMAs Cox Automotive consumer survey … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2021 – January is normally the quietest month of the year for vehicle sales as buyers take a break after holiday shopping, but according to a Cox Automotive forecast released today, January 2021 U.S. auto sales are expected to be healthy, up from last month and down less than 4% from January … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2021 – Cox Automotive announced today that Ken Kraft is joining the company as executive vice president and chief marketing officer, effective Monday, February 8. Kraft will report to Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley and join the executive leadership team. The CMO role has been expanded and elevated to support more growth … Continued
