The first week of 2026 brought several important data releases: December jobs and unemployment figures, consumer credit trends, consumer sentiment readings and a final look at 2025 auto sales performance. With the new year underway, economic and automotive reports are flowing fast and furious, and we’ll continue tracking these developments in the weeks ahead. New-Vehicle … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2026 – The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) closed out December at 205.5, marking a 0.4% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices compared to December 2024 and a modest 0.1% gain month over month. The year-end data reflect a market that has largely stabilized, with non-seasonally adjusted prices up 0.5% year over … Continued
Now that we’re officially into the new year, here’s a market update from the holiday-shortened week. The final week of 2025 brought limited economic data releases, but the updates we received were largely positive. We’ll cover December’s housing and labor market indicators, the growing disconnect between consumer sentiment and spending behavior, and how declining interest … Continued
Last week brought critical updates on the Fed’s dual mandate with November’s jobs report and CPI data. Both reports point toward a labor market under pressure while inflation looks to be cooling, although many economists are taking the report with a grain of salt. Additionally, the Economic and Industry Insights team hosted a webinar exploring key … Continued
A replay of the Cox Automotive Q4 2025 Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, is available. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team delivered a final update on the U.S. automotive market, focusing on the new, used and electric vehicle markets for 2025. This call also provided the team with an … Continued
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call on Dec. 17. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the full-year forecasts quarterly and updates … Continued
The Cox Automotive Q4 2025 Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call will be held today, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. EST. The presentation is available for download. The Economic and Industry Insights team will deliver a final update on the U.S. automotive market, focusing on the new, used and electric vehicle markets for 2025. This … Continued
The Cox Automotive Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call will be hosted on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. EST, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the fourth quarter. Join us for a 60-minute session in which the Economic and Industry Insights team will deliver a final update on the U.S. automotive market, … Continued
In November, the electric vehicle (EV) market’s downturn deepened, with the expiration of the federal tax credit continuing to weigh on demand. Market share reached multi-year lows as sales declined. Weak demand fueled a surge in inventory, with days’ supply reaching elevated levels. Pricing eased across the market, underscoring an industry struggling to find balance … Continued
The second full week of December was quiet except for the Federal Reserve’s last meeting of the year – and it delivered some drama. Last week, our team provided updates on credit availability and new- and used-vehicle inventory levels. This week, we will receive new information on jobs and unemployment early in the week, before … Continued
