Central Dispatch Introduces New Suite of Market Intelligence Solutions that Leverage Data and AI to Help Drive Client Profitability

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ATLANTA – January 23, 2025 – Cox Automotive’s industry-leading logistics brand, Central Dispatch, is debuting all-new Market Intelligence capabilities, including a new AI-powered pricing tool, API for pricing insights, enterprise data file and market report. Fueled by rich data from the industry’s largest transportation marketplace, these Market Intelligence offerings give dealers, transportation brokers and carriers … Continued

FordDirect and Cox Automotive’s VinSolutions Strengthen Their Partnership with Smart VINCENT Integration

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ATLANTA—Jan. 22, 2025—VinSolutions, Cox Automotive Inc.’s AI-powered marketing, sales and service solution suite, today announced it has strengthened its partnership with FordDirect through a new integration with Smart VINCENT. This new integration benefits Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers currently enrolled in the CRM Data Edge program by simplifying and expediting the sales process, saving them … Continued

Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 29

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Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle … Continued

Will Trump Make the Auto Industry Great Again?

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The auto industry has been experiencing more disruption and innovation than any period over the past 100 years. Automakers are struggling to contend with the compounding impact of the transition to electric vehicles, tariffs, the rise of Chinese automakers, and a complicated web of government regulations across the globe. With President Trump entering the White … Continued

Cox Automotive to Showcase New Retail and Inventory Solutions at NADA Show 2025, as the Auto Industry Gains Momentum

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ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will showcase new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, opening later this week in New Orleans. Cox Automotive, the largest exhibitor … Continued

EV Market Monitor – December 2024

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As December 2024 wrapped up, the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market continued to reach new milestones. December saw record-breaking EV market share for both new and used EVs, with inventory levels tightening and closing the gap between EVs and ICE+ models. While the average transaction price for new EVs edged up slightly, the average listing … Continued

Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: Jan. 21

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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

Auto Market Weekly Summary

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Key Highlights Inflation Trends Headline inflation, according to the CPI, accelerated to an increase of 0.4% in December, driven by rising gas prices. However, core CPI, which excludes food and energy, saw a decelerating increase of 0.2%, which was weaker than expected. Shelter costs remained high, with a steady increase of 0.3%. Retail Sales Performance … Continued

EV Battery Health Scores Now Available on Autotrader Listings

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ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2025 – Battery health, like engine health in a gas-powered car, is critical to keeping your electric vehicle running. Whether you are a seasoned electric car owner or considering the switch to buy one, when you keep your EV battery in top condition, the car lasts longer and retains more of its original … Continued

Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Flat in December, Up 12% Year Over Year

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According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in December1 were flat month over month compared to November.  A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during December, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at … Continued