Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 36 1 min read 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
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of August 6 min read Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased from July in the first 15 days of August. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 206.5, showing a rise of only 1.2% from the full month of August 2024. The seasonal adjustment was responsible for the decline in the index … Continued
Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: August 19 5 min read 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
Cox Automotive Completes Acquisition of Bel Air and Tallahassee Auto Auctions and Welcomes 450+ New Team Members News Press Releases 3 min read ATLANTA – August 18, 2025 – Cox Automotive today announced it has officially closed the acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction near Baltimore, Maryland, and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Tallahassee, Florida. This bold move marks Manheim’s first auction addition in nearly 25 years—further cementing Manheim as the world’s largest wholesale marketplace as it celebrates its … Continued
Car and Driver Launches Marketplace, Powered by Autotrader, Connecting Visitors to Millions of New and Used Vehicle Listings News Press Releases 6 min read ANN ARBOR, MI, and ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 – Car and Driver, the world’s largest automotive media brand, and Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, today announced the launch of the Car and Driver Marketplace, a premium shopping experience that connects research and vehicle listings, powered by Autotrader, on CarandDriver.com. With this exclusive partnership, shoppers can … Continued
Auto Market Weekly Summary 4 min read Retail sales remained strong in July, even though core inflation reaccelerated, but higher inflation expectations are weighing on consumer sentiment. The initial retail sales report for July saw a slightly slower-than-expected growth in sales, but June’s sales were revised higher. Retail sales remain strong, with July building on a strong June. The consumer is still behind … Continued
EV Market Monitor – July 2025 5 min read The electric vehicle (EV) market gained strong momentum in July, with new and used EV sales rising sharply as consumers accelerated purchases ahead of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration. Inventory tightened, incentives climbed, and pricing adjusted – highlighting a market still heavily influenced by policy support but increasingly responsive to real-time demand. New … Continued
Affordability for New Vehicles Rises Again in July on Lower Prices, Higher Incomes and Incentives 2 min read July marked the second consecutive month of improved new‑vehicle affordability after the dip that followed the tariff announcements, according to the Cox Automotive and Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “In July, new-vehicle affordability improved to the best level since March, when tariffs were first announced,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “Higher incentives, higher … Continued
Used-Vehicle Inventory Holds Steady in August as Days’ Supply Hits Three-Year Low 2 min read According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of August showed little movement month over month. Still, they were up compared to early August 2024. 2.20M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of July 31, 2025 43 Days’ Supply $25,527 Average Listing Price 72,691 Average Mileage As August opened, the … Continued
Used-Vehicle Sales Accelerate in July; CPO Market Defies Supply Constraints 2 min read According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in July1 increased month over month compared to June. A total of 1.52 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during July, up 8.9% month over month and up 7.0% year over year. Days’ … Continued
