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
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.39 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 1.9% year over year and 2.3% month over month. Days’ supply … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose for the fourth consecutive month at the start of December, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in November, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.31M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 1, 2025 50 Days’ Supply $25,730 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a … Continued
Now that we are in December and government data is flowing again, we have additional data points for the automotive market and new (but dated) reports on the economy. This week provided updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, consumer sentiment, and spending and income, although those reports cover September. We will not receive much data … Continued
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2025 – The Q4 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a significant decline in dealer confidence as economic and market challenges persist. Market sentiment for both current and future conditions fell below the positive threshold in the fourth quarter, signaling caution as dealers face rising costs, higher prices and economic uncertainty, … Continued
More updates on economic metrics are being received, leading up to Thanksgiving. Last week focused on updates about job creation and unemployment, while this week brings the September update for producer prices. The next release for the consumer price index data will come on Dec. 18, which is notable as the Federal Reserve will be making … Continued
October marked a sharp reversal for the electric vehicle (EV) market as the expiration of the federal EV tax credit cooled demand after three months of accelerated sales. Buyers rushed to secure incentives before the deadline, but once it passed, momentum slowed. Inventories climbed quickly, and pricing shifted upward for both new and used EVs, … Continued
Editor’s note: Jeremy Robb, interim chief economist at Cox Automotive, will keep the Auto Market Weekly Summary rolling as Jonathan Smoke transitions to his new role as chief strategy officer. Last week saw the end of the longest government shutdown in history come to a stop on Wednesday evening after a record 43 days. Over … Continued
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.40 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 3.4% month over month and up 1.5% year over year. Days’ … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose again at the start of November, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in October, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.26M Total Inventoryas of Nov. 3, 2025 48 Days’ Supply $25,945 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply of 2.26 … Continued
