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EV Battery Health Scores Now Available on Autotrader Listings

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

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

Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases to Start January

According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of January increased from December but were lower than in early January 2024. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Jan. 6, 2025 48 Days’ Supply $25,721 Average Listing Price 68,787 Average Mileage As January opened, the total supply of used … Continued

vAuto Enhances its ProfitTime GPS and Provision Solutions with Centralized Inventory Management and a New Appraisal Experience to Streamline Dealer Operations 

ATLANTA—January 17, 2025— vAuto, a Cox Automotive, Inc. brand, today announced two new innovative enhancements to its industry-leading solutions, ProfitTime GPS and Provision: Centralized Inventory Management to support dealer group oversight and a new appraisal experience, which help dealers win more trade-ins in a supply constrained used vehicle market. Designed to streamline operations, enhance transparency, … Continued

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in the First Half of January

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher than those of December in the first 15 days of January. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 205.4, now showing a gain of 0.7% from the full month of January 2024. The seasonal adjustment dampened the results for the … Continued

Xtime Adds New Features to Modernize the Automotive Service Experience

ATLANTA—Jan. 17, 2025—Cox Automotive Inc. today announced new capabilities to Xtime, the industry leading service platform for dealerships. Designed to deliver a modern service experience from appointment to payment, the new capabilities span communications, multimedia, reporting and connected workflows, while empowering dealerships to maximize service revenue and elevate the customer experience. “Xtime’s latest enhancements underscore … Continued

Robust December Sales Draw Down New-Vehicle Inventory to Start the Year

New-vehicle sales roared at the end of the year, with a strong December finish. Following the resolution of election uncertainties, interest rates began to decline and inventory levels reached their peak for the year. This created an ideal blend of improved consumer sentiment, bigger discounts and evident optimism in the market. New-vehicle sales rose by … Continued

December Sees Decline in New-Vehicle Affordability, Monthly Payments Hit Six-Month High

New-vehicle affordability declined in December, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Lower interest rates, higher incentives and increased incomes could not offset the impact of higher prices. “In December, new vehicles were only slightly less affordable than in the previous month,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “The December index … Continued

Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Prices Climb Higher For Fourth Consecutive Month, Flirt with All-Time High

New-vehicle prices in December climbed higher for the fourth consecutive month and were close to the all-time high marked in December 2022. Average transaction prices (ATPs), as measured by Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, typically peak in December, as high-priced models from luxury makers often sell well in the final month of the year. New-vehicle … Continued

Cox Automotive Releases Dealertrack 2025 Compliance Guide

ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2025 — Cox Automotive Inc. today announced the release of its annual Dealertrack Compliance Guide for 2025, its 20th edition. As the automotive industry remains stable yet faces major market shifts in the coming year related to fair financing, vehicle electrification and omnichannel buying, dealers must prioritize compliance to protect consumers and … Continued