Used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of May were higher than in April, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market data, as sales fueled by tax refunds slowed. In all, the tax refund season – oftentimes a lift for the used-vehicle market – was unremarkable in 2024, delivering a muted “spring bounce.” 2.27M … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.3% from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 199.1, which was down 11.3% from the full month of May 2023. The seasonal adjustment mitigated the results for the month. The non-adjusted price … Continued
Despite generally healthy sales in April, brands with 100+ average days’ supply pulled the average days’ supply up two days at the start of May to 76 days, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. One month ago, at the start of April, days’ supply stood at 74. 2.84M Total Inventoryas … Continued
According to vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in April decreased from March and were down by 7.0% month over month. A total of 1.45 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during April, up 4.8% year over year. Days’ supply at the start of April … Continued
Automotive News Daily Drive Podcast, May 13, 2024 – Cox Automotive Chief Product Officer Marianne Johnson joins Jamie Butters, executive editor at Automotive News, for an episode of the Daily Drive podcast. On this episode, Butters and Johnson discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the auto industry.
New-vehicle affordability declined in April, reversing some of the improvement in March, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “The decline in affordability resulted from negative trends in pricing and incentives, as manufacturers and dealers were less aggressive on promotions and discounting than they were for the quarter end,” said Cox Automotive Chief … Continued
ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A downward slide in new-vehicle prices through the first quarter of 2024 reversed course in April, with average transaction prices (ATPs) increasing by 2.2% to $48,510, the highest prices since December 2023. The April price estimates were released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. Year over year, new-vehicle … Continued
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 report covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends, tax refund … Continued
ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The findings indicate that nearly half … Continued
Highlights Used Vehicle Sales and Values In April, used retail vehicle sales volumes decreased compared to March, while certified pre-owned (CPO) sales declined month over month. Additionally, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined on a seasonally adjusted basis. Consumer Credit According to the latest Federal Reserve report, consumer credit, excluding mortgages, experienced a significant … Continued