Cox Automotive Strategy Chief Amy Mills to Retire After 25 Years Press Releases 1 min read Amy Mills, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Cox Automotive, will retire at the end of the year after nearly 25 years with the company. Mills joined Cox in 2001, holding more than a dozen leadership roles spanning brand marketing, product management, client service and strategy. Her career began as an assistant marketing … Continued
Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher, as Higher Costs Hit Automakers, 2026 Model Year Product Arrives 4 min read New-vehicle prices in July remained largely unchanged from June, with only a slight decline month over month as incentive spending accelerated and fueled strong sales volumes. According to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book, however, annual gains in new-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) and manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) – two key measures of vehicle … Continued
Cox Automotive Advances AI-Powered Dealership Innovation with New vAuto and UVeye Integration Press Releases 4 min read ATLANTA and TEANECK, NJ – August 11, 2025 – Cox Automotive continues to redefine the future of automotive retail with the latest evolution of its vAuto platform, the industry’s leading inventory management solution. The company today announced a new vAuto integration with UVeye that brings AI-powered inspection capabilities directly into the appraisal and inventory sourcing … Continued
Auto Market Weekly Summary 5 min read The pace of new and used auto sales picked up as prices declined slightly and credit loosened, while loan performance was mixed. New light-vehicle sales increased 6.6% year over year in July, with one more selling day than July 2024. Large fleet buyers contributed strongly to July’s performance. Retail sales also improved. Lower prices and higher incentives … Continued
Auto Credit Access Climbs for Third Straight Month in July, Driven by Higher Approvals and Competitive Rates 4 min read In July 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index continued its upward trend, reflecting a third consecutive month of improved credit access. The All-Loans Index rose to 98.1, up from 97.1 in June, marking a 1.0-point increase month over month. This extends the broader run of loosening credit conditions that began in late summer 2024. The … Continued
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in July 7 min read Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in July compared to June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 207.4, which is still an increase of 2.9% from a year ago, while lower than June levels by 0.5%. The seasonal adjustment muted the results for the month, … Continued
The Trump Tariff Stance Has Shifted. Where Are We Now? 8 min read It’s been four months since President Trump announced his administration’s new tariff plans for the auto market, and the impacts are already being felt far and wide. As we’ve noted, the automotive industry is highly globalized, with nearly half of the vehicles sold in the U.S. manufactured outside of the U.S. The most challenging aspect … Continued
Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: August 5 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
Auto Market Weekly Summary 4 min read Hiring stalls out, inflation ticks up, but real consumer spending remains positive The first estimate of second-quarter real GDP growth showed a sharp rebound as seasonally adjusted annualized growth was 3.0% following a decline of 0.5% in the prior quarter. The increase was driven by a collapse in imports so was again more of an … Continued
Northeast Great Dane Celebrates Grand Opening of Sutton, Massachusetts, Parts and Service Shop, Expanding Presence in New England Press Releases 4 min read ATLANTA – [July 30, 2025] – Northeast Great Dane, a Fleet Services by Cox Automotive company, announced the grand opening of its newest trailer sales and service facility in Sutton, Massachusetts. The state-of-the-art shop expands the company’s footprint in the Northeast and underscores its commitment to providing best-in-class support to fleets across New England. The … Continued
