This week, the National Automobile Dealers Association is hosting its annual convention in Las Vegas, showcasing the latest thinking and innovations from across the auto industry. Dealers are always interested to hear the latest thinking from their respective OEM executives at the make meetings. I suspect the OEMs’ message will drastically differ from the past … Continued
The financial damage from the six-week strike by the UAW against the three Detroit automakers will be the focus of upcoming earnings announcements, starting with General Motors. GM posts fourth-quarter and full-year financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Since the strike started late in the third quarter, the impact for that … Continued
New-vehicle sales in January came in lower than the Cox Automotive forecast, as a likely pullback from hotter-than-expected sales in December and colder-than-expected weather across much of the country in the middle of the month combined to hold consumers back. Total new-vehicle sales in January are now estimated at 1.08 million, below our forecast of … Continued
The economic data released last week affirmed a strong ending to 2023. Real GDP growth was 3.3% for the fourth quarter, which represented a slowing from the third quarter but was still very strong. All components of GDP were positive contributors, and while consumer spending decelerated, it remained at a healthy level for growth. Consumer … Continued
Hyundai Motor Company had a record-setting 2023 for U.S. sales as a company and individually for each of its three brands – Hyundai, Kia and Genesis. The South Korean automaker, which posted fourth-quarter and full-year financial results Jan. 25, closed 2023 as the No. 4 automaker in the U.S. as measured by vehicle sales, surpassing … Continued
ATLANTA – January 25, 2024 – Cox Automotive is again doubling down on its commitment to vehicle logistics, investing more than $100 million to revolutionize the vehicle transport industry through technology. This investment will transform the company’s industry-leading brand, Central Dispatch, from a matchmaking service that connects shippers and carriers into a fully integrated automotive … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2024 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will occupy the largest exhibition space at NADA Show 2024, which is being held February 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention routinely attracts tens of thousands of dealers and guests and is a … Continued
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According to a recent analysis of Xtime metrics by Cox Automotive, service activity at franchised dealerships in the U.S. decreased in December, following a rise in November. The Repair Order Volume Index fell compared to December 2022, while the Repair Order Revenue Index remained higher year over year. “The December numbers are aligned with expectations … Continued
Retail sales grew more than expected in December, posting their strongest performance since January 2023. New construction trends were mixed in December, but the underlying trend suggests stability in aggregate with more strength in single-family homes. Existing home sales declined in December to the lowest level since August 2010, with the lowest inventory since March … Continued