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…
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’…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
For more than 175 installments, Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video has delivered a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke is signing off with this last video and moving on to be Cox Automotive’s chief…
