A record 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. More specifically, 1,189,051 new electric vehicles (EVs) were put into service as the slow shift to an electrified future continued unabated. In 2023, the EV share of the total U.S. vehicle … Continued
A replay of the 2024 Cox Automotive Industry Insights webcast held on Monday, January 8, is available below. Jonathan Smoke and the Industry Insights team provided a comprehensive update on the automotive industry for the new year. This session covered the new, used, and wholesale markets for 2023, along with insights and data from Cox Automotive … Continued
ATLANTA (Jan. 8, 2024) – Following a downward trend that began in the second half of the year, 2023 ended with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index down 0.5% in December from November. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) dropped to 204.0, down 7.0% from the previous year, a larger decline than originally expected. … Continued
The 2024 Cox Automotive Industry Insights webcast will be hosted today, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. EST. Join Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Industry Insights team for a 60-minute event that will provide a comprehensive update on the automotive industry for the new year. This session will cover the new, used, and wholesale markets for 2023, … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.5% in December from November. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) dropped to 204.0, down 7.0% from a year ago. Compared to December 2021, used-vehicle values are down nearly 21%. “December’s decline brought a volatile year to a close,” said Jeremy Robb, … Continued
Due to audience overlap, the topline highlights from the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the 2024 forecast are being included in the Cox Automotive Industry Insights 2024 Webcast taking place today, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. EST. In place of a live Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index call, the Industry Insights team is providing the deep dive … Continued
Job growth in December was stronger than expected, but prior months were revised down. The three-month average shows slowing growth, and that slowing should continue in 2024. The unemployment rate was steady as labor force participation fell and wage inflation accelerated slightly. The pace of new-vehicle sales increased in December as sales into rental fleets … Continued
In December, sales into large rental and government fleets increased compared to the previous year, with rental having a particularly strong month. Commercial sales decreased year over year but were up month over month. An analysis of Bobit’s data by Cox Automotive revealed that there was a 21.7% increase in sales to large fleets (excluding … Continued
ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2024 – For the U.S. auto market, the word that will likely sum up 2024 is “normalcy,” according to Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024. Powered by the best data and keenest insights, Cox Automotive developed five themes that offer a collective vision and valuable perspective on the road ahead for the U.S. auto … Continued
Join Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, and the Industry Insights team for Cox Automotive Industry Insights 2024, a special webcast recapping 2023 and providing a 2024 outlook. Monday, Jan. 8 11 a.m. EST. This 60-minute session will provide a comprehensive update on the U.S. auto industry, covering the new, used, and … Continued