Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in May rose 5.4%, over 11,000 units, from last May to finish at 219,633. This total is up nearly 5,000 units, a 2.3% increase from April’s number. CPO sales year to date remain up 6.0%, or 61,000 units, compared to the first five months of 2022, which was a rough year … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 3.2% from May in the first 15 days of June. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 217.3, which was down 9.4% from the full month of June 2022. The seasonal adjustment contributed to some of the decline. The non-adjusted price … Continued
Year-over-year inflation declined again in May, with headline inflation down to 4% from a year ago. More decline is ahead when used-car prices and rents finally accurately reflect what has already happened. With inflation continuing to decline and lagged impacts still coming from the monetary tightening over the last 15 months, the Federal Reserve left … Continued
Revised, July 14, 2023 – The inventory and days of supply of used vehicles edged higher at the end of May from April, and the average listing price climbed past the $27,000 mark, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.20M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of May 29, 2023 49 Days’ Supply … Continued
Revised, July 13, 2023 – New-vehicle inventory in May reached its highest level in two years, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data, with a notable increase from the previous month. Days of supply increased due to a slight weakening in sales toward month-end. Despite a decline in the average listing price, … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved slightly again in May. Strong income growth helped to offset modestly higher prices and slightly higher rates. Higher prices and rates caused the typical payment to increase slightly from what had been the lowest payment in April since October. The number of median weeks of income needed to purchase the average new … Continued
The Fed did not raise rates today, which was widely expected. This was the first meeting without an increase after 10 straight increases. However, the Fed avoided calling it a pause or the end of rate increases and set a clear expectation that at least one more rate increase was likely as early as the … Continued
The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 13, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs, … Continued
Used-vehicle sales volumes were stable in May relative to April, but they were off from the normal seasonal pattern, which is to see growth. Volumes were down 11% year-to-year, the worst performance so far this year. Wholesale used vehicle values fell again in May, and the price declines accelerated as the month progressed. Consumers continue … Continued
ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 – The average price Americans paid for a new vehicle in May remained below the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for the fifth consecutive month, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the U.S. increased … Continued