The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. Download this week’s presentation
Economic growth for the third quarter was revised up in the latest estimate to the strongest in almost two years. Accelerating growth in consumer spending was a major driver of the growth, but the opposite is happening in the fourth quarter. Consumer spending grew in October but at a decelerated pace. The savings rate increased … Continued
Catching trade winds is the fastest way for sailors to navigate across the ocean. Everyone loves it when the winds are at their back, but trouble can arise when the winds change, and they eventually do. The auto industry has been sailing for the past 3 years with forceful tailwinds generated by COVID-induced economic stimulus … Continued
Updated, Dec. 5, 2023 – Early indications suggest the new-vehicle sales pace in November came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.3 million, aligned with the Cox Automotive forecast released late last month. Industry sales volumes were likely up more than 7% year over and year November and slightly higher than October. As … Continued
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of economic and industry insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle … Continued
The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. Download this week’s presentation
CBT News, Nov. 20, 2023 – Cox Automotive plays a critical role in maintaining the complex network of dealers, manufacturers, and vendors that comprise the modern automotive industry. Not only does the company provide essential services and insights to those in the car business, but it also remains at the forefront of technological innovation and market … Continued
According to a recent analysis by Cox Automotive of Xtime metrics, service activity at franchised dealerships in the U.S. increased in October, following a dip in September. The Repair Order Volume Index decreased compared to the previous year, the Repair Order Revenue Index remained higher than in October 2022. “The October service metrics from Xtime … Continued
Inflation cooled more than expected in October as most metrics based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data saw slower paces of increase from September and year over year. Retail sales declined in October but came in better than expected. Miscellaneous stores and motor vehicles and parts had the biggest declines for the month. Excluding autos … Continued
In October, certified pre-owned (CPO) sales experienced a slight decline, falling by less than 400 units from October 2022 to reach 207,189, a year-over-year decrease of 0.2%. However, this decrease is more pronounced compared to September, as month-over-month CPO sales were down by over 23,000 units, or 10.1%. One less selling day contributed to both … Continued
