Access to auto credit tightened again in May, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. Following tightening across all channels and all lender types in April, credit availability declined again in May in most channels. The All-Loans Index fell 0.4% to 96.4 in May, the lowest reading since February … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 2.7% in May from April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 224.5, down 7.6% from a year ago. “Price erosion continued in May, with another month-over-month drop in the index bringing it 0.3 points below our January result,” said Chris … Continued
In the complex and dynamic automotive market, reliable data and smart insights provide a critical map for the road ahead. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team strives to collect, analyze and share the best information possible, pulling from numerous reputable sources, including Cox Automotive’s unmatched portfolio of first-party automotive data. The 2023 CAMIO The … Continued
ATLANTA, June 7, 2023 – Overall dealer sentiment in the U.S. improved slightly in Q2 2023, according to the quarterly Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index released today. The current market index is now at 45, up from 43 in Q1 but still below the threshold of 50, indicating that more dealers see the current auto … Continued
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Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, increased 37.2% year over year in May to 228,342 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. “May fleet sales had another strong month of gains over last year with rental, government and commercial all rising,” said Cox Automotive Senior economist Charlie … Continued
At the start of June, the outlook appears to be improving with the passage of the increase in the debt ceiling and a strong jobs report for May. The May employment report represented a resilient labor market with accelerating job growth but an increasing unemployment rate and decelerating wage growth. The jobs gain of 339,000 … Continued
Growing income and spending data indicate that the consumer is alive and well, and inflation is still a factor that could lead to further Fed rate increases. First-quarter economic growth was revised upward but still reflected a slowing economy in aggregate. Beneath the headline deceleration was strong consumer spending. Consumer incomes and spending saw accelerating … Continued
Updated, June 2, 2023 – Initial estimates of new-vehicle sales in May indeed suggest that year-over-year volume growth was even stronger than our forecast of 20.3%. New-vehicle inventory was at a two-year high heading into the month, and some automakers were beginning to turn up the volume on incentives. As expected, pent-up demand and improved … 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