Chevrolet gained on Toyota in shopping, and pickup truck consideration soared to record highs, according to Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report on non-luxury shopping for the first quarter of 2023. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch report is a consumer perception survey that also weaves in shopping behavior to determine how a brand or … Continued
Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in April fell more year over year than the overall used retail market. CPO sales decreased 4.2%, or over 9,000 units, from April 2022 to finish at 214,684. This total is down nearly 15,000 units, a 6% drop from March’s number. Year-to-date CPO sales remain up 6% compared to 2022. “April … 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 12, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs … Continued
New-vehicle affordability improved slightly in April and contributed to improving new-vehicle sales, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Most factors helped as declining new-vehicle prices, increasing incentives and improving incomes offset a small increase in the average new auto loan rate. The typical monthly payment declined to the lowest level since October … Continued
Year-over-year inflation declined again in April, in line with expectations. Consumers are increasingly tapping credit cards. Auto loan performance improved in April from the seasonal impact of households receiving tax refunds. Even so, loan performance remains worse than a year ago. Auto credit access declined in April across all auto sales channels and all lender … Continued
ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 – According to consumer research from Cox Automotive, automakers may face challenges if they expect to generate significant revenue from subscription-type features, also known as Features on Demand (FoD). In a new study titled “Software Monetization: The Emergence of Vehicle Features on Demand,” the Cox Automotive Research and Market Intelligence … Continued
CarDealershipGuy Podcast, May 12, 2023 — Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke joins CarDealershipGuy for a wide-ranging discussion on the automotive industry covering inventory, pricing and how the pandemic has permanently transformed the industry and more. Here’s the rundown:
The inventory of used vehicles edged higher at the end of April compared to March as the spring selling came to a close and sales slowed. However, supply remains below year-ago levels, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data, and days of supply have slipped. Meanwhile, the average listing price climbed … Continued
This year has been a whirlwind of economic headlines. First, it’s been the Fed and the ongoing will-they-or-won’t-they debate on interest rates. Last week came some clarity, an expected pause, but that clarity arrived as the debt-ceiling debate shifted into high gear. Now the worry is the U.S. government defaulting on its debt and spinning … Continued
Updated, June 15, 2023 – New-vehicle inventory closed April up from a month earlier to its highest level in two years, supporting surprisingly brisk sales, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. Meanwhile, days of supply dipped on higher sales. The average listing price of a new vehicle returned to above $47,000 … Continued