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 15, Cox Automotive Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Mirlene Jean-Simon is joined by Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager, … Continued
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ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2023 – The average price Americans paid for a new vehicle in August 2023 was virtually flat compared to one year ago, as higher inventory levels and increased incentives held year-over-year price gains in check. The average transaction price of a new vehicle in August was $48,451, up only $42 from one … Continued
Access to auto credit improved again in August, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. Following tightening across all channels and all lender types in the spring, the summer has shown continuous improvement in credit access across most channels and all lender types, except new, which had a decrease. … Continued
New-vehicle sales rose slightly in August and were up double-digits compared to a year ago. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of sales (SAAR) declined to 15.0 million from 15.7 in July. Sales into fleet and increasing incentives contributed to the gains. Both sales to rental fleets and incentives doubled. The used-vehicle sales performance compared to … Continued
Used-vehicle inventory declined throughout August on stronger sales, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. The total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the U.S. stood at 2.25 million units at the beginning of September, down less than 7,500 units from the supply … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.2% in August from July. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 212.2, down 7.7% from a year ago. “August brought a stop to wholesale price declines, though it was only a small reversal of the larger magnitude declines so far … Continued
ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2023 – Overall dealer sentiment in the U.S. held mostly steady in Q3 2023 compared to Q2, as high interest rates and economic concerns weigh heavily on the U.S. auto market, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The Q3 current market index was 45, still below the threshold of … Continued
New-vehicle inventory, especially for most domestic brands, grew through August ahead of a potential strike by the UAW. The union’s contract with GM, Ford and Stellantis expires on Sept. 14. 2.06M Total Inventoryas of Sept. 4, 2023 58 Days’ Supply $47,417 Average Listing Price Throughout August, the total U.S. supply of available unsold new vehicles … Continued
In August, sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets increased compared to the previous year. According to a Cox Automotive analysis of Bobit data, there was a 33.9% rise in sales to large fleets (excluding dealer and manufacturer fleets), with 172,075 units sold. Sales to rental fleets saw a 101.6% increase, while sales to … Continued
