ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 – New-vehicle transaction prices (ATP) in February 2024 held mostly steady, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, falling less than one-tenth of 1% from the revised January ATP. The average transaction price of a new vehicle in the U.S. last month was $47,244, down 2.2% from February 2023 and down … Continued
Job growth in February accelerated and was stronger than expected, but prior job numbers were revised down substantially. Some metrics indicate weakening – like the downward revisions, slower wage growth, and higher unemployment rate. However, the three-month average for job creation is at the highest pace in eight months. New-vehicle sales recovered in February from … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in February compared to January. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 203.8, a decline of 13.1% from a year ago. The index was down 0.1% against the month of January 2024. The seasonal adjustment magnified February’s results. The non-adjusted … Continued
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The new-vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, improved to 15.8 million in February, up from 15.0 million in January, which was impacted by winter weather. An update on new-vehicle sales in February was published this morning. Real GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised down slightly to 3.2%, which … Continued
Existing home sales increased modestly in January, as the bottom in home sales was likely in 2023. However, the existing home supply remains only half of what is considered normal, and home prices still show above-average year-over-year increases. Jobless claims so far this year are not showing any substantial change in trend, reflecting limited stress … Continued
Updated, March 4, 2024 – As forecast by the Cox Automotive team, new-vehicle sales in the U.S. picked up in February, as warmer weather and increasing consumer sentiment as measured by Morning Consult combined to help sales improve notably from the January slowdown. Total new-vehicle sales in February are now estimated at 1.25 million, above our … Continued
According to estimates based on vAuto Live Market View data, retail used-vehicle sales in January increased from December but were down by 3.1% compared to January 2023. A total of 1,354,075 used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during January, up 4.7% from December and the highest volume since … Continued
ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2024 – One year after joining Cox Automotive, FleetNet America will share how it’s evolving the maintenance experience for fleets at this year’s Technology & Maintenance Council Meeting in New Orleans from March 4-7, 2024. FleetNet is proud to offer the nation’s largest network of vetted service providers and industry-leading 24/7/365 customer … 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