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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
Economic growth for the second quarter was revised down, but it still showed a small increase from the first quarter. Consumer spending growth accelerated, but income growth slowed while inflation ticked up. Pending home sales increased slightly again. The August…
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…
Existing home sales declined in July, while new home sales increased slightly. Total home sales fell in July as high mortgage rates hurt affordability and limited existing home supply. Jobless claims remain remarkably stable, which does not indicate a major deterioration…
