Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. This month, Chris Frey, senior manager 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 initial retail sales report for June was mixed, with upward revisions to May but weaker-than-expected growth in June. Adjusted for inflation, retail sales were unchanged for the month. Existing home sales declined more than expected in June. Supply continues…
A recent analysis by Cox Automotive of Xtime metrics revealed that service activity increased again at franchised dealerships in the U.S. in June compared to the previous month. Meanwhile, service revenue decreased just slightly for the second month, off its…
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…
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.0% from June in the first 15 days of July. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 213.1, which was down 11.1% from the full month…
Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in June rose 8.4%, over 17,000 units, over last June to finish at 223,718. This total is up over 4,000 units, a nearly 2% increase from May’s number. CPO sales year to date remain up 6.4%,…
Year-over-year inflation declined again in June, and the monthly increase in core prices is finally decelerating. Headline inflation was down to 3.1% year-over-year in June, the lowest level since March 2021. Compared to last year, used-vehicle sales performance improved in…
New-vehicle affordability was unchanged in June, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Strong income growth helped to offset higher prices and slightly higher rates. Higher prices and rates caused the typical payment to increase somewhat from May,…
The used-vehicle market has shed the volatility seen during the pandemic and chip shortage, with inventory and prices holding rather steady, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of June 26, 2023…
ATLANTA – July 14, 2023 – After a successful launch and aggressive expansion in the eastern U.S., Cox Automotive has now enabled sellers in California to join in the Upside™ wholesale experience. This significant expansion brings on sellers throughout California,…
