Fourth quarter real GDP growth was revised down as consumer spending was downgraded more than the slowing originally estimated. Inventory growth helped deliver the relatively strong-looking number, which doesn’t speak to strong economic conditions. However, consumer spending has accelerated to start 2023. Consumer spending growth accelerated in January as personal income growth also accelerated. The … Continued
For many current car shoppers, new-vehicle prices are about as enjoyable as a sharp stick in the eye. All the reasons are well documented – supply disruptions, low inventory, new technology, higher interest rates, and automakers focused on high-earning buyers. With the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) now close to $50,000, finding big-ticket items … Continued
Updated, March 2, 2023 – The Cox Automotive Industry Insights team was expecting the auto market to deliver both year over year and month over month sales increases in February, and initial results indicate the sales gains were there. In fact, results likely beat the Cox Automotive forecast, with the sales pace likely reaching 14.9 … Continued
ATLANTA – Feb. 21, 2023 – As the transportation industry gears up for America Trucking Association’s Annual TMC Meeting, Cox Automotive Mobility is set to further amplify its position as the industry’s leader in fleet services and operations management. One year after introducing the new Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services brand at TMC 2022, the … Continued
The latest Cox Automotive analysis of Xtime metrics shows that service activity decreased and service revenue increased month over month at U.S. franchised dealerships in January. The Repair Order Revenue Index and the Repair Order Volume Index were both up compared to January 2022. The monthly Xtime volume and revenue metrics are designed to showcase … Continued
Stellantis has steered skillfully through the global computer chip shortage, maintaining the most abundant vehicle inventory in the U.S. auto industry for the past year while other automakers struggled with skimpy supply. Still, Stellantis posted a decline in U.S. sales in the fourth quarter while also cutting incentives. Its average transaction price rose to over … Continued
Year-over-year inflation declined in January but at a slower pace. Inflation remains elevated and much higher than the Federal Reserve’s target. Inflation impacting lower-income households remains extremely high. Retail sales increased more than expected in January. Adjusted for inflation, retail sales were unchanged year over year. Most categories are up year over year, and the consumer … 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 mid-month Manheim … Continued
The supply of used vehicles is lean as the spring selling season seems to be kicking off early this year, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.21M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Jan. 23, 2023 48 Days’ Supply $26,510 Average Listing Price 68,994 Average Mileage The total supply of unsold used … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 4.1% from January in the first 15 days of February. This was the largest February increase since 2009’s full-month 4.4% gain. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 234.0, which was down 7.3% from the full month of February 2022. The … Continued