This summary presents August data on retail sales, new construction, declining jobless claims, and the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2025. Consumer spending during the summer exceeded prior expectations, while the housing market remained weak. Lower rates…
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer…
August marked a second consecutive strong month for the electric vehicle (EV) market, with record sales and rising market share in both the new and used segments. As consumers acted quickly ahead of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit expiration,…
ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2025 – Cox Automotive has announced that effective Jan. 1, 2026, Fleet Services and FleetNet America will become one, unified fleet organization. This strategic alignment represents a major step forward in Cox Automotive’s long-term commitment to the…
This summary features August data on inflation, used-vehicle sales and prices, auto loan access and performance, as well as initial September consumer sentiment. Inflation is picking up from the impact of tariffs, auto loan access declined in August as auto…
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in August increased month over month compared to July. A total of 1.55 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent…
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose at the start of September, marking the highest point so far in 2025, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.21M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Sept. 1, 2025 43 Days’ Supply $25,393 Average…
New-vehicle inventory is gradually increasing as next-model-year vehicles arrive and measures to encourage electric vehicle purchases take effect. Sales in August were higher compared to previous months and the previous year; new-vehicle inventory and days’ supply have declined year over…
In August 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index signaled a modest tightening in auto credit conditions after several months of improvement. The All-Loans Index edged down to 97.8 from 98.0 in July, indicating that while credit remains broadly accessible, lenders…
ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2025 – New-vehicle prices moved higher in August as more model year 2026 vehicles hit dealer lots and automakers work to offset higher costs. According to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, price increases accelerated in August as both…
