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New-Vehicle Average Transaction Prices Fall for First Time in Five Months After Recently Hitting Record High, According to Kelley Blue Book

The average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was down from August’s record but remains solidly above the $48,000 mark, according to new data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. The Kelley Blue Book new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) decreased to $48,094 in September, … Continued

Vehicle Loss From Hurricane Ian Could Top 50,000

We have received many inquiries about what we believe the damage due to Hurricane Ian might have been in Florida and the subsequent impact on replacement demand and wholesale prices. Here’s our thinking at this point:  We believe the likely range of severely damaged vehicles that could need replacement is between 30,000 and 70,000 vehicles. … Continued

Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: October 11

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 insights. Download this week’s presentation.

September CPO Sales Lowest Since February, Expected to Rebound

Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in September fell nearly 5%, just under 10,000 units, from August to finish at 201,707. This total is down over 26,000 units from last year and is the lowest monthly total since February of this year. 2022 CPO sales are down 15% year to date. September CPO Sales Leveraging a same-store … Continued

Auto Credit Availability Loosens in September for the First Time in Five Months

Access to auto credit expanded for the first time in five months in September, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All-Loans Index increased 1.1% to 103.7 in September, reflecting that auto credit was easier to get in the month compared to August. The improved access meant conditions … Continued

Auto Market Weekly Summary: October 10

The September employment report revealed a too-strong job market and raised the likelihood of the Fed doing another jumbo rate increase in early November. September saw slowing but strong job growth and a decline in the unemployment rate back to the pre-pandemic low of 3.5%. Wage growth was steady. Jobless claims have moved higher in … Continued

Jarryd Carver and Micheal Lee Receive Cox Automotive and NAMAD Rising Star Awards

ATLANTA, Oct. 10, 2022 – Cox Automotive, in partnership with the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD), awarded two Rising Star Awards at the Annual NAMAD Conference in Miami on Friday, October 7. The 2022 award recipients are Jarryd Carver, chief executive officer, Winners Circle Automotive Group, headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, and Michael Lee, … Continued

Q3 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call Replay Available

A replay of the Q3 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Friday, October 7, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive, discussed the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and industry trends that shaped the quarter. Smoke … Continued

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices See Large Decline Again in September

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 3.0% in September from August. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined to 204.5 and is now down 0.1% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change in September was a decline of 2.1% compared to August, moving the unadjusted average price down … Continued

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Sees Another Strong Decline as Market Continues To Slow

ATLANTA (Oct. 7, 2022) – Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 3.0% in September from August. This brought the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 204.5, down 0.1% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change declined 2.1% in September, bringing it to a decrease of 2.3% year over … Continued