Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, decreased 4.6% month over month in September to 122,586 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. September 2022 Fleet Sales Fleet Sales Up Nearly 25% Year Over Year Combined sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets were up nearly 25% … Continued
Last week, we reviewed our sales forecasts for the third quarter of 2022 and offered our perspective on the factors that continue to present a bumpy road for the auto industry. A replay of that presentation is posted in the Cox Automotive Newsroom. This week, we are beginning to see more clearly the September data and, … Continued
ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 – While vehicle electrification continues to make strides, the lingering effects of the pandemic, the soaring cost of raw materials and geopolitical challenges have contributed to supply chain disruptions that have slowed widespread electric vehicles (EV) growth in the U.S. This perfect storm of bottlenecks outlined in Cox Automotive Mobility’s latest EV … Continued
September ended with negative mojo. Damage from Hurricane Ian is just now being assessed in Florida and South Carolina. Economic indicators were mixed. The final estimates for second-quarter economic growth as measured by GDP left the 0.6% decline unchanged, but consumer spending was revised up and was stronger than expected as inflation accelerated in the … Continued
A replay of the Cox Automotive Q3 2022 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call held on Wednesday, September 28, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and our Industry Insights team provided a deep dive into the economy and auto industry – the new, used and wholesale vehicle markets for the third quarter. The Cox Automotive September … Continued
As we did at the end of the second quarter, our team took a look back at the market predictions we posted in January. This quarterly review is helpful, as it allows us to see how the market has progressed compared to expectations. Forecasting is a tough business, especially in a year with so many changing … Continued
UPDATED, Oct. 3, 2022 – With the books closing on third-quarter new-vehicle sales, the market indeed—as forecast—is stuck in a low gear. At a brand level, sales results are markedly inconsistent. Hyundai and Kia are confirming record results; General Motors and Toyota finished the quarter with strong numbers. Others, including Buick, Nissan and Honda, continue to struggle. … Continued
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets as well as leasing, fleet and CPO sales and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. The Industry Insights team reviews the forecasts quarterly and updates them as changes in the market dictate. The 2022 forecasts were presented during the Cox Automotive Q3 2022 Industry … Continued
The Cox Automotive Q3 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call will be held today at 11 a.m. EDT. The presentation is now available for download. The September and Q3 sales forecast press release will be published in the Newsroom after the conclusion of the call. During the webcast, Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough … Continued
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.