ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2022 – New-vehicle inventory levels are improving, but prices remain elevated. According to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a record high of $48,681. November prices rose 0.9% ($422) month … Continued
Consumer credit growth accelerated in October as revolving credit increased but non-revolving credit declined. Auto loan credit access tightened sharply in November across all channels and across all lender types as every factor moved against consumers. Used-vehicle sales likely declined in November, and wholesale used-vehicle prices declined again. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index is … Continued
The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 8, Cox Automotive Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski is joined by Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs and Research Manager Quentin … Continued
Access to auto credit tightened sharply in November, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All-Loans Index declined 2.6% to 101.2 in November, reflecting that auto credit was harder to get in the month compared to October. The decline in access reflected conditions that were tightest since October … Continued
ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2022 – U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the fourth quarter of 2022 dropped to the lowest level since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). At 43, the current market index is below the threshold of 50, indicating that more dealers view the current auto market … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 0.3% in November from October. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 199.4, down 14.2% from a year ago. This is the first time the MUVVI has dropped below 200.0 since August 2021. The non-adjusted price change in November was a … Continued
Financial markets have taken another ride on the Wishful Thinking About Fed Policy roller coaster over the last week. Fed Chair Jerome Powell sent the invitation to come on board with a speech he gave last Wednesday, the final day of November, at the Brookings Institute. The speech gave markets what they wanted to hear. … Continued
Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, increased 8.2% month over month in November to 160,989 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. Combined sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets were up nearly 55% year over year in November, the fifth consecutive month of double-digit, year-over-year … 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.
Job growth in November did not slow as much as expected or as desired by the Fed. The unemployment rate was steady at 3.7%, and wage growth accelerated. Jobless claims increased throughout November. Continuing claims have risen from historic lows but are at the highest levels in 38 weeks. Consumer spending growth accelerated in November … Continued
