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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Updated, Dec. 1, 2022 – When considering the new-vehicle market in the U.S., the Cox Automotive Economics and Industry Insights team has been trying to balance two distinct market realities: supply and demand. For much of 2022, tight inventory (supply)…
The release of new data was limited last week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. What news there was represented a mixed bag. New home sales were stronger than expected. Jobless claims increased. Consumer sentiment showed mixed views. The Fed released…
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…
