Our Kelley Blue Book team offers plenty of good advice for vehicle buyers; one of their most well-known features is the annual 5-year Cost to Own research. In that study, the team considers the total vehicle-related costs an owner will likely have to cover during the first five years of vehicle ownership. This includes out-of-pocket … Continued
Financial markets sold off Friday with the report on the Consumer Price Index showing inflation accelerating again in May. Inflation is also weighing on consumer attitudes as measures of consumer sentiment have shown further declines. The gains in inflation were broad based, but energy, food, shelter and vehicles played outsized roles in the monthly acceleration. … Continued
Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales in May fell to 208,423 units, down 7% from April’s 223,999 unit sales and down over 22% from May 2021. May’s CPO sales result is the lowest since February and halts four straight months of increases. MAY 2022 CPO SALES Leveraging a same-store set of dealerships selected to represent the country … Continued
Access to auto credit tightened in May, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All Loans Index declined 0.8% to 105.4 in May, reflecting that auto credit was harder to get in the month compared to April. Access was looser by 7.9% year over year, and compared to … 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 2, Cox Automotive Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski is joined by Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, Chris Frey, senior manager … Continued
ATLANTA, June 10, 2022 – U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the second quarter of 2022 softened as U.S. auto dealers’ attention turned to inflation, high costs and tight inventory, marking the fourth straight quarter-over-quarter decline in market sentiment. The current market index peaked at 67 in Q2 2021 and has been trending downward since. Still, at 54, … Continued
New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) increased to $47,148 in May 2022, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Prices rose 1% ($472) month over month and remain elevated compared to one year ago, up 13.5% ($5,613) from May 2021. The average price paid for a new vehicle in the … Continued
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Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.7% in May from April. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 222.7, up 9.7% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change in May increased 1.1% compared to April, leaving the unadjusted average price up 12.1% year over year. In May, … Continued
Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, decreased 8.7% month over month in May to 141,047 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. May 2022 Fleet Sales Combined sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets decreased 16.1% from May 2021. Sales into government fleets were up 5.9% … Continued