Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Strengthens in July as Buyers Shrug Off Economic Headwinds
ATLANTA, July 27, 2026 – July vehicle sales are expected to show that new-vehicle buyers continue to largely shrug off any inflation or economic concerns. The SAAR, or seasonally adjusted sales rate, is forecast by Cox Automotive to finish near…
Ep. 13: Credit Availability Hits a New High, Inflation Eases, and Inventory Holds Steady
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #13 In this Episode With improved access to credit, cooler inflation readings, and stable inventory, what is the outlook for the road ahead? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is…
Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 46
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb offers a check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s…
Used-Vehicle Supply Rises as Summer Sales Pace Slows
The used-vehicle market showed signs of moderation in June, with inventory levels increasing as the pace of retail sales slowed, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View (VMA) national monthly data. Average listing prices were essentially flat at $27,027,…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values have been on the decline in the summer after seeing a strong and prolonged Spring Bounce earlier in the year. While depreciation trends are currently running a…
June New-Vehicle Inventory Holds Steady as Sales Pace Cools
Available new-vehicle inventory totaled 2.82 million units in June, down 2.4% from May and mostly unchanged from a year earlier. The daily new-vehicle sales pace slowed 5% from May, which benefited from five weekends, but remained 4.1% higher than a…
New-Vehicle Affordability Reverses Course in June as Higher Prices and Loan Rates Outpace Income Growth
New-vehicle affordability declined slightly in June, as higher prices and higher interest rates outweighed strong income growth. The estimated average auto loan rate increased to 9.58%, up from 9.53% in May and mostly flat year over year. The average vehicle…
EV Market Monitor – June 2026
The EV market moderated in June following a stronger May, as both new and used EV sales declined month over month. Despite softer demand, new EV inventory remained well below year-ago levels, reflecting a market that continues to operate with…
Kelley Blue Book Report: As Buyers Gravitate Toward More Affordable Segments, Industry-Wide Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in June
New-vehicle prices increased modestly in June, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle purchased in June increased less than 1% year over year to $49,758,…
EV Market Stabilizes in Q2, as New Entries Help Slow Sharp Sales Decline
The electrified vehicle story in the first half of 2026 is increasingly a story about hybrids. While the overall U.S. new-vehicle market is expected to decline by 2.2% compared to a year ago, according to Kelley Blue Book counts, hybrid sales are…
Credit Availability Index Hits 10-year High as Lenders, Consumers Take on More Risk
In June 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 104.6, its highest level in more than a decade. The All-Loans Index increased 0.9% from May’s 103.6, marking its fifth consecutive monthly increase, and a rise of 7.3% from June…
Replay Available: Q2 2026 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call
A replay of the Q2 2026 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Wednesday, July 8, is available. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb, Jonathan Gregory, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, manager of Economic and Industry Insights, reported the latest finding…