Bonus Episode: FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Is the industry’s move toward more transparent pricing a response to FTC pricing rules, or a shift that was already underway? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin…
Ep. 16: Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #16 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows further, trade policy remains uncertain, and automakers begin reassessing where vehicles are built? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating and…
Bonus Episode: Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How does the market adapt when shoppers expect one vehicle to deliver utility, efficiency, technology, comfort, and affordability all at once? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin…
Ep. 15: Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #15 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating…
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Auto Market…
Ep. 14: A New Automotive Market: Tariffs Persist, Chinese Competition Grows, and Profitability Shifts
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #14 In this Episode How are tariffs, global competition, and shifting profit models changing the rules of automotive? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating and Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb…
Bonus Episode: Why AI Is Only as Good as Your Data
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode What opportunities become possible when dealers can connect their data, understand their customers more completely, and put AI to work in meaningful ways? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief,…
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…
Bonus Episode: The Negative Equity Story: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How did negative equity become one of the automotive industry’s biggest affordability challenges, and what does it mean for consumers and dealers? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin…
Ep. 12: Consumer Spending Caveats, USMCA Non-Renewal, and the EV Lease Residual Gap
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #12 In this Episode Consumers are still spending, unemployment remains low, and auto sales continue to outperform expectations. But a closer look at the data reveals a more complicated story. In this episode of The…
Bonus Episode: The EV Head Fake: How Regulatory Push and Wasted Capital Transform the Industry
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How did the industry’s push toward EVs reshape product development, and what are the long-term consequences? In this special episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is joined by John…
Ep. 11: Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #11 In this Episode Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin…