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Smoke on Cars
The Fed Cuts Again, But Auto Loan Rates Still Move Higher
As expected, the Fed cut rate policy for a second time in 2025 at the conclusion of its seventh scheduled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The policy statement from the FOMC was little changed, but Chair Powell made it clear that a decision to cut rates again in December was far from a foregone
October 29th 2025
4m Read
Smoke on Cars
Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: October 28
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading
October 28th 2025
3m Read
News
Automotive Dealers Are Ready for AI to Deliver Outcomes and Skip the Hype, According to New Cox Automotive Study
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2025 — Cox Automotive today released a groundbreaking study on the readiness of automotive dealerships to employ AI in their business operations and extract ROI from it. Cox Automotive’s AI Readiness in Auto Retail Study uncovered a spectrum of perceptions, where most dealers, 81%, believe AI is here to stay, and 63%
October 28th 2025
4m Read
Insights
Auto Market Weekly Summary
Key Highlights Inflation: Decelerating in September Existing Home Sales: Best Month Since February Consumer Sentiment: Down Again in October Bottom Line Inflation cooled in September, with both headline and core CPI showing slower growth than expected. This deceleration is a welcome sign, especially as we continue to monitor the evolving impact of tariffs. Categories like
October 27th 2025
4m Read
News
Cox Automotive Forecast: October U.S. New-Vehicle Sales Pace Expected to Slow to 15.7 Million; EV Sales Slump Weighs on Market
ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2025 – October new-vehicle sales, when announced next week, are expected to take a step back from the strong pace seen in the third quarter. The October sales pace, or seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), is forecast by Cox Automotive to reach 15.7 million, down from last year’s 16.1 million level and
October 27th 2025
4m Read
Smoke on Cars
Auto Loan Health: Separating Facts from Fear
The headlines are buzzing about auto lending stress, subprime delinquencies and repossession volumes. Add a few bankruptcies to the mix, including floor plan lender Tricolor Holdings, and it’s easy to think the sky is falling and understand why even JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon is up on his big pulpit talking about “cockroaches” and implying more infestations
October 24th 2025
3m Read
Press Releases
Smoke on Cars
The Fed Cuts Again, But Auto Loan Rates Still Move Higher
As expected, the Fed cut rate policy for a second time in 2025 at the conclusion of its seventh scheduled Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The policy statement from the FOMC was little changed, but Chair Powell made it clear that a decision to cut rates again in December was far from a foregone
October 29th 2025
4m Read
Smoke on Cars
Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: October 28
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading
October 28th 2025
3m Read
News
Automotive Dealers Are Ready for AI to Deliver Outcomes and Skip the Hype, According to New Cox Automotive Study
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2025 — Cox Automotive today released a groundbreaking study on the readiness of automotive dealerships to employ AI in their business operations and extract ROI from it. Cox Automotive’s AI Readiness in Auto Retail Study uncovered a spectrum of perceptions, where most dealers, 81%, believe AI is here to stay, and 63%
October 28th 2025
4m Read
Insights
Auto Market Weekly Summary
Key Highlights Inflation: Decelerating in September Existing Home Sales: Best Month Since February Consumer Sentiment: Down Again in October Bottom Line Inflation cooled in September, with both headline and core CPI showing slower growth than expected. This deceleration is a welcome sign, especially as we continue to monitor the evolving impact of tariffs. Categories like
October 27th 2025
4m Read
News
Cox Automotive Forecast: October U.S. New-Vehicle Sales Pace Expected to Slow to 15.7 Million; EV Sales Slump Weighs on Market
ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2025 – October new-vehicle sales, when announced next week, are expected to take a step back from the strong pace seen in the third quarter. The October sales pace, or seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), is forecast by Cox Automotive to reach 15.7 million, down from last year’s 16.1 million level and
October 27th 2025
4m Read
Smoke on Cars
Auto Loan Health: Separating Facts from Fear
The headlines are buzzing about auto lending stress, subprime delinquencies and repossession volumes. Add a few bankruptcies to the mix, including floor plan lender Tricolor Holdings, and it’s easy to think the sky is falling and understand why even JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon is up on his big pulpit talking about “cockroaches” and implying more infestations
October 24th 2025
3m Read