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According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in December1 were higher than a year ago and outpaced November sales.  A total of 1.34 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during December, up 3% year over year and 2% month

According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of January were unchanged from December but were higher than in early January 2025. 2.20M Total Inventoryas of Jan. 1, 2026 49 Days’ Supply $26,043 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a total supply

In December, the electric vehicle (EV) market ended the year an up note, with sales rising for both new and used models. New EV supply remained elevated, and used EV days’ supply increased, though still below ICE levels. Pricing held largely flat across both segments, with heavy new‑vehicle incentives in place to counter softer retail

The automotive industry begins 2026 with tighter inventory conditions following a strong December, with sales up nearly 12% month over month. The latest data suggests accelerated sales velocity through the end of the year resulted in a shrinking buffer of stock, a dynamic that carries both opportunity and risk as manufacturers navigate model-year transitions and

By Grace Huang, President, Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions If you read recent media headlines, you may think the EV market is slipping into decline. Stories about softening demand, disappearing government-backed incentives and price volatility have fueled the perception that electric vehicles are losing momentum. But as our team showcased during the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index call

New-vehicle affordability was essentially unchanged in December, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Strong wage growth offset higher interest rates and higher transaction prices. The estimated average auto loan rate was down 31 basis points year over year but increased 11 basis points for the month to 9.62%1. The average new-vehicle