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Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study Finds Efficiency, Digital Tools and AI Drive Record Satisfaction
ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 – The 16th annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study, released today by Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services provider, reveals that new technology and a seamless omnichannel retail approach adopted by many dealers are improving vehicle-buying satisfaction in the U.S., despite concerns about vehicle affordability. Higher scores are being fueled
Jan. 13, 2026
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Despite Q4 Collapse, 2025 EV Sales Decline Only 2% Versus 2024; Policy Shifts, New Product Set Stage for Next Chapter
As widely forecast, sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. fell sharply in the fourth quarter, following record-breaking results in Q3. With government-backed sales incentives revoked at the start of October, total EV sales in Q4 plunged to 234,000 units, down 46% compared to Q3 and 36% lower year over year. Sales in
Jan. 13, 2026
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Kelley Blue Book Report: As America Spends a Record $15 Billion on Full-Size Pickup Trucks in December, New-Vehicle Prices Hit New High
The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle hit an all-time high in December, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. A strong mix of midsize SUVs and full-size pickup trucks pushed the average higher, as both segments outperformed in the final month of 2025. New-vehicle prices typically
Jan. 12, 2026
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Auto Credit Access Hits Two-Year High in December; Dealertrack Index Posts 3.6% Gain for 2025
In December, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached its highest point of 2025, climbing to 99.6 and marking the best level since October 2022 as credit access continued to improve. The All-Loans Index rose 90 basis points (bps) from November’s 98.7 and is up 4% from December 2024. While individual metrics showed mixed movement, this
Jan. 12, 2026
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
The first week of 2026 brought several important data releases: December jobs and unemployment figures, consumer credit trends, consumer sentiment readings and a final look at 2025 auto sales performance. With the new year underway, economic and automotive reports are flowing fast and furious, and we’ll continue tracking these developments in the weeks ahead. New-Vehicle
Jan. 12, 2026
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Replay Available: Q4 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call
A replay of the Q4 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Thursday, Jan. 8, is available. Cox Automotive Interim Chief Economist Jeremy Robb, Jonathan Gregory, senior manager of Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, manager of Economic and Industry Insights, reported the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and
Jan. 8, 2026
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Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study Finds Efficiency, Digital Tools and AI Drive Record Satisfaction
ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 – The 16th annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study, released today by Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services provider, reveals that new technology and a seamless omnichannel retail approach adopted by many dealers are improving vehicle-buying satisfaction in the U.S., despite concerns about vehicle affordability. Higher scores are being fueled
Jan. 13, 2026
8m Read
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Despite Q4 Collapse, 2025 EV Sales Decline Only 2% Versus 2024; Policy Shifts, New Product Set Stage for Next Chapter
As widely forecast, sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. fell sharply in the fourth quarter, following record-breaking results in Q3. With government-backed sales incentives revoked at the start of October, total EV sales in Q4 plunged to 234,000 units, down 46% compared to Q3 and 36% lower year over year. Sales in
Jan. 13, 2026
3m Read
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Kelley Blue Book Report: As America Spends a Record $15 Billion on Full-Size Pickup Trucks in December, New-Vehicle Prices Hit New High
The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle hit an all-time high in December, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. A strong mix of midsize SUVs and full-size pickup trucks pushed the average higher, as both segments outperformed in the final month of 2025. New-vehicle prices typically
Jan. 12, 2026
3m Read
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Auto Credit Access Hits Two-Year High in December; Dealertrack Index Posts 3.6% Gain for 2025
In December, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached its highest point of 2025, climbing to 99.6 and marking the best level since October 2022 as credit access continued to improve. The All-Loans Index rose 90 basis points (bps) from November’s 98.7 and is up 4% from December 2024. While individual metrics showed mixed movement, this
Jan. 12, 2026
6m Read
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
The first week of 2026 brought several important data releases: December jobs and unemployment figures, consumer credit trends, consumer sentiment readings and a final look at 2025 auto sales performance. With the new year underway, economic and automotive reports are flowing fast and furious, and we’ll continue tracking these developments in the weeks ahead. New-Vehicle
Jan. 12, 2026
6m Read
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Replay Available: Q4 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call
A replay of the Q4 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Thursday, Jan. 8, is available. Cox Automotive Interim Chief Economist Jeremy Robb, Jonathan Gregory, senior manager of Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, manager of Economic and Industry Insights, reported the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and
Jan. 8, 2026
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