Insights

In January 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index held steady at 100.0, matching December’s level and remaining at its best reading since October 2022. The All-Loans Index was unchanged from December’s 100.0 but is up nearly 5% from January 2025. Individual metrics showed mixed movement, with some indicators of loosening offset by signs of tightening.

New-vehicle prices climbed to a new January record last month, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, beating the previous high established in January 2023. New-vehicle prices last month fell from the record high set in December 2025. The monthly decline was seasonally normal, as prices typically decline as

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on the new-vehicle sales and pricing, job openings, and consumer confidence, along with credit trends through the end of last year. Although we avoided another full-scale government shutdown, it did delay the official employment report, which will be released this week. Tax refund filing data

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “We had planned for a stronger January from a pricing perspective, but wholesale values moved even faster than we expected on the back of strong retail demand, driving the MUVVI to its highest reading since September 2023. With tax refund season officially starting last

ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2026 – Cox Automotive named Chuck Hutton Toyota the 2026 Leader in Sustainability Award recipient, recognizing the Memphis dealership’s off-grid solar operations and its Electri-CITY Park, a first-of-its-kind EV charging destination with amenities for drivers, families and remote workers. The award was presented by Ken Kraft, chief marketing and sales officer at

ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2026 – Cox Automotive announces Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, as the 2026 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year. The award recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to the automotive industry, championed community advocacy and demonstrated leadership. Case is widely recognized for her leadership in the