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Used-Vehicle Retail Sales Up in November
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.39 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 1.9% year over year and 2.3% month over month. Days’ supply
Dec. 12, 2025
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Expert Perspectives
Used‑Vehicle Inventory Hits New 2025 High as December Begins
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose for the fourth consecutive month at the start of December, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in November, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.31M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 1, 2025 50 Days’ Supply $25,730 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a
Dec. 12, 2025
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Expert Perspectives
New-Vehicle Inventory Holds Steady as Industry Navigates Year-End Uncertainty
Heading into 2026, the U.S. auto industry faces a stable yet uneasy environment. Affordability will go down as one of the most-used buzzwords of the year, yet in new-vehicle sales and pricing, the story remains one of a slow, sustained upward trajectory. Even with talks of bringing more “affordable” subcompact cars to market, sales and
Dec. 11, 2025
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One Week to Go: Cox Automotive Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call
The Cox Automotive Industry Insights and 2026 Forecast Call will be hosted on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 11 a.m. EST, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the fourth quarter. Join us for a 60-minute session in which the Economic and Industry Insights team will deliver a final update on the U.S. automotive market,
Dec. 10, 2025
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Auto Credit Access Reaches 2025 High in November
The Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached its highest point of the year in November 2025, marking the best level since October 2022 as credit access continued to improve. The All-Loans Index rose to 99.1 in November, up 4% from November 2024 and 1.1 points from October’s 98.1. Although some key metrics varied, this continues the
Dec. 10, 2025
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Expert Perspectives
How AI Agents Will Reshape Every Dealership Workflow
At Automobility LA 2025, Cox Automotive leaders Marianne Johnson and David Foutz share how AI has moved beyond theory and is delivering practical functionalities dealers can benefit from today. From enhancing customer experiences to streamlining operations, AI offers solutions that improve efficiency and elevate the buying journey. AI is already driving measurable results. Personalized messaging
Dec. 9, 2025
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Used-Vehicle Retail Sales Up in November
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in November1 increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.39 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during November, up 1.9% year over year and 2.3% month over month. Days’ supply
Dec. 12, 2025
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Expert Perspectives
Used‑Vehicle Inventory Hits New 2025 High as December Begins
Used-vehicle inventory levels rose for the fourth consecutive month at the start of December, surpassing the previous 2025 high set in November, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.31M Total Inventoryas of Dec. 1, 2025 50 Days’ Supply $25,730 Average Listing Price Nationwide, dealers – both franchised and independent – had a
Dec. 12, 2025
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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: November 2025 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Interim Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Like most metrics we track across the automotive landscape, wholesale prices dipped in October before showing modest improvement in November. “As November progressed, both new and used retail sales lifted from October levels, and the longest government shutdown in history came to an
Dec. 5, 2025
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
More updates on economic metrics are being received, leading up to Thanksgiving. Last week focused on updates about job creation and unemployment, while this week brings the September update for producer prices. The next release for the consumer price index data will come on Dec. 18, which is notable as the Federal Reserve will be making
Nov. 24, 2025
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Insights
Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 39
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Cox Automotive Interim Chief Economist Jeremy Robb offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), days’ supply, affordability
Nov. 21, 2025
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Expert Perspectives
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Marks a Fundamental Shift in Industry Hierarchy
When Hyundai executives presented the 2026 Palisade Hybrid at a recent media drive event, they opened with a statistic that’s easy to overlook: Hyundai is now a top-five brand in 26 global markets and ranks in the top three in 12 of those markets. For an automaker that spent decades fighting for respectability in the
Nov. 21, 2025
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