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Central Dispatch Enhances AI-Powered Pricing Intelligence to Be More Responsive to Rapidly Shifting Vehicle Transport Market
New updates to Price Check Plus help shippers and carriers navigate faster-changing pricing conditions with real-time market intelligence. ATLANTA, July 21, 2026 – Cox Automotive’s Central Dispatch, which operates the industry’s largest automotive logistics marketplace, has enhanced its AI-powered Price…
Ep. 13: Credit Availability Hits a New High, Inflation Eases, and Inventory Holds Steady
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #13 In this Episode With improved access to credit, cooler inflation readings, and stable inventory, what is the outlook for the road ahead? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on both consumer and producer prices, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. This edition of the Weekly Market Summary includes updates on both consumer and producer prices, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. With renewed…
Used-Vehicle Supply Rises as Summer Sales Pace Slows
The used-vehicle market showed signs of moderation in June, with inventory levels increasing as the pace of retail sales slowed, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View (VMA) national monthly data. Average listing prices were essentially flat at $27,027,…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values have been on the decline in the summer after seeing a strong and prolonged Spring Bounce earlier in the year. While depreciation trends are currently running a…
June New-Vehicle Inventory Holds Steady as Sales Pace Cools
Available new-vehicle inventory totaled 2.82 million units in June, down 2.4% from May and mostly unchanged from a year earlier. The daily new-vehicle sales pace slowed 5% from May, which benefited from five weekends, but remained 4.1% higher than a…
New-Vehicle Affordability Reverses Course in June as Higher Prices and Loan Rates Outpace Income Growth
New-vehicle affordability declined slightly in June, as higher prices and higher interest rates outweighed strong income growth. The estimated average auto loan rate increased to 9.58%, up from 9.53% in May and mostly flat year over year. The average vehicle…
EV Market Monitor – June 2026
The EV market moderated in June following a stronger May, as both new and used EV sales declined month over month. Despite softer demand, new EV inventory remained well below year-ago levels, reflecting a market that continues to operate with…
Bonus Episode: The Negative Equity Story: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How did negative equity become one of the automotive industry’s biggest affordability challenges, and what does it mean for consumers and dealers? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin…
Kelley Blue Book Report: As Buyers Gravitate Toward More Affordable Segments, Industry-Wide Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in June
New-vehicle prices increased modestly in June, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle purchased in June increased less than 1% year over year to $49,758,…