Insights
Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation, personal income and spending, consumer confidence, and housing price trends. The Federal Reserve met last week and held rates steady as expected, although the decision was far from unanimous. Recent economic data added to the uncertainty, as inflation
May. 4, 2026
5m Read
Insights
Five Takeaways from the Fed’s May Meeting, as Chairman Jerome Powell Steps Down
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Jerome Powell hosted what is widely considered to be his last meeting as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. As he stepped away from the podium at his final post-meeting press conference, he noted playfully to the media, “I won’t see you next time.” Powell’s term as chairman expires in mid-May.
Apr. 30, 2026
7m Read
Podcast
Ep. 7: Strong Spending and Auto Sales: Here’s What’s Behind It
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #7 In this Episode Consumer spending remains unexpectedly strong as the auto market moves through the heart of the spring selling season. In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating is joined by Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb to break down the latest retail spending data, new‑
Apr. 30, 2026
2m Read
Press Releases
Central Dispatch Expands Carrier App to Enable End-to-End Load Management from the Road
New enhancements build on the app’s evolution beyond inspections, adding in-app load search of the industry’s largest automotive logistics marketplace, eBOL management and detailed invoicing. ATLANTA, April 28, 2026 — For auto transportation carriers, the road is the office—and Central Dispatch is expanding its mobile technology around that reality. Today, Cox Automotive’s logistics brand announced
Apr. 28, 2026
6m Read
Expert Perspectives
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle affordability, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Recent data tells a story of continued resilience in the face of mounting economic pressure: improving new-vehicle affordability and strong monthly retail sales gains colliding with surging gas prices and deteriorating consumer sentiment. Bottom Line Up Front
Apr. 27, 2026
5m Read
News
Cox Automotive Forecast: April New-Vehicle Sales Pace to Reach 16.1 Million, Despite Declining Consumer Sentiment, Rising Economic Uncertainty
Updated May 5, 2026 – April new-vehicle sales finished lower compared to last year, a result that was widely expected. The April sales pace is now estimated at 15.9 million, slightly below the 16.1 million forecast Cox Automotive issued prior to the sales close. Nearly all major automakers delivered lower year-over-year volume in April. Total
Apr. 24, 2026
4m Read
Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation, personal income and spending, consumer confidence, and housing price trends. The Federal Reserve met last week and held rates steady as expected, although the decision was far from unanimous. Recent economic data added to the uncertainty, as inflation
May. 4, 2026
5m Read
Insights
Five Takeaways from the Fed’s May Meeting, as Chairman Jerome Powell Steps Down
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Jerome Powell hosted what is widely considered to be his last meeting as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. As he stepped away from the podium at his final post-meeting press conference, he noted playfully to the media, “I won’t see you next time.” Powell’s term as chairman expires in mid-May.
Apr. 30, 2026
7m Read
Podcast
Ep. 7: Strong Spending and Auto Sales: Here’s What’s Behind It
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #7 In this Episode Consumer spending remains unexpectedly strong as the auto market moves through the heart of the spring selling season. In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating is joined by Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb to break down the latest retail spending data, new‑
Apr. 30, 2026
2m Read
Press Releases
Central Dispatch Expands Carrier App to Enable End-to-End Load Management from the Road
New enhancements build on the app’s evolution beyond inspections, adding in-app load search of the industry’s largest automotive logistics marketplace, eBOL management and detailed invoicing. ATLANTA, April 28, 2026 — For auto transportation carriers, the road is the office—and Central Dispatch is expanding its mobile technology around that reality. Today, Cox Automotive’s logistics brand announced
Apr. 28, 2026
6m Read
Expert Perspectives
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle affordability, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Recent data tells a story of continued resilience in the face of mounting economic pressure: improving new-vehicle affordability and strong monthly retail sales gains colliding with surging gas prices and deteriorating consumer sentiment. Bottom Line Up Front
Apr. 27, 2026
5m Read
News
Cox Automotive Forecast: April New-Vehicle Sales Pace to Reach 16.1 Million, Despite Declining Consumer Sentiment, Rising Economic Uncertainty
Updated May 5, 2026 – April new-vehicle sales finished lower compared to last year, a result that was widely expected. The April sales pace is now estimated at 15.9 million, slightly below the 16.1 million forecast Cox Automotive issued prior to the sales close. Nearly all major automakers delivered lower year-over-year volume in April. Total
Apr. 24, 2026
4m Read