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The U.S. new‑vehicle market entered April with a cleaner inventory position, thanks mostly to an improved sales pace in March helping lower elevated days’ supply. Total industry inventory stood at 2.89 million units in March, up from 2.85 million units in February, representing a month‑over‑month increase of 1.3%. 2.89M Total Inventoryas of Mar. 2026 79

Electric-vehicle sales in March rebounded notably from February, across both new and used models. The influence of high gas prices can’t be ignored in the numbers, but the year-over-year story provides better perspective. As expected, the used EV market continues to expand in a very positive way; the new EV market, however, continues to be

The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #6 In this Episode New inflation readings, geopolitical uncertainty, and lingering tariff pressure continue to cloud the economic outlook, but the auto market is proving more resilient than the headlines suggest. From inflation reading timing and consumer income dynamics to tightening used supply and disciplined OEM strategies, this episode

New-vehicle affordability improved in March for the fifth straight month, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index, driven largely by strong income growth, steady prices and interest rates, and increased incentives, all of which boosted buyers’ purchasing power. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in March was mostly flat month

The rules of automotive retail have been rewritten. Consumer expectations have shifted faster than most of the industry has been able to respond, and Cox Automotive has been at the forefront of that shift — building the tools, experiences, and data infrastructure that help dealers not just keep up, but stay ahead.  Cox Automotive has appointed Jeff

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, inflation, consumer credit, personal income and spending, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). March data arrived with a split personality for the auto industry, with a healthy spring selling season colliding with the energy shock from the Middle East conflict and