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This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on the Fed meeting, producer prices, vehicle affordability and the housing market.   The week brought a meaningful slate of economic releases against a backdrop of rising tension in the Middle East, which is already showing up in gas prices and consumer sentiment. Even so, Manheim data suggests

Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb offers a 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), the key metrics seen at wholesale, and

The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Geopolitical tensions are on the rise, and they’re creating ripple effects across energy markets and global supply chains. So, what does that mean for the automotive industry right now?  In this special bonus episode, we break down how the conflict involving Iran could show up in

In a recent interview moderated by Yossi Levi, founder and CEO of Car Dealership Guy, Cox Automotive’s Derek Hansen, SVP of Dealer, Lender & Inventory Management, sat down to cut through the noise around AI in dealerships and focus on the tools and practices that are driving real results today. The conversation began by outlining

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “The auto market is staying strong through what is typically the strongest seasonal period of the year, even as the conflict in the Middle East casts a shadow over the future outlook.  Tax refunds have continued to boost consumer buying power, with the average refund almost 11% higher than last year.  Additionally, our estimates

February underscored the EV market’s new reality, with new EV sales sharply lower year over year and used EV momentum continuing to build. Inventory levels tightened from January and prices were pushed lower across both new and used segments, highlighting a market increasingly driven by affordability and demand alignment. New and Used EV Sales –