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What New Research Reveals About AI’s Growing Role in Auto Retail
Consumers are moving fast with AI. Are dealers keeping pace? In the latest Automotive News “Up To Speed” interview, Cox Automotive’s Chase Abbott joins host Emma Hancock to discuss findings from the new Cox Automotive AI in Auto Retail Tracker and what they reveal about the growing gap between shopper expectations and
Aug. 21, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 47
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Cox Automotive Deputy Chief Economist Mark Strand joins the Manheim Market Insights series to discuss trends in the wholesale and retail used-vehicle markets, drawing on the extensive data and analysis available across Cox Automotive. This
Aug. 21, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values eased in the first half of August, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index at 207.4, down 1.2% from July. That’s a bit more depreciation than the
Aug. 19, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Ep. 15: Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #15 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating
Aug. 18, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
New-Vehicle Affordability Holds Steady in July as Income Growth Resumes
New-vehicle affordability was essentially unchanged in July, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. Strong income growth and steady rates helped offset a modest increase in new-vehicle prices. Income growth remained strong at 4% year over year.
Aug. 17, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
EV Market Monitor – July 2026
The electric vehicle (EV) market showed modest improvement in July as both new and used EV sales increased. Inventory remained relatively balanced, while growing off-lease returns and trade-ins expanded used EV availability. New EV pricing rose modestly as incentives declined,
Aug. 17, 2026
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Press Releases
Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Weekly Market Summary includes updates on credit availability, consumer price inflation, producer price inflation, and retail sales. Bottom Line Up Front Auto credit availability continued to improve in July, with the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reaching
Aug. 17, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Used-Vehicle Inventory Edges Higher in July, but Affordable Options Remain Scarce
Retail used-vehicle sales increased modestly from June in July, bucking typical seasonal trends as inventory edged higher, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. The used-vehicle market otherwise remained stable in July, with average listing prices
Aug. 14, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
July New-Vehicle Inventory Declines as Stronger Sales Outpace Replenishment
New-vehicle inventory declined in July as consumers purchased vehicles at a faster pace than automakers replenished dealer lots. According to data from vAuto Live Market View, available inventory at the start of August totaled 2.73 million units, down 3.5% from
Aug. 13, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Auto Market
Aug. 13, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Trend Higher in July as Incentives Decline and Sales Pace Slows
New-vehicle prices increased in July to $49,855, the highest level of 2026, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) was higher year over year by 1.9% but remained below the
Aug. 11, 2026
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Research & Intelligence
The Internet Changed Automotive Retail. Will AI Follow the Same Path?
Twenty-five years ago, automotive retail faced a technological shift that would permanently change the industry. As the internet became mainstream, dealers wrestled with familiar questions: Was this a true business opportunity or simply another trend? Would consumers actually change their
Aug. 11, 2026
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