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Industry Data & Trends
Used-Vehicle Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2022 as Inventory Tightens in August
Retail used-vehicle sales increased month over month in August, in line with typical seasonal gains, while inventory edged lower, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. Used-vehicle average listing prices increased to $27,239, 7% above a
Sep. 11, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Auto Credit Access Reaches Highest Level Since 2015, but Borrowing Costs Rise
Auto credit access improved for a fourth consecutive month in August, reaching its highest level since November 2015, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index increased to 105.3, an increase of 0.4% from 104.9 in July and
Sep. 10, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Retail Demand Remains Strong as New-Vehicle Inventory Declines in August
Consumer demand for new vehicles remained strong in August, with sales accelerating from July and continuing to draw down available inventory. According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, inventory declined for the third consecutive month while
Sep. 10, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Transaction Price Moves Back Above $50,000 in August
ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2026 – The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S moved back above $50,000 in August, according to analysis by Kelley Blue Book. Transaction prices continued to be influenced by a richer mix
Sep. 10, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Bonus Episode: FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Is the industry’s move toward more transparent pricing a response to FTC pricing rules, or a shift that was already underway? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin
Sep. 10, 2026
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
This early September edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary provides updates on important trends across the economy and automotive market, including new-vehicle sales, pricing and U.S. employment. Gas prices also rose last week, reaching $4.15 per gallon, while diesel
Sep. 8, 2026
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Press Releases
Research & Intelligence
Affordability Pressures Continue to Weigh on Dealer Confidence
The Q3 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows dealers navigating a market shaped by economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability pressures. While sentiment softened during the third quarter, dealers also reported signs of stability in areas including inventory and
Sep. 8, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Overall depreciation trends had been stronger in July and early August, but those rates of decline decelerated in the latter part of the month. We have observed overall lower
Sep. 8, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Ep. 16: Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #16 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows further, trade policy remains uncertain, and automakers begin reassessing where vehicles are built? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating and
Sep. 2, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Auto Market Steadier Than Economic Headlines Suggest
Recent economic headlines have offered plenty of reasons for caution. Tariffs are back in the conversation. Interest rates and gas prices remain elevated, with no relief in sight. The national debt crossed the $40 trillion threshold and continues to attract
Sep. 1, 2026
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Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
Last week brought several updates on economic activity, culminating in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Fed’s Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming. This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary also covers personal income and spending, personal
Aug. 31, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Bonus Episode: Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How does the market adapt when shoppers expect one vehicle to deliver utility, efficiency, technology, comfort, and affordability all at once? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin
Aug. 27, 2026
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