Insights
Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Strong Through First Half of 2026 Despite Continued Economic and Policy Uncertainty
ATLANTA, June 24, 2026 – The June SAAR is expected to finish near 16.1 million, roughly in line with March, April and May—an unusual period of consistency given recent volatility and high energy prices. June sales volume, forecast at 1.34
Jun. 24, 2026
4m Read
Now Available: Cox Automotive 2026 Mid-Year Review
The Cox Automotive Q2 2026 2026 Mid-Year Review is now available, offering a comprehensive look at how the U.S. auto market is performing through the first half of the year. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team breaks down what’s really driving today’s
Jun. 24, 2026
1m Read
Featured Insights
2026 Cox Automotive Forecasts
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates (highlighted) to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Cox Automotive Q2 2026 Mid-Year Review on June 24,
Jun. 24, 2026
1m Read
Press Releases
Cox Automotive Awards $10,000 NIADA Foundation Scholarship to Northwood University Student Mallorie Hollenbeck
ATLANTA, June 23, 2026 – Cox Automotive today announced that Mallorie Hollenbeck, a student at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, has been named the 2026 recipient of the $10,000 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Foundation Northwood University Scholarship, presented
Jun. 23, 2026
2m Read
Podcast
Ep. 11: Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #11 In this Episode Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin
Jun. 23, 2026
2m Read
Press Releases
New Cox Automotive Research Reveals Independent Dealership Buyers Are Driven by Necessity—Not Aspiration
Research developed in consultation with NIADA highlights how trust, transparency and digital experience increasingly shape independent dealer success. ATLANTA – June 22, 2026 – Cox Automotive today released new research, “Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Lot,” developed in consultation with
Jun. 22, 2026
3m Read
Press Releases
Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Strong Through First Half of 2026 Despite Continued Economic and Policy Uncertainty
ATLANTA, June 24, 2026 – The June SAAR is expected to finish near 16.1 million, roughly in line with March, April and May—an unusual period of consistency given recent volatility and high energy prices. June sales volume, forecast at 1.34
Jun. 24, 2026
4m Read
Now Available: Cox Automotive 2026 Mid-Year Review
The Cox Automotive Q2 2026 2026 Mid-Year Review is now available, offering a comprehensive look at how the U.S. auto market is performing through the first half of the year. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team breaks down what’s really driving today’s
Jun. 24, 2026
1m Read
Featured Insights
2026 Cox Automotive Forecasts
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates (highlighted) to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Cox Automotive Q2 2026 Mid-Year Review on June 24,
Jun. 24, 2026
1m Read
Press Releases
Cox Automotive Awards $10,000 NIADA Foundation Scholarship to Northwood University Student Mallorie Hollenbeck
ATLANTA, June 23, 2026 – Cox Automotive today announced that Mallorie Hollenbeck, a student at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, has been named the 2026 recipient of the $10,000 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Foundation Northwood University Scholarship, presented
Jun. 23, 2026
2m Read
Podcast
Ep. 11: Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #11 In this Episode Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin
Jun. 23, 2026
2m Read
Press Releases
New Cox Automotive Research Reveals Independent Dealership Buyers Are Driven by Necessity—Not Aspiration
Research developed in consultation with NIADA highlights how trust, transparency and digital experience increasingly shape independent dealer success. ATLANTA – June 22, 2026 – Cox Automotive today released new research, “Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Lot,” developed in consultation with
Jun. 22, 2026
3m Read