Insights
Industry Data & Trends
Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Flirt with All-Time High, Despite Trend Toward More Affordable Product
The average transaction prices (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States increased for the fourth consecutive month in September, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The September average transaction price, or ATP,
Oct. 13, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Auto Credit Access Rises for Fifth Straight Month as Longer Loan Terms Reach Record High
Auto credit access improved for a fifth consecutive month in September, reaching its highest level since April 2015, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index increased 1.9% to 107.1 from 105.1 in August and was 9.4% higher
Oct. 13, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Ep. 19: Fuel Economy in Focus: From Resale Values to Regulations
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #19 In this Episode How much is fuel economy shaping today’s automotive market? More than ever. From wholesale values and consumer demand to product planning, fleet investments, and federal regulations, efficiency is becoming a
Oct. 13, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
EV Sales in the U.S. Continue to Rise: Q3 2026 Hits Highest Volume in a Year
Editor’s note: This article was updated to correct a figure in the Q3 2026 EV Sales Report. The U.S. electric vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in a year during the third quarter. According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, 262,649
Oct. 12, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Affordability Challenges Reshape Automotive Demand
At this year’s Automotive News Congress in Detroit, in a panel moderated by Lindsay Van Hulle, Deputy Editor of Automotive News, I joined Claudia Márquez, chief operating officer of Hyundai Motor America, and Matt Weiss, vice president of analytics and
Oct. 12, 2026
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Expert Perspectives
Bonus Episode: Tariffs, AI and the Future of Auto Retail: A Conversation with Automotive News
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How are unpredictable tariffs, the evolution of AI and evolving consumer expectations reshaping the future of automotive retail? In this special episode of The Auto Market Brief, recorded live at Automotive
Oct. 8, 2026
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Press Releases
Industry Data & Trends
Q3 2026 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Report
The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Report is now available. The on-demand presentation covers the economy, overall auto market, wholesale market, auction data, rental market and Cox Automotive’s updated 2026 forecasts and outlook. The September results have also been posted.
Oct. 7, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: September 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “We are in the weakest season for wholesale valuations, and as September closed, depreciation was steeper than we typically see this time of year. The first half of the
Oct. 7, 2026
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Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary explores the growing disconnect between resilient economic activity and mounting consumer pressure, as elevated financing costs, rising fuel prices and shifting vehicle valuations collide. We examine what weakening confidence, slowing job growth,
Oct. 5, 2026
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Industry Data & Trends
Ep. 18: Fed Policy Updates, Wholesale Trends and Regulatory Changes
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #18 In this Episode How are higher interest rates, rising diesel prices, and new regulatory requirements reshaping the automotive market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is joined by
Sep. 29, 2026
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Research & Intelligence
Autonomous Vehicles Gain Ground as Consumer Familiarity and Robotaxi Use Grow
Ten years after Cox Automotive first studied consumer attitudes toward autonomous vehicles (AV), new research from the company finds that Americans are becoming more familiar with the technology and more likely to encounter it in everyday life. The research also
Sep. 28, 2026
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Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary provides a deep dive on a topic introduced in Chapter 9 of the Q3 2026 Cox Automotive Sales Forecast Update. Bottom Line Up Front The economic news was light last week. Gas
Sep. 28, 2026
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