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According to a recent analysis of Xtime metrics by Cox Automotive, service activity at franchised dealerships in the U.S. decreased in December, following a rise in November. The Repair Order Volume Index fell compared to December 2022, while the Repair Order Revenue Index remained higher year over year. “The December numbers are aligned with expectations …

Retail sales grew more than expected in December, posting their strongest performance since January 2023. New construction trends were mixed in December, but the underlying trend suggests stability in aggregate with more strength in single-family homes. Existing home sales declined in December to the lowest level since August 2010, with the lowest inventory since March …

In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach Klempf interviews Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. They delve into the dynamic shifts in the automotive market, focusing on the trends and challenges of 2023, the evolving landscape of used vehicle values, the critical role of data in …

Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of economic and industry insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly 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 wraps up the year, highlighting …

Used-vehicle inventory closed 2023 at the highest levels of the year, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.39M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Jan. 1, 2024 56 Days’ Supply $26,446 Average Listing Price 68,794 Average Mileage The total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – …

Strong December sales pulled down the new-vehicle inventory measure of days’ supply for the start of 2024, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. While the sheer volume of new vehicles in inventory was higher at the end of December than at the start, the days of supply, which is based on …

The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. Download this week’s presentation

Cox Automotive’s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study was released today, revealing that satisfaction with the overall vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. Car buying satisfaction, as the study indicates, peaked in 2020. The 2023 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study shows that improved inventory levels, …

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.0% from December in the first 15 days of January. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 201.9, which was down 10.2% from the full month of January 2023. The seasonal adjustment minimally added to the decline. The non-adjusted price change …

Certified pre-owned (CPO) sales reached 228,237 in December, up 1.3% year over year, with an increase of nearly 3,000 units from December 2022. This represents a significant month-over-month increase, with CPO sales growing by 22,374 units or 10.9%. “Unlike overall December used sales, CPO delivered a great end-of-year gift,” said Chris Frey, senior manager of …