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This is the Way Forward: Digital Retailing Insights to Drive Success in 2022. 02/02/2021 We all know that 2020 created huge shifts in consumer habits and behaviors – from the way we shop, work, eat and even how our kids learn. Our world has become much more digital and companies have embraced contactless business models almost overnight. Of course, this shift to digital has had a profound impact on the automotive industry. Consumers are making it clear that digital retailing… Read Article

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Q2 2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Non-Luxury Report: Car and Electrified Vehicle Shopping Rise on High Gas Prices; Toyota Stays No. 1 08/04/2022 High gas prices led shoppers of non-luxury vehicles to consider traditional cars at a level not seen since before the pandemic, according to the most recent Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report™ on non-luxury shopping. Shopping for electrified vehicles also rose. Toyota remained the most-shopped brand, widening the gap with No. 2 Ford. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report is a consumer perception survey that… Read Article

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Will Economic Headwinds Make a Dent in Dealer Profitability? Charlie Chesbrough Explains. 07/25/2022 CBT News, July 25, 2022 – As the automotive retail industry settles into the third quarter, analysts are reviewing mid-year sales data and updating their forecasts for the remainder of 2022. Today on Inside Automotive, Jim Fitzpatrick is pleased to welcome back Charlie Chesbrough, Senior Economist and Senior Director of Industry Insights at Cox Automotive to break down key data points from the first half of the… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 3 07/18/2022 The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 3, Cox Automotive Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski is joined by Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry insights, and Blessin Cho, director of sales… Read Article

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Q2 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call Replay Available 07/11/2022 A replay of the Q2 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Friday, July 8, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Kevin Chartier, vice president of Manheim Consulting, discussed the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and industry trends that shaped the quarter. Special guest Guest speaker Derek Hansen provided an update on Cox Automotive’s Upside.… Read Article

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2022 Mid-Year Review Replay Available 06/29/2022 A replay of the Cox Automotive 2022 Mid-Year Review webcast held on Tuesday, June 28, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and our Industry Insights team provided a deep dive into the economy and auto industry – the new, used and wholesale vehicle markets for the first half. The Cox Automotive June U.S. auto sales forecast was released as well as a mid-year update to the 2022 Cox Automotive… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 2 06/10/2022 The Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update is produced by the Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team with the goal of providing a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In Episode 2, Cox Automotive Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski is joined by Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry insights, and Michelle Krebs, executive analyst. They cover… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index: With COVID-19 Concerns Mostly in the Rearview Mirror, Auto Dealers’ Attention Turns to Inflation, High Costs and Tight Inventory 06/10/2022 ATLANTA, June 10, 2022 – U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the second quarter of 2022 softened as U.S. auto dealers’ attention turned to inflation, high costs and tight inventory, marking the fourth straight quarter-over-quarter decline in market sentiment. The current market index peaked at 67 in Q2 2021 and has been trending downward since. Still, at 54, the current market index remains above the positive threshold of 50… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Launches Monthly Industry Update Video Series 05/24/2022 Welcome to the Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update. This monthly presentation is new content offered by the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team. The goal is to provide a holistic look at the auto industry’s performance each month in video format. In this month's video, Cox Automotive Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski is joined by Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough and Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry… Read Article

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Q1 2022 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report Results with Senior Research Manager Vanessa Ton 05/23/2022 CBT News, May 23, 2022 – Recently, Cox Automotive published the Q1 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Report, covering the non-luxury, luxury, and electrified segments. Joining anchor Jim Fitzpatrick on this edition of Inside Automotive is Vanessa Ton, Senior Research Manager at Cox Automotive, who discusses the study and some of its key findings. Watch the Interview. Read Article

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Car Buyers Report Higher Satisfaction When Using Digital Financing Tools, New Cox Automotive Study Shows 04/26/2022 ATLANTA, April 26, 2022 – Though only 29% of buyers applied for financing online for their most recent vehicle purchase, 96% of those surveyed are willing to do so, according to a new study published by Cox Automotive. The Cox Automotive Car Buyer Financing Journey Study revealed that buyers who completed key financing steps online saved time and were more satisfied with their time at the… Read Article

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