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Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns 05/21/2025 ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised and independent dealers conducted from April 22 to May 5, shows… Read Article

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment, Despite Weak Profits, Growing Costs 03/12/2025 ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 – The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reports that the U.S. automobile dealers’ view of current market conditions increased from an index score of 42 in Q4 2024 to 44 in Q1 2025. The survey, conducted in late January and early February, indicates an upward shift in dealer sentiment. The current market index score increased year over year. However,… Read Article

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Cox Automotive to Showcase New Retail and Inventory Solutions at NADA Show 2025, as the Auto Industry Gains Momentum 01/21/2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will showcase new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, opening later this week in New Orleans. Cox Automotive, the largest exhibitor at NADA 2025, will feature solutions in the “Cox Automotive Village,”… Read Article

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Cox Automotive’s Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Among New and EV Buyers 01/07/2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 – The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive has unveiled record highs in new-car buyer satisfaction, driven by advancements in digital tools helping seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities. This seamless integration – known as an omnichannel buying experience – saves time, reduces repetition and ultimately improves satisfaction with the overall car-buying journey. The 2024 CBJ also highlights the growing… Read Article

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Optimism on the Rise Among Auto Dealers Following Decisive Election Results, Says Cox Automotive Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index 12/11/2024 ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals renewed optimism among U.S. automobile dealers. The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in early November, indicates that while current market conditions are still viewed as weak, dealers are increasingly optimistic about the future. “The recent resolution of political uncertainty following the presidential election has cleared the path for… Read Article

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WATCH NOW: 2025 Cox Automotive Leadership Roundtable Sessions 06/30/2025 On June 25, the 2025 Cox Automotive Leadership Roundtable Sessions were held at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, MI, in front of an audience of media, analysts and industry influencers. Following the Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review, the three 30-minute sessions focused on the auto industry’s most important topics and showcased how Cox Automotive is leading change in the industry. Session 1: The U.S. Auto Market… Read Article

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Replay Available: 2025 Mid-Year Review 06/25/2025 A replay of the Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review held on Wednesday, June 25, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team provided an update on the U.S. automotive market for the first half of the year, covering the new, used and electrified markets with insights and data from Cox Automotive.The team also reviewed the Cox Automotive Q2 and June U.S. auto sales forecasts and… Read Article

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2025 Cox Automotive Forecasts 06/25/2025 Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates to the full-year 2025 forecasts were announced during the Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review on June 25. The Economic and Industry Insights team reviews the forecasts quarterly and updates them as market changes dictate. Download the 2025 Forecasts If you would like… Read Article

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Join Us: Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review 06/23/2025 The Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review occurred on Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. EDT. A replay is now available. Watch the Replay The Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review will be hosted on Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. EDT, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the first half of the year. Join us for the Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review hosted by Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry… Read Article

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Artificial Intelligence: Helping You Navigate the Complexities of the Modern Automotive Landscape 06/23/2025 Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept – it is changing the way we live and work, and the automotive industry is no exception. AI is already shaping how dealerships operate, connect with consumers, and drive profitability. Much like the internet revolution of the late 20th century, AI is becoming widely accessible to everyone. The internet was once a novelty and then gradually became an… Read Article

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Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 34 06/20/2025 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 highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), days’ supply, affordability and electric vehicle prices both… Read Article

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EV Market Monitor – May 2025 06/19/2025 In May 2025, the electric vehicle (EV) market displayed a complex mix of growth and challenges. While new EV sales experienced modest monthly gains, year-over-year declines indicated broader industry pressures. Meanwhile, the used EV market continued its upward trajectory, driven by affordability and consumer confidence. Inventory levels, pricing trends and incentive strategies all reflected a market in transition. New and Used EV Sales – May New… Read Article

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of June 06/18/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased from May in the first 15 days of June. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose 1.7% to 208.7, showing a rise of 6.5% from the full month of June 2024. The weaker seasonal adjustment drove the higher result for the index, following stronger adjustments in May. The non-adjusted price change in the… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Sales Hold Steady in May as Inventory Tightens, Prices Dip 06/13/2025 According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in May remained steady month over month compared to April. A total of 1.53 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during May, flat month over month and 4% higher compared to the previous year. Days’ supply of used vehicles in the most recent report… Read Article

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Kelley Blue Book, Experian Team Up to Bring Buyers Better Vehicle History Reports 06/10/2025 ATLANTA & COSTA MESA, CA, June 10, 2025 – As the market heats up, along with the competition, it has never been more important to make smart car buying choices based on trusted research. As part of its commitment to drive stronger results for our clients, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader, Cox Automotive brands, today announced they are expanding their strategic relationship with Experian, a global… Read Article

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