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Connected Data: The engine that powers better results 08/11/2022 The Automotive industry is changing at breakneck speed. This includes a dizzying array of new vehicles being offered, many from completely new OEMs. A radical shift to electrification, and a steady and pronounced shift to more digital interactions are being felt throughout the entire industry. Read Article

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Q3 2022 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call Replay Available 09/29/2022 A replay of the Cox Automotive Q3 2022 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call held on Wednesday, September 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 third quarter. The Cox Automotive September U.S. auto sales forecast was released as well as a Q3 update… Read Article

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Who’s Ready for a Return to the Good Ol’ Days? Not the CFOs. 09/26/2022 Over the years, the auto industry has always had a healthy tension between the sales vice presidents and the chief financial officers. Sales executives were bonused on share gains, while the finance teams were bonused on profit. This led to a never-ending battle over how much incentive money was necessary to meet sales objectives. Each would happily blame the other if sales or financial targets were… Read Article

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Automation and the Future of Automotive Retail 09/19/2022 As consumer comfort with online car buying accelerates and retailers drive for more efficient operations, digital retailing solutions are being embraced. Innovation within financing and titling, critical enablers of the digital car buying experience, began more than 20 years ago. Predictive models evolved that help lenders set parameters that facilitate improved loan decisioning. The creation of lender networks allowed online credit applications to displace the trusted… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 5 09/13/2022 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 5, Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs is joined by Senior Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Chris Frey and Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski. The 30-minute presentation covers both… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Monthly Industry Update Video Series – Episode 4 08/12/2022 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 4, Cox Automotive Executive Analyst Michelle Krebs is joined by Research Manager Rebecca Rydzewski, Senior Manager of Economic and Industry Insights Chris Frey, and Vanessa Ton, senior manager of… Read Article

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Connected Data: The engine that powers better results 08/11/2022 The Automotive industry is changing at breakneck speed. This includes a dizzying array of new vehicles being offered, many from completely new OEMs. A radical shift to electrification, and a steady and pronounced shift to more digital interactions are being felt throughout the entire industry. 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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