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ATLANTA, Jan. 13, 2026 – The 16th annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study, released today by Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services provider, reveals that new technology and a seamless omnichannel retail approach adopted by many dealers are improving vehicle-buying satisfaction in the U.S., despite concerns about vehicle affordability. Higher scores are being fueled …

As widely forecast, sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. fell sharply in the fourth quarter, following record-breaking results in Q3. With government-backed sales incentives revoked at the start of October, total EV sales in Q4 plunged to 234,000 units, down 46% compared to Q3 and 36% lower year over year. Sales in …

The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle hit an all-time high in December, according to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. A strong mix of midsize SUVs and full-size pickup trucks pushed the average higher, as both segments outperformed in the final month of 2025. New-vehicle prices typically …

In December, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index reached its highest point of 2025, climbing to 99.6 and marking the best level since October 2022 as credit access continued to improve. The All-Loans Index rose 90 basis points (bps) from November’s 98.7 and is up 4% from December 2024. While individual metrics showed mixed movement, this …

The first week of 2026 brought several important data releases: December jobs and unemployment figures, consumer credit trends, consumer sentiment readings and a final look at 2025 auto sales performance. With the new year underway, economic and automotive reports are flowing fast and furious, and we’ll continue tracking these developments in the weeks ahead. New-Vehicle …

A replay of the Q4 2025 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Thursday, Jan. 8, is available. Cox Automotive Interim Chief Economist Jeremy Robb, Jonathan Gregory, senior manager of Economic and Industry Insights, and Scott Vanner, manager of Economic and Industry Insights, reported the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and …

ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2026 – The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) closed out December at 205.5, marking a 0.4% increase in wholesale used-vehicle prices compared to December 2024 and a modest 0.1% gain month over month. The year-end data reflect a market that has largely stabilized, with non-seasonally adjusted prices up 0.5% year over …

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Interim Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Consumer spending trends showed signs of a slowdown in December, as affordability concerns caused many to pull back on the spending reins, translating to depreciation trends catching up a bit in wholesale markets over the month. As we moved into the holiday period, …

ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2026 – Cox Automotive today announced the launch of Cox Fleet, its new fleet brand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the trucking and fleet industry. More than a name change, Cox Fleet is designed to set a higher standard for uptime—aiming to keep vehicles moving, businesses running, …

ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2026 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, today released its 2026 automotive industry outlook, projecting new-vehicle sales in the U.S. to hit 15.8 million units in 2026, down 2.4% from 2025 levels. Most forecasted metrics for the automotive market, according to Cox Automotive, are expected to be …