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In April 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 102.4, its highest level since June 2022, though essentially unchanged from March’s revised-lower 102.3. The All-Loans Index increased just 0.1% from March and is up approximately 7.2% from April 2025. April’s modest gain masked a more complex picture beneath, as gains in some key metrics …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, employment conditions, and consumer credit. April’s sales data landed slightly below expectations, while the jobs report offered a brighter surprise. Consumer credit expanded in March as well, with the headline gain nearly doubling expectations. Bottom Line Up Front April’s new-vehicle …

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “A strong tax refund season drove consumers toward used vehicles early this year, and that kept demand and values high at Manheim through the spring market. The conflict in the Middle East has now been ongoing for two months, and while energy prices backed …

The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Service departments are no longer just another revenue stream for dealers, they’re a critical inventory funnel, customer relationship engine, and profit driver. In this special episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating is joined by Alex Bland, Cox Automotive’s Sr. Director of Market and Customer Research, …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and inflation, personal income and spending, consumer confidence, and housing price trends. The Federal Reserve met last week and held rates steady as expected, although the decision was far from unanimous. Recent economic data added to the uncertainty, as inflation …

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Jerome Powell hosted what is widely considered to be his last meeting as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. As he stepped away from the podium at his final post-meeting press conference, he noted playfully to the media, “I won’t see you next time.” Powell’s term as chairman expires in mid-May. …

The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #7 In this Episode Consumer spending remains unexpectedly strong as the auto market moves through the heart of the spring selling season. In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating is joined by Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb to break down the latest retail spending data, new‑ …

New enhancements build on the app’s evolution beyond inspections, adding in-app load search of the industry’s largest automotive logistics marketplace, eBOL management and detailed invoicing. ATLANTA, April 28, 2026 — For auto transportation carriers, the road is the office—and Central Dispatch is expanding its mobile technology around that reality. Today, Cox Automotive’s logistics brand announced …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle affordability, retail sales, and consumer sentiment. Recent data tells a story of continued resilience in the face of mounting economic pressure: improving new-vehicle affordability and strong monthly retail sales gains colliding with surging gas prices and deteriorating consumer sentiment. Bottom Line Up Front …

Updated May 5, 2026 – April new-vehicle sales finished lower compared to last year, a result that was widely expected. The April sales pace is now estimated at 15.9 million, slightly below the 16.1 million forecast Cox Automotive issued prior to the sales close. Nearly all major automakers delivered lower year-over-year volume in April. Total …