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Last update 07/17/2026
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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: December 2025 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Interim Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Consumer spending trends showed signs of a slowdown…
Despite Q4 Collapse, 2025 EV Sales Decline Only 2% Versus 2024; Policy Shifts, New Product Set Stage for Next Chapter
As widely forecast, sales of new electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. fell sharply in the fourth quarter, following record-breaking…
New-Vehicle Inventory Grows as Sales Flatten, Tariff Impact Still Minimal
Updated, Aug. 15, 2025 – Everyone is hunting for clear evidence of higher prices on new vehicles driven by tariffs,…
Cox Automotive Forecasts New-Vehicle Sales at 15.8 Million, Down From 2025 as Market Fragmentation Slows Growth
ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2026 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, today released its 2026 automotive…
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Ep. 13: Credit Availability Hits a New High, Inflation Eases, and Inventory Holds Steady
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #13 In this Episode With improved access to credit, cooler inflation readings, and stable…
Bonus Episode: The Negative Equity Story: How We Got Here and Why It Matters
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How did negative equity become one of the automotive industry’s biggest…
Ep. 12: Consumer Spending Caveats, USMCA Non-Renewal, and the EV Lease Residual Gap
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #12 In this Episode Consumers are still spending, unemployment remains low, and auto sales…