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Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Strong Through First Half of 2026 Despite Continued Economic and Policy Uncertainty
ATLANTA, June 24, 2026 – The June SAAR is expected to finish near 16.1 million, roughly in line with March, April and May—an unusual period of consistency given recent volatility and high energy prices. June sales volume, forecast at 1.34…
Now Available: Cox Automotive 2026 Mid-Year Review
The Cox Automotive Q2 2026 2026 Mid-Year Review is now available, offering a comprehensive look at how the U.S. auto market is performing through the first half of the year. The Cox Automotive Economic and Industry Insights team breaks down what’s really driving today’s…
2026 Cox Automotive Forecasts
Cox Automotive provides forecasts on the new and used vehicle markets, leasing, fleet and CPO sales, and the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Updates (highlighted) to the full-year 2026 forecasts were announced during the Cox Automotive Q2 2026 Mid-Year Review on June 24,…
Cox Automotive Awards $10,000 NIADA Foundation Scholarship to Northwood University Student Mallorie Hollenbeck
ATLANTA, June 23, 2026 – Cox Automotive today announced that Mallorie Hollenbeck, a student at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, has been named the 2026 recipient of the $10,000 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) Foundation Northwood University Scholarship, presented…
Ep. 11: Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #11 In this Episode Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin…
New Cox Automotive Research Reveals Independent Dealership Buyers Are Driven by Necessity—Not Aspiration
Research developed in consultation with NIADA highlights how trust, transparency and digital experience increasingly shape independent dealer success. ATLANTA – June 22, 2026 – Cox Automotive today released new research, “Know Your Buyer, Grow Your Lot,” developed in consultation with…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
Economic data was a bit lighter this past week, but the new Fed chair held his first meeting and offered plenty to unpack on the health of the economy and future interest rate policy. As such, this edition of the…
Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 45
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jonathan Gregory, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights, offers a check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-June 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Manheim values continue their normal pattern of declining at this time of year, though prices are falling from elevated levels from stronger spring appreciation. The increase in the first…
Price Drop and Income Growth Improve New-Vehicle Affordability in May
New-vehicle affordability improved in May, as lower transaction prices, higher incentives, and strong income growth more than offset a slight increase in interest rates. The estimated average new-vehicle auto loan rate increased by 8 basis points to 9.53%, which was…