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New-Vehicle Inventory Grows as Sales Flatten, Tariff Impact Still Minimal 07/10/2025 Everyone is hunting for clear evidence of higher prices on new vehicles driven by tariffs, and yet, the story just hasn’t materialized. Automakers continue to hold their fire on raising the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRPs) significantly as demand remains tepid and policy has yet to be solidified. New-vehicle inventory has started to grow as next-model-year vehicles (MY2026) begin to show up on dealer lots, although… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Drops Slightly as Sales Hold Steady 06/13/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of June dropped slightly month over month. Still, inventory was relatively flat compared to early June 2024. 2.21M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of June 2, 2025 43 Days' Supply $25,470 Average Listing Price 72,879 Average Mileage As June opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and… Read Article

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New-Vehicle Sales Normalize, Dealers Manage Leaner Lots Amid Tariff Uncertainty 06/12/2025 Despite news headlines suggesting the auto market would see more tariff-price increases by now, the new-vehicle market has largely remained stable. After hitting a peak in sales pace in April, the new-vehicle market has continued to slow from there. The market has returned to seasonal norms, including a typical bump in sales over the Memorial Day weekend. New-vehicle inventory has continued to decline as well, albeit at… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Improves as Sales Start to Slow 05/16/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of May have increased month over month but are down compared to early May 2024. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of May 1, 2025 43 Days' Supply $25,547 Average Listing Price 71,423 Average Mileage As May opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent –… Read Article

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Consumers Face Challenges as New-Vehicle Inventory Drops 7.4% in April Amid Tariff Uncertainty 05/15/2025 Even as the whipsaw of changing tariff policy continued to dominate the headlines, the dynamics of the April new-vehicle market unfolded as expected. New-vehicle sales momentum continued from the end of March and into April, before beginning to taper off. New-vehicle inventory declined further, by 7.4% from March, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. 2.49M Total Inventoryas of May 1, 2025 66… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Continues to Tighten as Sales Surge in March 04/11/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April have decreased both month over month and compared to early April 2024. 2.14M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of March 31, 2025 39 Days' Supply $25,180 Average Listing Price 70,487 Average Mileage As April opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across… Read Article

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Tariffs Trigger Surge in March New-Vehicle Sales, Inventory Levels Decline 04/10/2025 As the automotive industry starts to navigate the impact of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has significantly decreased, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. New-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April decreased from March and were lower than in early April 2024. New-vehicle sales surged in March, driven by strong seasonal trends… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Tightens as Sales Surge in February, Driven by Tax Refunds 03/14/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of March decreased from February and were lower than in early March 2024. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of March 3, 2025 42 Days' Supply $25,006 Average Listing Price 71,298 Average Mileage As March opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the… Read Article

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Tax Refunds and Bonuses Fuel New-Vehicle Sales Amid Rising Inventory Levels, Falling Consumer Confidence 03/13/2025 Tax season is off to a strong start, with 28% of all refunds issued totaling $102.25 billion, a 10% increase from last year, according to the most recent data available on Feb. 21. The average refund has risen 7% year over year to $3,453, providing a significant cash boost to Main Street USA. Additionally, annual bonuses, typically paid in the first few months of the year,… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases as Tax Season Revs Up 02/14/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels increased from January to the start of February. Still, used-vehicle inventory was lower than in early February 2024. 2.23M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Feb. 3, 2025 48 Days' Supply $25,128 Average Listing Price 70,367 Average Mileage As February opened and tax season got underway, the total supply of used vehicles on U.S. dealer… Read Article

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