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Last update 08/17/2026
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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values kept normalizing through July, continuing the pattern…
Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales Pace Strengthens in July as Buyers Shrug Off Economic Headwinds
Updated, Aug. 4, 2026: Initial estimates suggest July new-vehicle sales totaled 1.36 million units, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR)…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values have been on the decline in the…
EV Market Stabilizes in Q2, as New Entries Help Slow Sharp Sales Decline
The electrified vehicle story in the first half of 2026 is increasingly a story about hybrids. While the overall U.S. new-vehicle market…
The Auto Market Brief Podcast:
Ep. 15: Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #15 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under…
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in…
Ep. 14: A New Automotive Market: Tariffs Persist, Chinese Competition Grows, and Profitability Shifts
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #14 In this Episode How are tariffs, global competition, and shifting profit models changing…
Manheim Used Vehicle Index:
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values kept normalizing through July, continuing the pattern…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-July 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values have been on the decline in the…
Replay Available: Q2 2026 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call
A replay of the Q2 2026 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Wednesday, July 8, is available. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy…
Expert Perspectives:
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in…
Bonus Episode: Why AI Is Only as Good as Your Data
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode What opportunities become possible when dealers can connect their data, understand…
Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 46
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb offers a check-in on what we are seeing in…