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Last update 08/05/2026
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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…
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…
Kelley Blue Book Report: As Buyers Gravitate Toward More Affordable Segments, Industry-Wide Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in June
New-vehicle prices increased modestly in June, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: June 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “The first half of the year is officially in…
The Auto Market Brief Podcast:
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…
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…
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…
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: 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…
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…
Put Inventory Strategy First: How Independent Dealers Can Compete When Supply Is Tight
Independent dealers don’t need a report to tell them the market is tight, they’re living it every day. Inventory is…