Shopping for electrified vehicles, which includes both hybrids and EVs, has stabilized, with almost 25% of new-vehicle shoppers considering an electrified model, according to the latest Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report. However, when it comes to the specific type of electrified vehicle, hybrids seem to be more popular, with 18% of electrified shoppers considering … Continued
The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. Download this week’s presentation.
As the old saying goes: “Volume is for vanity, profit is for sanity.” Automakers and dealers alike have a very important strategic business question to answer: to pursue volume or gross profit. There is an interesting divergence on this fundamental question playing out today between Hyundai Motor Group and Stellantis. The Korean automaker has been … Continued
Fourth quarter real GDP growth was revised down as consumer spending was downgraded more than the slowing originally estimated. Inventory growth helped deliver the relatively strong-looking number, which doesn’t speak to strong economic conditions. However, consumer spending has accelerated to start 2023. Consumer spending growth accelerated in January as personal income growth also accelerated. The … Continued
For many current car shoppers, new-vehicle prices are about as enjoyable as a sharp stick in the eye. All the reasons are well documented – supply disruptions, low inventory, new technology, higher interest rates, and automakers focused on high-earning buyers. With the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) now close to $50,000, finding big-ticket items … Continued
The latest Cox Automotive analysis of Xtime metrics shows that service activity decreased and service revenue increased month over month at U.S. franchised dealerships in January. The Repair Order Revenue Index and the Repair Order Volume Index were both up compared to January 2022. The monthly Xtime volume and revenue metrics are designed to showcase … Continued
Stellantis has steered skillfully through the global computer chip shortage, maintaining the most abundant vehicle inventory in the U.S. auto industry for the past year while other automakers struggled with skimpy supply. Still, Stellantis posted a decline in U.S. sales in the fourth quarter while also cutting incentives. Its average transaction price rose to over … Continued
Year-over-year inflation declined in January but at a slower pace. Inflation remains elevated and much higher than the Federal Reserve’s target. Inflation impacting lower-income households remains extremely high. Retail sales increased more than expected in January. Adjusted for inflation, retail sales were unchanged year over year. Most categories are up year over year, and the consumer … Continued
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of economic and industry insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim … Continued
The supply of used vehicles is lean as the spring selling season seems to be kicking off early this year, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.21M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Jan. 23, 2023 48 Days’ Supply $26,510 Average Listing Price 68,994 Average Mileage The total supply of unsold used … Continued