Artificial intelligence (AI) has been called the most transformative technology in the history of mankind. And yet some believe it’s still the stuff of science fiction, conjuring up images of human cyborgs and scenes from The Matrix. Even still, 94% of surveyed business leaders view AI as critical to their success over the next five … Continued
A replay of the Q4 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Monday, January 9, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive, discussed the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and industry trends that shaped the quarter … Continued
Access to auto credit tightened again in December, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All-Loans Index declined 2.1% to 99.1 in December, reflecting that auto credit was harder to get in the month compared to November. The decline in access reflected conditions that were tightest since September … Continued
Register now to join Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, Senior Economist Charlie Chesbrough, and the Industry Insights team for the 2023 Industry Insights and Sales Forecast Call. Thursday, January 12 11 a.m. EST. As a new year dawns for the automotive industry, the team will give a deep dive into the economy and auto … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.8% in December from November. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 219.3, down 14.9% from a year ago. This was the largest annualized decline in the series’ history. December’s increase was driven by the seasonal adjustment. The non-adjusted price change … Continued
Job growth in December slowed, the unemployment rate fell, and wage growth decelerated. Continuing jobless claims increased from historical lows, but there is little evidence of major deterioration in the jobless claims data. Moreover, relative to the job base, jobless claims remain at historically low levels. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of sales for … Continued
Sales into large fleets, not including sales into dealer and manufacturer fleets, increased 3.0% month over month in December to 165,809 units, according to an early estimate from Cox Automotive. Combined sales into large rental, commercial, and government fleets were up 47% year over year in December, the sixth consecutive month of double-digit, year-over-year increases. … Continued
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Major economic indicators were negative to close out 2022. Consumer spending growth slowed substantially in November, with spending on motor vehicles and parts down in November after an October increase. Personal income growth also slowed. The massive rise in mortgage rates has reduced demand, particularly causing a decline in the construction of single-family homes. On … Continued
In today’s market, the deterioration of consumer credit, and auto loan performance, in particular, is a worrying sign for industry watchers. In the context of high inflation and with the Fed intent on slowing the economy and weakening the labor market, there are indeed clear signs of stress in the system. Continued jobless claims are … Continued