The national average gas price for a gallon of gas is still high at the beginning of April, down 6 cents to $4.17 per gallon on April 10 compared with a week earlier. President Biden’s decision to release oil from the strategic reserves coupled with this week’s waiver allowing the use of ethanol this summer … Continued
Revised May 18, 2022 – The supply of fuel-efficient models, like hybrids, small crossovers and small-to-midsize cars, was the lowest of all segments in March as gas prices soared, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. At the same time, overall new-vehicle inventory edged slightly higher while prices slipped again, staying … 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.
New-vehicle average transaction prices (ATPs) decreased to $45,927 in March 2022 after reaching a record high in December 2021, according to new data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Prices fell 0.3% ($156) month over month, but remain elevated compared to one year ago, up 12.9% ($5,247) from March 2021. New-vehicle inventory … Continued
Access to auto credit expanded again in March according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index for all types of auto loans. The All Loans Index increased 1.3% to 104.5 in March, reflecting that auto credit was easier to get in the month compared to February. Access was looser by 6.6% year over year, and compared … Continued
New-vehicle sales in March were up from February but down from a year ago. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) declined to 13.3 million from 14.1 million in February, as tight supply, record low incentives, and worsening production challenges held back the usual seasonal gain. Manufacturers continue to prioritize retail over fleet, as sales into … Continued
A replay of the Q1 2022 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Call held on Thursday, April 7, is available below. Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and Chris Frey, senior manager of economic and industry insights, discussed the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index and the major economic and industry trends that shaped the quarter. … Continued
“No one will ever buy those online.” That used to be the conventional wisdom about clothes and home furnishings, yet eCommerce sales of both apparel and furniture increased by more than 20% in 2021.1 Consumers who used to feel strongly about seeing, touching, and trying out these items before purchase chose convenience (backed by reasonable … Continued
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined 3.3% in March from February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined to 223.5, which was up 24.8% from a year ago. The non-adjusted price change in March was an increase of 0.6% compared to February, leaving the unadjusted average price up 23.2% … Continued
Sales into large fleets decreased nearly 4% month over month in March to 176,322 units, after an improvement in February, and remained down more than 11% year over year. Rental fleet sales volume remains low and sales into government fleets saw a modest decline. Meanwhile, sales into commercial fleets in March saw an impressive gain … Continued