Week #10 Special Edition: Economic Impact on Auto Sales with Jonathan Smoke Wednesday May 27, 2020 1 min Read Our Chief Economist, Jonathan Smoke, joins us once again from his home studio in Atlanta, GA, with the latest on the impacts of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. This week, Jonathan examines: The latest on COVID-19’s nationwide impactJobless claims and impacts by stateConsumer sentiment in the U.S. and in the 142 largest DMAsNew- and used-vehicle sales estimatesManheim wholesale transactions and used-vehicle valuesDisconnect between wholesale and retail prices; used vehicle days’ supplyCox Automotive leading indicators, impact on sales by market, 0% APR offers Download this week’s presentation. During this unprecedented time, Cox Automotive is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date automotive news, so check back regularly for updates. Related Market Insights Market Insights Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: September 16 5 min Read EV Market Monitor – August 2025 5 min Read Press Releases Cox Automotive Unites Fleet Services and FleetNet America into One Fleet Team 4 min Read