Week #2 Special Edition: Economic Impact on Auto Sales with Jonathan Smoke Tuesday March 31, 2020 1 min Read Watch this video with Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke from his home studio in Atlanta, GA, as he explains the impact of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. Jonathan examines: Hardest hit COVID-19 areas in the U.S. State-level jobless claims Consumer sentiment and buying behaviors Current view of new and used retail sales and prices An outlook for vehicle sales in April 2020 Proprietary insights from Cox Automotive During this unprecedented time, Cox Automotive is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date automotive news. Check back regularly for the latest 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