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In February 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 101.3, its best reading since June 2022. The All-Loans Index increased 1.5% from January’s 99.8 and is up nearly 6% from February 2025. Even as approval rates declined and yield spreads widened, the month’s improvement was driven primarily by a surge in subprime lending. Dealertrack …

ATLANTA, Mar. 10, 2026 – According to estimates released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, new-vehicle price growth accelerated in February as market sales recovered from a slow January. New-vehicle prices increased modestly from January but jumped notably higher year over year. Sales incentives also increased month over month but were mostly flat …

ATLANTA, March 9, 2026 – Cox Fleet, a Cox Automotive brand, will exhibit at the ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Meeting in Nashville, March 16-18. This marks the first time the company will attend TMC as a unified organization after officially bringing Fleet Services and FleetNet America together earlier this year.  “At last year’s TMC event, we heard a clear message from customers: they wanted a fleet partner with integrated solutions,” said Patrick …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new vehicle sales, the labor market, consumer credit, and Manheim values. Many market metrics showed signs of strengthening in late February, likely supported by improving weather across much of the country. At the same time, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have introduced …

Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Since the start of 2026, we’ve seen mostly solid demand at Manheim with higher sales conversion rates indicating an appetite from dealers to buy. As we progressed through February, we saw prices move higher than usual, especially in the back half of the month. …

In a recent discussion, Chief Data Officer Ben Flusberg and Vice President of AI and Machine Learning Jodi Blomberg outlined how dealers can harness the power of AI to unlock competitive advantage without sacrificing human touchpoints and experiences. To bring this to life, they introduced several personas, illustrating how AI can positively shape each stage …

ATLANTA, March 3, 2026 – The Q1 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows a seasonal rebound in dealer optimism, driven by improved expectations for the spring selling season. While current market conditions remain below historical norms, sentiment for the months ahead improved sharply as dealers anticipate stronger demand, easing interest rates and improving …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on producer prices, tax refunds, consumer confidence and metrics on the housing market. Last week was a bit lighter on economic data than recent weeks. Last week started with the 2026 National Association of Business Economists (NABE) conference, three days of economic discussion and three …

Fifty years into its U.S. journey, Honda is doing something few legacy automakers manage well: using history as a launchpad, not a crutch. At an event inside Honda’s Torrance, California design center late last year, the company didn’t just commemorate the milestone, it used it to reframe where it’s heading next. From design and motorsports …

ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2026 – Cox Automotive’s VinSolutions, the leading CRM in the automotive industry, announced today a new integration with Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Cox Automotive’s VinSolutions, specifically, the Vin Desking features of CRM and Deal Central, now integrate with Toyota SmartPath/Lexus MONOGRAM retailing, enabling the opportunity for a seamless consumer experience from …