Cox Automotive Inc.

Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales in June Slow from Accelerated Spring Pace; Second Quarter Sales to Finish Higher Year Over Year, As Large Automakers Gain Share

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Updated, July 2, 2025 – In the first half of 2025, the new-vehicle market showed strong momentum, with sales significantly outpacing last year. Preliminary estimates indicate that new-vehicle sales in June closely aligned with the Cox Automotive forecast, as the final month of the first half marked sales of 1.25 million units and a seasonally … Continued

Kelley Blue Book, Experian Team Up to Bring Buyers Better Vehicle History Reports

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ATLANTA & COSTA MESA, CA, June 10, 2025 – As the market heats up, along with the competition, it has never been more important to make smart car buying choices based on trusted research. As part of its commitment to drive stronger results for our clients, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader, Cox Automotive brands, today … Continued

Cox Automotive Forecast: May New-Vehicle Sales To Cool After Tariff-Fueled Surge, 16M SAAR Expected

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Updated, June 4, 2025 – As expected, the cumulative challenges of the tariff uncertainty and vehicle affordability are beginning to show up in the new-vehicle sales numbers. In May, according to initial estimates, new-vehicle sales were close to 1.47 million units, generally flat versus April and higher by 2.5% from year-ago levels. The numbers came in slightly lower … Continued

Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns

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ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised … Continued

Three Cox Automotive Executives Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry

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ATLANTA, May 19, 2025 – Cox Automotive leaders Grace Huang, president of Inventory Solutions; Marianne Johnson, executive vice president and chief product officer; and Lori Wittman, president of Retail Solutions, have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. They and their co-honorees from across the automotive … Continued

Cox Automotive Forecast: Tariff Concerns Drive New-Vehicle Sales Growth in April, As Inventory Tightens

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Updated, May 2, 2025 – New-vehicle sales in April finished near 1.46 million according to initial estimates, above even Cox Automotive’s positive forecast below. Our Industry Insights team had been expecting solid sales in April, spurred on by concerns of higher prices on the horizon. As expected, though, sales in April were lower than in … Continued

FleetNet America Launches FleetNet EDGE to Equip Service Providers with Actionable Data and Industry Insights

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Cherryville, NC – April 22, 2025 – FleetNet America, a leader in fleet maintenance and repair management, is proud to announce the launch of FleetNet EDGE: Data and Performance Insights. This transformative new product is designed to empower service providers with data-driven tools, industry-specific intelligence and performance benchmarking capabilities. FleetNet EDGE was developed in direct … Continued

Trudell Trailer Sales Announces Name Change to Midwest Great Dane

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ATLANTA – April 10, 2025 – Trudell Trailer Sales, acquired by Cox Automotive in 2022, proudly announced its name change to Midwest Great Dane, leveraging the Great Dane brand deeper in the Midwest market. As one of the largest Great Dane dealer groups in the country, Midwest Great Dane and Northeast Great Dane create consistency across … Continued

Manheim Index Declines in March, But Wholesale Auto Auction Activity Increases as Tariffs Become Reality

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ATLANTA, April 7, 2025 – Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 202.6, which is a decrease of 0.2% from a year ago and also lower than the February levels. The seasonal adjustment caused the … Continued

Cox Automotive Forecast: First Quarter New-Vehicle Sales Expected to Increase Year over Year as Market Momentum Shows Signs of Fading

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Updated, April 2, 2025 – Initial industry estimates of new-vehicle sales in March suggest nearly 1.56 million units were sold, beating the Cox Automotive forecast by a large margin; our team had expected volume in March to be 1.43 million, a decline from 2024 levels. In fact, sales in March were higher year over year and … Continued