ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A second, significant wave of shoppers ready to consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) is poised to begin entering the market in the second half of the decade, according to the latest findings from the 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study by Cox Automotive. The findings indicate that nearly half … Continued
Updated, May 2, 2024 – April new-vehicle sales pace finished below our forecast, despite strong sales performance by Toyota and Lexus. Other automakers, including Ford and Hyundai Motor Group, finished April about where expected, with sales slightly lower than year-ago levels. With fewer selling days this past April, volume was lower, as expected, at 1.31 … Continued
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 10, 2024 – In 2023, 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric, according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. For electric vehicle (EV) owners certain factors, like home-charging ability and easy access to charging facilities are necessary for smooth EV ownership. A new report from Realtor.com® and Cox Automotive has uncovered the top housing markets … Continued
ATLANTA (April 5, 2024) – Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 203.1, a decline of 14.7% from a year ago. The decline in the index was driven by the seasonal adjustment, resulting in a … Continued
ATLANTA – March 27, 2024 – Cox Automotive is rolling out the used car industry’s only solution that will measure the EV battery health for each specific VIN across Manheim. In addition, the company is expanding LotVision’s capabilities of reporting battery health for each unique vehicle. Both enhancements give wholesale buyers and sellers the information … Continued
ATLANTA, March 25, 2024 – Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales in Q1 will increase 5.6% year over year and reach 3.8 million units. The year-over-year increase in Q1 sales suggests that the new-vehicle market in the U.S. continues to recover slowly from the 10-year low – 13.8 million total sales – recorded in 2022. … Continued
ATLANTA and INDIANAPOLIS, March 14, 2024 – Fleet Services by Cox Automotive announced its commitment to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, helping soldiers prepare for a career after the Army. The two organizations signed an official partnership agreement during a ceremony on Monday at Fleet Services by Cox Automotive in Indianapolis. … Continued
ATLANTA, March 13, 2024 – The Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows that current market sentiment improved slightly in the first quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, increasing from 40 to 42, but remains well below the 50 threshold, indicating most dealers see the current market as weak. The survey’s current market … Continued
ATLANTA – March 12, 2024 – DealShield®, the wholesale industry’s best purchase protection solution, has surpassed a major milestone: $80 billion in vehicle value guaranteed since launching nationally 10 years ago. That’s more than 4.5 million vehicles dealers have purchased with the utmost peace of mind—and it’s no wonder why. With its truly hassle-free return experience, the DS360 … Continued
Updated, March 4, 2024 – As forecast by the Cox Automotive team, new-vehicle sales in the U.S. picked up in February, as warmer weather and increasing consumer sentiment as measured by Morning Consult combined to help sales improve notably from the January slowdown. Total new-vehicle sales in February are now estimated at 1.25 million, above our … Continued