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Autotrader Finds Dealers Miss Key Sales and Wasted Ad Budgets with 92% of Vehicle Sales Untraceable 07/09/2025 ATLANTA - July 9, 2025 - Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, reports new findings from Perficient fueled by Clarivoy data on the limitations of current sales tracking in dealerships in its latest white paper, “From Click to Car Sale: How Multi-Touch Attribution Improves Marketing Measurement for Auto Dealers”. According to Clarivoy data, in a sample set of 875k automotive sales, only 8% were traceable in CRM,… Read Article

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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Rises in June as Auto Market Continues To Be Impacted by Tariff-Driven Volatility 07/08/2025 ATLANTA, July 8, 2025 – Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in June compared to May. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) increased to 208.5, representing a 6.3% year-over-year increase and a 1.6% rise above May levels. The seasonal adjustment forced the index higher in the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values fell more than usual following the volatility… Read Article

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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 06/25/2025 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 adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of vehicle sales at 15.3 million. This… Read Article

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Kelley Blue Book, Experian Team Up to Bring Buyers Better Vehicle History Reports 06/10/2025 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 announced they are expanding their strategic relationship with Experian, a global… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Forecast: May New-Vehicle Sales To Cool After Tariff-Fueled Surge, 16M SAAR Expected 05/27/2025 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 than the Cox Automotive May forecast below. Importantly, the seasonally adjusted annual… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns 05/21/2025 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 and independent dealers conducted from April 22 to May 5, shows… Read Article

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Three Cox Automotive Executives Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry 05/19/2025 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 industry are featured in the May 19 issue of Automotive News… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Forecast: Tariff Concerns Drive New-Vehicle Sales Growth in April, As Inventory Tightens 04/23/2025 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 March, as the early-in-the-month frenzy cooled off some as the weeks… Read Article

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FleetNet America Launches FleetNet EDGE to Equip Service Providers with Actionable Data and Industry Insights 04/22/2025 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 response to the needs of today’s service providers. The offering addresses… Read Article

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Trudell Trailer Sales Announces Name Change to Midwest Great Dane 04/10/2025 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 the dealerships, unlocking greater value for their teams and clients. With… Read Article

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