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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up
09/06/2024
ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2024 – The Q3 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows automobile dealers in the U.S. continue to view the market as weak. The overall Q3 market sentiment index dropped to a score of 40, down from 42 in Q2 and 45 from a year ago, signaling a weakened market sentiment. “For more than two years now, after reaching peak profits in…
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U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Index: As Market Uncertainty Grows, Dealers Remain Pessimistic and Cautious
06/10/2024
ATLANTA, June 10, 2024 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) remained stable from Q1 to Q2 2024 despite dealer uncertainty in the market and economy. The Q2 current market index score of 42 indicates most U.S. auto dealers see the market as weak. One year ago, the index was 45, also below the 50 threshold. The last time current market sentiment was above…
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Cox Automotive 2024 Path to EV Adoption Study Suggests Electric Vehicle Consideration Will Surge in Second Half of Decade
05/14/2024
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 of all vehicle shoppers in market today are not even considering…
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U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, but Current Market View Remains Weak as Profit Pressures Replace Inventory Woes
03/13/2024
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 index is largely driven by profitability, customer traffic and costs. Of…
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Cox Automotive’s Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Satisfaction With Car Buying Improved in 2023 After Two Years of Declines
01/31/2024
ATLANTA, Jan. 31, 2024 – Cox Automotive’s annual Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study reveals that satisfaction with the vehicle shopping and buying experience improved in 2023 after declining in both 2021 and 2022. This is good news for automobile dealers, who will gather in Las Vegas starting Thursday, February 1, for the National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention. Cox Automotive will be the largest exhibitor at NADA…
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Solving the Most Pressing EV Challenges Today
10/31/2024
It’s no secret that the automotive industry is rapidly changing — especially when it comes to EVs. With that change comes a host of new challenges for dealers and OEMs, from how these vehicles are distributed when new to how they are assessed, serviced and remarketed when used. Solving those challenges is exactly what we’re focused on at Cox Automotive. On the Q3 Manheim Used Vehicle…
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Cox Automotive’s Autotrader Creates One, Consistent Omnichannel Marketplace
10/30/2024
ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2024 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, announces new applications of the company’s unique first-party data assets combined with the industry’s only true omnichannel car buying experience. The result – car buyers can now search for vehicles, comparison shop inventory, determine what they can afford, and sign their deal all in one connected marketplace, creating a consistent path…
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CDG Podcast: 2024 Car Market Forecast: Shocks and Twists You Need to Know | Jonathan Smoke
10/29/2024
Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive, joins this Car Dealership Guy Podcast episode to discuss some of the biggest topics shaping the 2024 car market, including shocks and surprises, the painful new phase for the used car market, why new car discounts have plateaued, and the evolving segments of the U.S. car market. Watch the Episode
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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: Oct. 29
10/29/2024
Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading indicators from Cox Automotive’s extensive data ecosystem. Download this week’s presentation…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
10/28/2024
Key Highlights Existing home sales declined 1.0% in September, marking the lowest level since 2010. New home sales grew more than expected, with a 4.1% monthly increase. Consumer sentiment rose by 0.6% in October, surprising analysts. Housing Market Trends The housing market displayed mixed trends in September, with existing and new home sales diverging significantly. Existing home sales dropped 1.0% in September, reaching the lowest level…
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Cox Automotive Forecast: October New-Vehicle Sales Steady, Volume Expected to Rise Despite Election Uncertainties and Weather Events
10/24/2024
ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2024 – October new-vehicle sales are expected to remain steady at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, of 15.8 million, unchanged from the sales pace in September. However, sales volume in October is anticipated to increase by 10% compared to last month and finish the month higher by 7.9% compared to last October, primarily due to the differences in the…
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EV Market Monitor – September 2024
10/22/2024
The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand in the U.S., as recent Cox Automotive data reveal a year-over-year rise in sales for both new and used EVs. September marked the sixth consecutive month in which new EV sales surpassed 100,000 units. EV share of new vehicle sales achieved a notable 9% last month, the highest level to date. The price difference between electric and traditional…
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Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 26
10/21/2024
Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), days’ supply, affordability and electric vehicle prices both…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
10/21/2024
Key Highlights Retail Sales Performance: September saw a stronger-than-expected 0.4% monthly gain in consumer spending, with the auto sector underperforming the rest of the retail market. Residential Construction Trends: Both permits and starts declined in September, with the multifamily sector showing the most significant drops. Labor Market and Consumer Sentiment: Initial jobless claims declined, but continuing claims increased, indicating a deteriorating labor market. Consumer sentiment also…
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Slightly Declines in October; Days’ Supply and Listing Prices Rise
10/18/2024
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of October were lower than in September. 2.15M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Oct. 3, 2024 47 Days' Supply $25,361 Average Listing Price 71,918 Average Mileage As October opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the U.S. was at 2.15 million units,…
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