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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Climb in November, While Higher Incentives Continue to Entice Buyers
12/11/2024
New-vehicle prices in November climbed higher year over year for the second straight month, according to data from Kelley Blue Book released today. Last month, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle was $48,724, an increase of $699, or 1.5%, from November 2023. The November ATP was also higher by $720 compared to the downwardly revised ATP in October of $48,004. NEW-VEHICLE AVERAGE TRANSACTION…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in November
12/06/2024
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in November compared to October. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 205.4, an increase of 0.2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index amplified the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined slightly. The non-adjusted price in November decreased by 0.1% compared to October, moving…
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EV Market Monitor – October 2024
11/25/2024
The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market is on track for another record-breaking year, with October showing growth in both new and used EV sales. During this period, the gap in days’ supply between new EVs and new traditional models remained wider than the gap for those vehicles in the used market. Meanwhile, the average transaction price for new EVs has slightly decreased and used EV prices…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of November
11/19/2024
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 1.6% from October in the first 15 days of November. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 206.1 and is now showing a gain of 0.5% from the full month of November 2023. The seasonal adjustment amplified the results for the month, as the seasonal factor moved much closer to the long-term…
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New-Vehicle Affordability Improves in October
11/15/2024
New-vehicle affordability improved in October as interest rates declined, incentives increased, and income gains all favored the consumer, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. October had the best vehicle affordability level since August 2021. “Auto loan rates are beginning to decline, offering some relief to consumers,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “In October, we also observed an improvement in auto credit availability.…
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Used Retail Vehicle Sales Increase in October
11/15/2024
According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased by nearly 7% month over month from September. A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at the end of October was 45, down from a revised…
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases to Start November, Days’ Supply Drops With Strong Sales
11/14/2024
According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of November were higher than in October but lower than in early November 2023. 2.17M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Nov. 4, 2024 45 Days' Supply $25,499 Average Listing Price 70,326 Average Mileage As November opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across…
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New-Vehicle Inventory Tops 3 Million for the First Time Since the Pandemic Even as Sales Gain Momentum
11/14/2024
The election is over and decisive. Consumer sentiment, according to Morning Consult, has improved for five straight months and is at the highest level in three and a half years. Indeed, October sales in the automotive industry saw an increase of 13% over the same time last year, and yet, new-vehicle inventory continues to rise. As the year winds down, we’re seeing some interesting trends in…
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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Incentives Climb Higher in October, as Many Automakers Work to Clear Inventory
11/12/2024
The average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in October was $48,623, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book. Transaction prices last month were higher than the revised September price ($48,423) and higher by 1.7% from year-earlier levels ($47,826). For more than a year now, new-vehicle prices in the U.S. have remained mostly unchanged and near $48,500, as higher inventory…
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Auto Credit Availability Increases Across the Board in October
11/11/2024
Access to auto credit increased in October as credit loosened across all channels and across all lender types, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 94.5 in October, up 2.2% from the September reading but down 2.1% year over year. This marks the largest month-over-month increase in auto credit access since March 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index1 Auto loan access improved in…
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