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Dealership Service Ticket Volume and Revenue Increase in October, According to Xtime Metrics
11/20/2023
According to a recent analysis by Cox Automotive of Xtime metrics, service activity at franchised dealerships in the U.S. increased in October, following a dip in September. The Repair Order Volume Index decreased compared to the previous year, the Repair Order Revenue Index remained higher than in October 2022. “The October service metrics from Xtime show no effects of the UAW strike,” said Skyler Chadwick, director…
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Operations
Service
Fixed Ops
Xtime
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2 min read
CPO Sales Come in Surprisingly Weak in October
11/17/2023
In October, certified pre-owned (CPO) sales experienced a slight decline, falling by less than 400 units from October 2022 to reach 207,189, a year-over-year decrease of 0.2%. However, this decrease is more pronounced compared to September, as month-over-month CPO sales were down by over 23,000 units, or 10.1%. One less selling day contributed to both year-over-year and month-over-month declines. “CPO sales came in surprisingly weak in…
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CPO
certified pre-owned
CPO sales
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Data Point
4 min read
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decline in First Half of November
11/17/2023
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 1.6% from October in the first 15 days of November. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index declined to 206.1, which was down 5.3% from the full month of November 2022. The seasonal adjustment reduced the decrease. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of November dropped 2.3% compared to October, while the…
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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index
MUVVI
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Data Point
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Estimated Monthly Used-Vehicle SAAR and Volume
11/15/2023
According to Cox Automotive estimates based on vehicle registration data, total used-vehicle sales in October decreased 3.5% year over year to 3.0 million units. Retail used-vehicle sales also decreased month over month in October, with one less selling day than September. Estimates based on registration data indicate that the used-vehicle sales pace — both total and retail — in October declined compared to the market’s pace…
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used-vehicle SAAR
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Data Point
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New-Vehicle Affordability Little Changed in October Despite Higher Interest Rates
11/15/2023
Income growth favored consumers enough in October to offset the impact of higher prices, lower incentives, and higher auto loan rates. New-vehicle affordability improved slightly month over month and year over year, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “In October, strong income growth and smaller financed amounts helped the consumer overcome negative vehicle market dynamics,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. The…
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Vehicle Affordability Index
Cox Automotive/Moody's Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index
vehicle affordability
Market Insights
Data Point
4 min read
Average New-Vehicle Prices Down 1.4% Year Over Year in October, as Healthy Inventories Help Buyers
11/13/2023
ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2023 – In October, with a UAW strike underway but new-vehicle inventories on the rise, the average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. was $47,936, less than 1% more than the month earlier (revised to $47,797), according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Compared to one year ago, when incentives were near historic lows, average new-vehicle transaction prices in October…
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ATP
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new-vehicle prices
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Data Point
3 min read
Used-Vehicle Inventory Remains Limited to Start November
11/10/2023
Used-vehicle inventory volume at the start of November was slightly higher than in early October but days’ supply remained flat, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. 2.30M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Nov. 6, 2023 49 Days' Supply $26,533 Average Listing Price 69,971 Average Mileage The total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. – franchised and…
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Inventory
used-vehicle prices
used-vehicle inventory
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Auto Credit Availability Improved Again for Third Straight Month in October
11/10/2023
The Dealertrack Auto Credit Availability Index shows that access to auto credit improved in October for all types of auto loans. Credit access loosened across all channels and lender types this fall, continuing the trend that began in the summer. However, even though credit access improved, it was still tighter than a year ago and, in some channels, even tighter than pre-pandemic levels. The All-Loans Index…
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credit
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Dealertrack Credit Availability Index
auto loans
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Data Point
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New-Vehicle Inventory Rose Through October Despite UAW Strike
11/09/2023
Despite UAW strikes at several plants throughout the month, new-vehicle inventory at the start of November was even higher than in early October, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data. The UAW and Detroit automakers have reached tentative contracts and settled the strike. Workers are back on the job as they vote on new contracts. 2.40M Total Inventoryas of Nov. 6, 2023 67…
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Inventory
new-vehicle inventory
new-vehicle prices
Market Insights
Data Point
3 min read
Cox Automotive Analysis: Nissan Quarterly U.S. Market Performance
11/08/2023
To echo remarks by Nissan’s U.S. sales chief regarding recent quarterly vehicle sales, what a difference inventory makes. Indeed, having much-improved inventory after last year’s computer chip shortage resulted in substantial sales increases for Nissan and Infiniti in the U.S. and should benefit Nissan Motor globally when quarterly financial results are posted on Nov. 9. In the July-to-September quarter – the second quarter of the 2023…
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Nissan
market performance
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