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Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Jump in February, Up 16% Month Over Month 03/14/2025 According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in February1 increased month over month compared to January. A total of 1.57 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during February, up 6% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at the beginning of March was 42, down eight days from the beginning… Read Article
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Tightens as Sales Surge in February, Driven by Tax Refunds 03/14/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of March decreased from February and were lower than in early March 2024. 2.18M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of March 3, 2025 42 Days' Supply $25,006 Average Listing Price 71,298 Average Mileage As March opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the… Read Article
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New-Vehicle Affordability Improves Again in February 03/14/2025 New-vehicle affordability improved in February to the best level since the summer of 2021, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Affordability is relative,“ noted Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “We’re back to a K-shaped economy where higher-income individuals are faring much better, while lower-income individuals face more challenges. In February, the average price of a new vehicle decreased again, improving affordability.… Read Article
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Tax Refunds and Bonuses Fuel New-Vehicle Sales Amid Rising Inventory Levels, Falling Consumer Confidence 03/13/2025 Tax season is off to a strong start, with 28% of all refunds issued totaling $102.25 billion, a 10% increase from last year, according to the most recent data available on Feb. 21. The average refund has risen 7% year over year to $3,453, providing a significant cash boost to Main Street USA. Additionally, annual bonuses, typically paid in the first few months of the year,… Read Article
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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Increase Year Over Year in February, With Record EV Incentives and Booming Six-Figure Vehicle Sales 03/11/2025 The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from February include: The estimated February new-vehicle ATP from Kelley Blue Book was $48,039, a year-over-year gain of 1.0%, but lower by 1.3% from January. Sales incentive levels were mostly flat month over month but higher compared to February 2024 by 18.6%. The average incentive package last… Read Article
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Access to Auto Credit Improves in February 03/10/2025 In February 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improvement in auto credit access across all channels, except new, and was mixed across lender types. The All-Loans Index reached 95.9, up from January and a 3.0% rise year over year. This is the highest level of auto credit access since December 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index Auto loan access was up in February and year over… Read Article
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decreased in February 03/07/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in February compared to January. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) decreased to 204.1, which reflects a 0.1% increase from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index drove the monthly move for the index, as non-seasonally adjusted values rose for the month. The non-adjusted price in February increased by 1.4%… Read Article
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EV Market Monitor – January 2025 02/20/2025 In January, the electric vehicle market experienced revealing trends across both new and used segments. While new EV sales saw a decline in volume, market share reached a record high, reflecting sustained consumer interest. Meanwhile, the used EV market continued to grow, driven by affordability and more model options. Inventory dynamics, including days’ supply and average transaction prices, further highlighted the evolving landscape of the EV… Read Article
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in the First Half of February 02/19/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) dropped from January in the first 15 days of February. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 203.3, now showing a decline of 0.2% from the full month of February 2024. The seasonal adjustment countered the February non-adjusted price increase. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of February rose 1.0% compared… Read Article
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New-Vehicle Affordability Hits 41-Month High in January 02/17/2025 New-vehicle affordability improved in January to the best level in 41 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “New-vehicle affordability received a boost from the lower prices typically observed in January following the luxury brand sales surge in December,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “These lower prices, combined with higher incomes, more than offset lower incentives and a slight increase… Read Article
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