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EV Market Monitor – March 2025 04/18/2025 In March, the electric vehicle (EV) market experienced shifts in both new and used segments. While sales increased for both new and used EVs, the market share for new EVs saw a slight decline. Inventory levels tightened across the board as recent tariff announcements influenced consumer behavior. New EV transaction prices rose, whereas used EV prices saw a slight decrease, with many affordable options still available.… Read Article

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of April 04/17/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose sharply from March in the first 15 days of April. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 207.1, showing a rise of 4.3% from the full month of April 2024, with the seasonal adjustment dampening the non-adjusted price increase. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of April rose 2.7% compared… Read Article

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March Sees Best New-Vehicle Affordability in 45 Months, But Tariffs Loom Large 04/15/2025 New-vehicle affordability improved in March and reached the best level in 45 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Affordability is a key consideration for consumers when vehicle shopping and has been steadily improving over the last several years,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “In 2025, we have seen improvements in affordability each month. In March, the average price of… Read Article

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Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Increase in March, Up 9% Month Over Month 04/11/2025 According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in March1 increased month over month compared to February. A total of 1.66 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during March, up 9.4% month over month and 12.2% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles in the most recent report was 39, four… Read Article

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Used-Vehicle Inventory Continues to Tighten as Sales Surge in March 04/11/2025 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April have decreased both month over month and compared to early April 2024. 2.14M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of March 31, 2025 39 Days' Supply $25,180 Average Listing Price 70,487 Average Mileage As April opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across… Read Article

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U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Increase More Than 10% Year Over Year in Q1: GM Drives EV Growth While Tesla Declines 04/10/2025 Nearly 300,0001 new electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the first quarter of 2025 in the U.S., according to the latest report from Kelley Blue Book, an increase of 11.4% year over year. Despite many obstacles — and what you may read elsewhere — electric-vehicle sales continue to grow at a healthy pace in the U.S. market. Roughly 7.5% of total new-vehicle sales in the first quarter… Read Article

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Auto Credit Access Hits Highest Level Since December 2022 04/10/2025 In March 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed notable changes in auto credit access across various metrics. The All-Loans Index reached 96.4, up from February and a 3.1% rise year over year, marking the highest level of auto credit access since December 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index Auto loan access was up in March and year over year All Auto Loans Index (Jan2019=100) Key Drivers… Read Article

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Tariffs Trigger Surge in March New-Vehicle Sales, Inventory Levels Decline 04/10/2025 As the automotive industry starts to navigate the impact of new tariffs, the supply of new vehicles on dealer lots across the U.S. has significantly decreased, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. New-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April decreased from March and were lower than in early April 2024. New-vehicle sales surged in March, driven by strong seasonal trends… Read Article

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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Prices Hold Steady in March As Sales Increase Ahead of Anticipated Tariff-Driven Price Hikes 04/09/2025 The monthly new-vehicle average transaction price (ATP) report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book was released today. Key takeaways from March include: New-vehicle ATP held mostly steady month over month and year over year in March at $47,462, down slightly from the revised-lower ATP of $47,577 in February. In March, new-vehicle ATPs were higher year over year by less than 1%. Sales incentives in March were… Read Article

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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Shows Seasonal Decline in March Despite Strong Market Demand 04/07/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in March compared to February. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 202.6, which is a decrease of 0.2% from a year ago and also lower than the February levels. The seasonal adjustment caused the index to decline for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values rose but not enough to account… Read Article

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