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Expert Outlooks: Isabelle Helms 12/10/2024 Cox Automotive experts are here to help you make the most of NADA2025 and the year ahead. During this past year, the Research and Market Intelligence team at Cox Automotive connected with thousands of consumers and dealers on a variety of topics impacting the automotive industry. From affordability to electrification to car buying and more, we uncovered and delivered insights you can take action on to… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 12/09/2024 Key Highlights Job growth showed a strong recovery in November. The new-vehicle seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) improved to its best levels in November since May 2021. The used-car market also witnessed increasing sales in November. Economic Labor Trends Steady job growth was witnessed in November as the job market recovered from Hurricane Milton's disruptions in October, indicating a stable labor market environment. There was a… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 12/02/2024 Key Highlights The increase in third-quarter real GDP was unchanged at 2.8%, with personal consumption revised down to 3.5% from 3.7%. Plans to purchase a vehicle in the next six months remained high despite a slight decline from October. Consumer confidence rose by 2.8% in November, with plans to purchase vehicles remaining high. GDP The increase in third-quarter real GDP was unchanged at 2.8%, reflecting steady… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: Nov. 26 11/26/2024 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… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 11/25/2024 Key Highlights U.S. housing market data reveal mixed signals, potentially influencing auto market recovery timelines. Jobless claims indicate a persistently softening labor market, raising concerns about consumer spending power. Consumer sentiment improves year over year, but expectations are mixed, impacting big-ticket purchases like vehicles. Residential Construction Offers Mixed Signals The latest housing market data highlights declining trends in residential construction, reflecting potential headwinds for auto sales… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 11/18/2024 Key Highlights Headline inflation rose by 0.2% in October, with significant contributions from shelter and transportation costs. Retail sales in the auto sector increased by 1.6% in October, outpacing the broader market. Auto loan performance remains weak, with 60-day+ delinquencies rising for the sixth consecutive month. Inflation Rises The auto industry is experiencing price dynamics influenced by inflation trends. Headline inflation rose by 0.2% in October,… Read Article

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Expert Outlooks: Jonathan Smoke 11/15/2024 Cox Automotive experts are here to help you make the most of NADA2025 and the year ahead. In the first installment of our new “Expert Outlooks” series, Jonathan Smoke, SVP & Chief Economist, shares his unique perspective on the themes that shaped 2024 and why he is optimistic about next year. Read Article

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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: Nov. 12 11/12/2024 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… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 11/11/2024 Key Highlights New light-vehicle sales increased year over year in October. Average transaction prices for new vehicles rose slightly, while incentives from manufacturers saw a significant increase. Consumer sentiment improved, driven by better future expectations and slight improvements in vehicle buying conditions. New-Vehicle Sales The auto industry is experiencing a notable upswing, with new light-vehicle sales up 10.6% year over year in October. By volume, sales… Read Article

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Fed Stays the Course and Cuts Additional Quarter Point 11/07/2024 The Federal Reserve stuck to the plan of cutting 25 BPs (basis points) to continue the process of moving rates away from a too-restrictive level that has contributed to lackluster retail vehicle demand of late. There is no doubt: High rates – and limited affordability – held back new-vehicle sales in 2024. It was the first year since 2019 without supply limitations and was backed by… Read Article

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