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Electric-vehicle sales in March rebounded notably from February, across both new and used models. The influence of high gas prices can’t be ignored in the numbers, but the year-over-year story provides better perspective. As expected, the used EV market continues to expand in a very positive way; the new EV market, however, continues to be …

The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #6 In this Episode New inflation readings, geopolitical uncertainty, and lingering tariff pressure continue to cloud the economic outlook, but the auto market is proving more resilient than the headlines suggest. From inflation reading timing and consumer income dynamics to tightening used supply and disciplined OEM strategies, this episode …

New-vehicle affordability improved in March for the fifth straight month, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index, driven largely by strong income growth, steady prices and interest rates, and increased incentives, all of which boosted buyers’ purchasing power. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in March was mostly flat month …

The rules of automotive retail have been rewritten. Consumer expectations have shifted faster than most of the industry has been able to respond, and Cox Automotive has been at the forefront of that shift — building the tools, experiences, and data infrastructure that help dealers not just keep up, but stay ahead.  Cox Automotive has appointed Jeff …

This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales and pricing, inflation, consumer credit, personal income and spending, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). March data arrived with a split personality for the auto industry, with a healthy spring selling season colliding with the energy shock from the Middle East conflict and …

Electric-vehicles sales fell by 27% year over year in Q1, according to the latest counts from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book.  At 216,399, EV sales in Q1 were lower by 7.8% compared to the previous quarter, an improvement and suggesting the sales drop after government-back incentives were terminated has slowed. In Q4 2025, sales were lower by 36% year over year and 46% quarter over quarter.    EVs accounted for 5.8% of total new-vehicle sales in Q1, unchanged from Q4 2025 and well …

In March 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 102.4, its best reading since June 2022. The All-Loans Index increased 1.3% from February’s 101.1 and is up over 6% from March 2025. Even as yield spreads widened, the month’s improvement was broad-based across all channels and lender types, driven primarily by a significant expansion …

ATLANTA, Apr. 9, 2026 – According to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, the average new-vehicle transaction price (ATP) in March was 3.5% higher year over year. The annual price gains accelerated in March for the fourth consecutive month. The 3.5% increase was near long-term averages and can be partially explained …

The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Car shoppers aren’t following a linear path to purchase anymore. Instead, they’re validating information across platforms, formats, and voices, reshaping how automotive content is created and consumed. In this conversation, Erin Keating is joined by Michelle Clark, Director of Editorial for Cox Automotive’s consumer brands, to …

ATLANTA—April 9, 2026—Cox Automotive Inc., today released their 2026 Fixed Operations and Ownership Study, a comprehensive report detailing how service has quietly become a powerful growth engine within the dealership, with 80% of new-car buyers likely to service at the selling dealership, as ownership now stretches longer and vehicles get more expensive.   The study reveals a shift in consumer ownership behavior: nearly two‑thirds are owning their vehicles for …