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Price Drop and Income Growth Improve New-Vehicle Affordability in May
New-vehicle affordability improved in May, as lower transaction prices, higher incentives, and strong income growth more than offset a slight increase in interest rates. The estimated average new-vehicle auto loan rate increased by 8 basis points to 9.53%, which was…
EV Market Monitor – May 2026
The EV market showed further signs of stabilization in May, following softer conditions in April. While new EV sales improved sequentially, overall demand remains below year-ago levels. The annual decline of 21.9%, however, was the smallest since government support was…
Bonus Episode: Rethinking Mobility and the Future of Transportation
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How should we really think about mobility, and what does it mean for the future of transportation, ownership, and the automotive industry? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on consumer prices, producer prices, credit availability, and consumer credit. The dominant story remains energy prices, and even with the makings of a resolution to the Middle East now in…
Used Vehicle Sales Pace Slows in May as Prices Climb Higher
According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory increased in May as the retail sales pace slowed. Average listing prices rose for the third consecutive month, reaching $26,918, the highest since mid-2023 and up 6%…
May New-Vehicle Inventory Holds Near 2026 Norms, But a Stronger Sales Pace Tightened Days’ Supply Across Most Brands
May’s new-vehicle market was defined by a clear three-part story: Inventory stayed essentially steady, sales accelerated, and days’ supply tightened as a result. vAuto Live Market View showed 2.89 million units in inventory in May, up modestly from April and…
Auto Credit Availability Climbs in May as Approval Rates Improve, Yield Spreads Narrow
In May 2026, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index rose to 103.7, its highest level since April 2022. The All-Loans Index increased 1.5% from April’s 102.2 and is up about 7.3% from May 2025. While the index posted one of its…
Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Price Increases Moderate in May, Incentive Spending Grows
ATLANTA, June 9, 2026 – New-vehicle prices moderated slightly in May and incentive spending grew, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle purchased in May declined…
Ep. 10: May Sales, Hybrid Momentum, and Strained Affordability
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #10 In this Episode What do newly-released May sales numbers, rising hybrid demand, and shifting consumer behavior reveal about today’s auto market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Host and Executive Analyst…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
This edition of the Auto Market Weekly Summary includes updates on new-vehicle sales, pricing and incentives for May, and updates on job creation and unemployment. Gas prices have moderated towards $4.25 nationwide over the latest week, but consumers are still…