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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Overall depreciation trends had been stronger in July and…
Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Transaction Price Moves Back Above $50,000 in August
ATLANTA, Sept. 10, 2026 – The average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the U.S moved back above…
Used-Vehicle Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2022 as Inventory Tightens in August
Retail used-vehicle sales increased month over month in August, in line with typical seasonal gains, while inventory edged lower, according…
Dealer Concern About Tariffs Ease, but Risks Remain
Fewer franchised and independent dealers are concerned about tariffs than they were in March 2025. However, concern about parts, reconditioning,…
The Auto Market Brief Podcast:
Ep. 17: Diesel Hits Record Highs, Credit Availability Improves, and the Industry Balances Innovation and Investment
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #17 In this Episode Diesel prices have reached record highs, credit availability continues to…
Bonus Episode: FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Is the industry’s move toward more transparent pricing a response to…
Ep. 16: Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #16 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows further, trade policy remains…
Manheim Used Vehicle Index:
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-September 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values pulled back in the first half of…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Overall depreciation trends had been stronger in July and…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Mid-August 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jonathan Gregory, Senior Director, Cox Automotive “Wholesale values eased in the first half of August,…
Expert Perspectives:
It’s Time to Let Go of “The Way It’s Always Been Done”
There’s a reason we fall back on “the way it’s always been done.” It’s familiar and it’s worked before. It…
Bonus Episode: FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Is the industry’s move toward more transparent pricing a response to…
Auto Market Steadier Than Economic Headlines Suggest
Recent economic headlines have offered plenty of reasons for caution. Tariffs are back in the conversation. Interest rates and gas…