The Auto Market Brief
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Episode 16
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 uncertain, and automakers begin reassessing where vehicles are built? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating and…
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Jeremy Robb
Bonus Episode
Bonus Episode: Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode How does the market adapt when shoppers expect one vehicle to deliver utility, efficiency, technology, comfort, and affordability all at once? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin…
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Vanessa Ton and Sean Tucker
Episode 15
Ep. 15: Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #15 In this Episode What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating…
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Jeremy Robb
Bonus Episode
Bonus Episode: Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Auto Market…
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Alex Fraser and Zohaib Rahim
Episode 14
Ep. 14: A New Automotive Market: Tariffs Persist, Chinese Competition Grows, and Profitability Shifts
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #14 In this Episode How are tariffs, global competition, and shifting profit models changing the rules of automotive? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating and Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb…
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Jeremy Robb
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Ep. 4: Consumer Sentiment, EV Momentum, and Economic Volatility
Hosted by Erin Keating, featuring Jeremy Robb
Featured Experts
Erin Keating
Cox Automotive
Executive Analyst
Erin Keating is an Executive Analyst and Senior Director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive. She brings 30 years of professional experience, including 14 years in the automotive industry, providing analysis on market conditions, automaker performance, and consumer demand shaping the economics of the new-vehicle market. Erin spent 10 years with Audi of America, including leading Audi Motorsport North America, informing her perspective on both commercial strategy and competitive dynamics.
Jeremy Robb
Cox Automotive
Chief Economist
As chief economist at Cox Automotive, Jeremy Robb leads Cox Automotive's Economic and Industry Insights team, working directly with clients and executive leaders in sales, strategy and finance. He draws on his background helping companies consume data and insights to make better business decisions. He has been focused on finance and strategy for large corporations in the financial services and automotive industry for the past 20 years. Jeremy joined Cox Automotive in 2018 after spending 6 years at Nissan where he led functions in finance and remarketing.
Michelle Clark
Cox Automotive
Director of Editorial
As the editorial leader behind Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, Michelle Clark works every day to help people make smart, confident decisions when it comes to cars. With over 25 years of experience, Michelle blends technology and creativity to build innovative teams and believes that every story should help real people. Michelle’s commitment to putting people first has earned her several awards, but what matters most to her is making a positive difference in your car journey.
Alex Bland
Cox Automotive
Sr. Director, Market and Customer Research
Alex Bland is the Senior Director of Market and Customer Research at Cox Automotive. He leads research focused on dealer performance, consumer behavior, and market dynamics across the automotive ecosystem. Alex and his team are responsible for some of Cox Automotive's largest studies, including dealer sentiment, fixed operations, ownership, and service‑lane research, helping translate complex data into practical insight for dealers and industry leaders navigating a rapidly shifting market.
Stephanie Valdez Streaty
Cox Automotive
Director of Industry Insights
As the Director of Industry Insights for Cox Automotive, Stephanie Valdez Streaty is responsible for research and analysis, specializing in the transition to electric vehicles. Her focus is providing insights to clients and the industry on key trends impacting electrification. Previously, Stephanie was the Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility for Cox Automotive, where she was responsible for building and executing the sustainability strategy across the company.
Joe George
Cox Automotive Mobility Solutions
President
Joe George is the President of Mobility Solutions at Cox Automotive. He and his team are building businesses to serve as Cox Automotive’s next growth engine, where miles are managed, powered, and America’s fleets are kept moving.Through his team's leadership of Cox Fleet and EV Battery Solutions, Cox Automotive is stepping into big, fast-evolving markets at a national scale. With more than 35 years of experience driving innovation and industry transformation, George is advancing a connected strategy that keeps vehicles and batteries on the road across more of their lifecycle than anyone else.
John Murphy
Murphy Automotive Partners
Founder
John Murphy has built his career analyzing the global automotive industry and advising manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and investors. His deep background in equity research and capital markets enables him to provide clients with unbiased – and now fully independent – strategic advice across the value chain. John spent more than 26 years as the senior North American automotive equity research analyst at Bank of America (previously Merrill Lynch), beginning his coverage in 1999. He played an integral role in advising investors during the landmark IPOs of General Motors, Rivian, Ferrari, and Delphi, alongside many other major capital raises, and provided strategic counsel to boards and management teams across the value chain.
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Industry Data & Trends
Ep. 16: Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production
Sep. 2, 2026 2 min read
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Expert Perspectives
Auto Market Steadier Than Economic Headlines Suggest
Sep. 1, 2026 5 min read
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Economic Context
Auto Market Weekly Summary
Aug. 31, 2026 6 min read
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Expert Perspectives
Bonus Episode: Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability
Aug. 27, 2026 2 min read
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