TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%
TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%
TSLA396.1801.42%
GM76.8700.15%
F13.9300.08%
RIVN17.5000.19%
CYD45.4501.02%
HMC28.0900.25%
TM176.2201.47%
CVNA70.3905.4%
PAG193.5500.33%
LAD319.2501.29%
AN196.2802.85%
GPI299.1803.52%
ABG212.7902.06%
SAH92.3801.87%


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New-vehicle prices remain below $50K as buyers shift to affordable SUVs

New-vehicle prices remain below $50K as buyers shift to affordable SUVs

- July 14, 2026
On the Dash: New-vehicle prices remained stable below $50,000 despite strong June sales, signaling continued pricing discipline across the market. Buyers increasingly chose lower-priced SUVs and compact trucks, helping offset...
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Auto financing becomes easier to obtain as credit availability climbs to 10-year high

Auto financing becomes easier to obtain as credit availability climbs to 10-year high

- July 13, 2026
On the Dash: Higher approval rates could help dealerships convert more shoppers into buyers as financing becomes more accessible. Record-long loan terms continue to play a key role in maintaining...
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Ford Q2 sales fall 10.3% as EVs and F-Series weigh on results

- July 3, 2026
On the Dash: Ford sold 549,200 vehicles in Q2, down 10.3% year-over-year, slightly better than Cox Automotive's projection of an 11.5% decline. Pure EV sales fell 40.7%, while F-Series sales...
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Cars a 'need' not a 'want' for 79% of independent buyers, study finds.

Cars a ‘need’ not a ‘want’ for 79% of independent buyers, study finds

- June 29, 2026
On the Dash: 79% of independent dealership buyers say they need a vehicle, not want one Only 21% of buyers would return to the same dealership for their next purchase ...
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Toyota narrows U.S. sales gap with GM as hybrid demand surges

Toyota narrows U.S. sales gap with GM as hybrid demand surges

- June 25, 2026
On the Dash: Toyota's hybrid strategy continues to resonate with consumers as EV demand softens. The projected 83,255-unit gap marks the closest sales race between Toyota and GM since 2021. ...
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Cox Automotive awards $10,000 NIADA Foundation scholarship to Northwood University student Mallorie Hollenbeck

- June 24, 2026
ATLANTA, June 23, 2026 – Cox Automotive announced that Mallorie Hollenbeck, a student at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, has been named the 2026 recipient of the $10,000 National Independent Automobile Dealers...
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Dealer sentiment up, future remains uncertain: Cox Auto's Erin Keating breaks it down

Erin Keating breaks down dealer sentiment as Q2 confidence rises but uncertainty builds

- June 16, 2026
Dealer sentiment is improving, but dealers aren't feeling great about what's ahead. The Q2 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index shows confidence rising for the second straight quarter. But expectations...
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Used-vehicle inventory grows 4% as demand softens

Used-vehicle inventory grows 4% as demand softens

- June 15, 2026
On the Dash: Used-vehicle inventory increased 4% month over month to 2.12 million units. Average listing prices climbed to $26,918, the highest level since mid-2023. Retail used-vehicle sales fell 3.9%...
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May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

May inventory holds at 2.89M as robust retail sales tighten market conditions

- June 12, 2026
On the Dash: Stronger retail demand is tightening days’ supply, giving dealers improved turnover conditions despite stable inventory levels. Pricing remains firm, but affordability and financing costs continue to limit...
Market Reports Articles
Auto credit availability reaches four-year high as approvals improve

Auto credit availability reaches four-year high as approvals improve

- June 11, 2026
On the Dash: Credit availability reached its highest level since April 2022, creating a more favorable financing environment for buyers. Approval rates rose sharply in May, while average contract rates...
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