Tax refunds and bonuses boost new-vehicle sales
In early March, the U.S. auto market showed signs of optimism despite ongoing consumer concerns. Sales of new vehicles surged, buoyed by the influx of tax refunds and annual bonuses,...
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Cox Automotive
Dealer sentiment improves in Q1 2025, but market still viewed as weak
Despite weaker profits and growing costs, optimism is growing among U.S. auto dealers. The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a slight increase, rising from 42 in...
New vehicle prices rise slightly in February as EV incentives hit record high
According to Cox Automotive's Kelley Blue Book, new vehicle prices remained elevated in February, with the average transaction price (ATP) reaching $48,039, a 1.0% increase year over year. However, prices...
Auto credit access improves in February, reaching highest level since 2022
In February 2025, the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed an overall improvement in auto credit access, with gains across most lending channels. While new-vehicle loans saw slight tightening, used-vehicle financing—particularly...
Manheim used vehicle value index drops in February as market sees mixed trends
According to the latest Cox Automotive Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), wholesale used vehicle prices declined in February compared to January on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis....
Charlie Chesbrough discusses current trends in the auto market
In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Charlie Chesbrough, senior economist at Cox Automotive, joins us to break down January’s auto sales data and what it suggests about the industry’s direction...
After January slump, Cox Automotive predicts new-vehicle sales recovery in February
New-vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to rebound in February after a slower-than-expected start to the year. Cox Automotive is forecasting a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.3...
Wholesale used-vehicle prices dip in February, EVs see steeper declines
Wholesale used-vehicle prices declined in the first half of February, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index falling to 203.3—down 0.2% from the full month of February 2024. While non-adjusted...
Cox Automotive’s Marianne Johnson on AI’s growing impact in retail automotive
The buzzword for the automotive industry in 2024 and a prominent focus at the 2025 NADA Show was artificial intelligence (AI). However, AI isn't new—it has been a part of...
New vehicle affordability hits best level in over three years
New vehicle affordability improved in January to its highest level in 41 months/ about three years, according to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index.
Lower vehicle prices, higher incomes,...
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