TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%
TSLA404.110-5.88%
GM72.630-0.47%
F13.0600.03%
RIVN12.900-0.45%
CYD50.420-0.02%
HMC25.3200.11%
TM185.470-1.9%
CVNA63.415-2.605%
PAG156.460-3.29%
LAD257.090-7.8%
AN178.590-3.35%
GPI305.470-11.71%
ABG177.5001.22%
SAH72.870-1.19%


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February retail used-vehicle sales surge as tax refunds drive demand. Tightening inventory and affordability issues may slow the momentum.

Retail used-vehicle sales climb in February as inventory tightens

- March 17, 2025
Retail used-vehicle sales saw a strong increase in February, with 1.57 million units sold at franchised and independent dealerships, according to Cox Automotive's vAuto Live Market View data. This marks...
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Tax refunds and bonuses boost new-vehicle sales

- March 14, 2025
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's Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index reveals rising dealer optimism, but weak profits and high costs persist.

Dealer sentiment improves in Q1 2025, but market still viewed as weak

- March 13, 2025
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...
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New vehicle prices rise slightly in February as EV incentives hit record high

- March 12, 2025
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...
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Cox Automotive's February Dealertrack Credit Availability Index revealed improvement in auto credit access.

Auto credit access improves in February, reaching highest level since 2022

- March 11, 2025
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...
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According to the latest Cox Automotive MUVVI, wholesale used vehicle prices declined in February compared to January.

Manheim used vehicle value index drops in February as market sees mixed trends

- March 10, 2025
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....
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January auto sales dipped, but Cox Automotive expects growth in 2025 as buyers shift to smaller vehicles amid affordability concerns.

Charlie Chesbrough discusses current trends in the auto market

- February 27, 2025
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...
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Cox Automotive forecasts February new-vehicle sales to rebound to 16.3 million SAAR, marking an increase from January and last year.

After January slump, Cox Automotive predicts new-vehicle sales recovery in February

- February 25, 2025
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...
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Wholesale used-vehicle prices declined in the first half of February, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index falling to 203.3.

Wholesale used-vehicle prices dip in February, EVs see steeper declines

- February 20, 2025
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...
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Cox Automotive’s Marianne Johnson on AI’s growing impact in retail automotive

- February 20, 2025
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...
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