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Cox Automotive
New-vehicle sales fall for third straight month in April
On the Dash:
April new-vehicle sales are headed for a third straight monthly decline, down 5.4% from a year ago.
The market is outperforming expectations despite surging gas prices and...
Cox Automotive to acquire Fullpath to expand AI-driven marketing, data capabilities
On the Dash:
AI-driven data platforms will become central to dealership marketing and customer engagement strategies.
Unified data ecosystems can reduce inefficiencies and improve campaign performance.
Expect increased pressure to...
Record-low used inventory collides with rising March sales pace
On the Dash:
Tight inventory and falling days’ supply will continue to pressure sourcing and reconditioning strategies.
Strong seasonal demand reinforces the importance of pricing discipline and inventory turn.
Limited...
Spring optimism grows for dealers as challenges remain
On the Dash:
Spring demand expectations are rising, but current sales conditions remain below normal
Affordability continues to pressure buyers despite improved inventory levels
Pricing discipline persists, limiting aggressive incentives...
Cox Automotive report shows new-vehicle prices rise in March as incentives stabilize
On the Dash:
New-vehicle prices increased in March, reflecting continued affordability pressure despite improving supply conditions.
Incentives held relatively steady, suggesting automakers are maintaining disciplined pricing strategies rather than aggressively...
Kelley Blue Book announces 2026 Consumer Choice award winners
ATLANTA, April 8, 2026 – Understanding the specifics of consumer perception is vital for automakers, especially considering they are vying for one of the largest purchases the average consumer will ever make – a...
Manheim index shows used-car market leveling in March
On the Dash:
Used-vehicle prices are stabilizing, but remain sensitive to supply and macroeconomic pressures.
Dealer margins continue to face compression as wholesale and retail dynamics rebalance.
Inventory normalization is...
Infiniti unveils QX65 midsize SUV as U.S. sales decline continues
On the Dash:
Infiniti launches the QX65 to re-enter the midsize luxury SUV segment, priced from $53,990.
U.S. sales have fallen 65.6% from a 2017 peak of 153,000 vehicles, including...
U.S. auto sales pace holds at 15.8M in March as affordability pressures persist
On the Dash:
March SAAR holds at 15.8 million, signaling a stable but constrained market.
Sales volume of 1.37 million units rises 14.3% from February but falls 14.2% year over...
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