Tag: Edmunds
High gas prices lead to greater EV awareness, used car payments...
As gas prices continue to climb, more shoppers are turning their attention to EVs, according to Edmunds. Today on inside Automotive, we’re pleased to...
Edmunds exec. Jessica Caldwell discusses end-of-year sales for 2021
Consumers are coming back into the showroom or looking through your inventory online this holiday season. So as we wrap up the year, we want to know more about today’s consumer demand. What are they shopping for? On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds Executive Director of Industry Insights, to discuss what […]
Expect strong new and used car sales in 2022 due...
Industry experts are predicting that dealer activity in the new year will be easily sustained courtesy of above-normal consumer demand for vehicles. The effects of inventory shortages have developed a backlog of consumers looking for vehicles, both new and used. Entering the new year, the industry should expect a similar sales climate with prices that […]
How long will car dealers feel the effects of the...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds‘ Executive Director of Industry Insights, to give us an update on automotive industry sales and inventory insights. Caldwell says it’s definitely been a challenge out there. Inventory is down 79% from what would be considered a “normal period” at this time of year. On aggregate, sales […]
How out-of-control prices are impacting both the new and used...
New and used vehicle prices continue to climb to record high levels. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ Executive Director of Industry Insights, to give us her take on how it may impact the overall market. The average transaction price of a new vehicle was close to $42,500 last month. Caldwell […]
Chip shortage update: How it is affecting prices in the...
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Jessica Caldwell, Edmunds’ Executive Director of Industry Insights, to give us an update on the chip shortage and how it’s affecting prices in the new and used market. Caldwell kicks off the conversation, giving a brief overview of the current chip shortage situation currently happening. Caldwells says we’re […]
Car dealers are cashing in on high mileage vehicles
The chip shortage has caused remarkable pricing and profit shifts for new vehicles industry-wide, with some dealerships charging thousands more than MSRP. The pre-owned market – particularly vehicles three years old and under – is notoriously hot right now also, largely due to limited supply and inflated new car pricing. But new data in a […]
Average transaction price for used cars hits an all-time high
For the first time, the quarterly used Average Transaction Price (ATP) has reached $25,410 in the US, according to Edmunds data. It’s no surprise to anyone in the auto retail industry that used vehicles are selling for more than ever, but the increase is likely more than any analysts saw coming. Comparatively, ATP for used […]
What current auto retail conditions tell us about the remainder...
Joining us today on CBT News is the Executive Director of industry insights for Edmunds.com, Jessica Caldwell. Caldwell shares with us an update on the current inventory situation, what kind of market activity auto retailers can be expecting, and some of the causes of the current sky-high pricing. Caldwell begins the conversation by discussing the […]
Hyundai’s Santa Cruz launch showcases the appeal of compact trucks
On June 22, 2021, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced the launch of the brand-new 2022 Santa Cruz. It’s being labeled as a Sport Adventure Vehicle, making it completely different from anything else on the market. This vehicle attracts both SUV and compact truck enthusiasts with its open bed space, enjoyable cabin, and hidden bed storage. […]
