TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%
TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%
TSLA409.990-12.25%
GM73.100-1.76%
F13.030-0.37%
RIVN13.350-0.44%
CYD50.4400.44%
HMC25.210-0.97%
TM187.370-3.31%
CVNA66.030-1.14%
PAG159.750-2.43%
LAD264.8902.97%
AN181.940-2.21%
GPI317.1803.56%
ABG176.280-2.89%
SAH74.0600.1%


new-vehicle

new-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers brace for 2026

US new-vehicle inventory holds steady as automakers brace for 2026

- December 12, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle inventory remains stable at 3.01 million units with a 90-day supply as automakers manage softening demand. Average listing prices continue to rise despite affordability concerns, supported...
new-vehicle affordability

July sees boost in new-vehicle affordability and incentives

- August 18, 2025
On the Dash: New-vehicle affordability improved in July, aided by higher incomes, lower prices, and stronger incentives. Average monthly payments fell to $748, with median weeks of income needed dropping...
New-vehicle affordability hits a 45-month high in March

New-vehicle affordability hits 45-month high in March

- April 16, 2025
March 2025 marked the best new-vehicle affordability level in 45 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody's Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. While affordability has remained a persistent pain point for consumers...
New-vehicle affordability improved in February, with lower prices and higher incomes, despite rising interest rates and reduced incentives.

New-vehicle affordability reaches best level since 2021

- March 17, 2025
In recent years, vehicle affordability has been a significant pain point for dealers and consumers. However, February marked a turning point. According to the latest Cox Automotive/Moody's Analytics Vehicle Affordability...
transactions

Average new vehicle transaction price continues to hold above $40k

- February 16, 2021
The average transaction price for new vehicles in the United States continues to hold the line well above $40,000. Late in 2020, the transaction price pushed through the barrier for...
sales

Strong Pre-COVID-19 Sales Could Help Dealers Succeed Later

- April 14, 2020
The auto industry has been running at full throttle for a few years now. Annual new vehicle sales have peaked at more 17 million units since 2015 and used cars...
referrals

Who Needs Referrals Anyways?

- November 26, 2019
Our industry is typically one of immediacy. Questions like “What would it take to earn your business right now?” are very typical and used daily. Not many sales managers would...
used-vehicle

Rising New-Vehicle Prices Lead to Boom in Used-Vehicle Market

- April 5, 2019
As new-vehicle prices continue to rise, so do interest rates. To compound the issue, manufacturers also seem to be getting stingier with incentives. This puts the cost of owning a...
used vehicle

Used Vehicle Prices are Steady and Strong: Here’s Why…

- August 24, 2018
Used-vehicle sales typically spike in spring and taper off throughout the rest of the year. With the start of school and the end of summer, new-vehicle summer sales drives are...
used vehicle leasing

Used Vehicle Leasing: Why You Should Take a Closer Look

- November 6, 2017
The concept of leasing has been around since at least 2000 BC. New vehicle leasing has been around almost as long as the automobile itself. All manufacturers and many private...


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