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Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns 05/21/2025 ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised and independent dealers conducted from April 22 to May 5, shows… Read Article

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Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment, Despite Weak Profits, Growing Costs 03/12/2025 ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 – The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reports that the U.S. automobile dealers’ view of current market conditions increased from an index score of 42 in Q4 2024 to 44 in Q1 2025. The survey, conducted in late January and early February, indicates an upward shift in dealer sentiment. The current market index score increased year over year. However,… Read Article

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Cox Automotive to Showcase New Retail and Inventory Solutions at NADA Show 2025, as the Auto Industry Gains Momentum 01/21/2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will showcase new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, opening later this week in New Orleans. Cox Automotive, the largest exhibitor at NADA 2025, will feature solutions in the “Cox Automotive Village,”… Read Article

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Cox Automotive’s Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Among New and EV Buyers 01/07/2025 ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 – The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive has unveiled record highs in new-car buyer satisfaction, driven by advancements in digital tools helping seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities. This seamless integration – known as an omnichannel buying experience – saves time, reduces repetition and ultimately improves satisfaction with the overall car-buying journey. The 2024 CBJ also highlights the growing… Read Article

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Optimism on the Rise Among Auto Dealers Following Decisive Election Results, Says Cox Automotive Q4 2024 Dealer Sentiment Index 12/11/2024 ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals renewed optimism among U.S. automobile dealers. The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in early November, indicates that while current market conditions are still viewed as weak, dealers are increasingly optimistic about the future. “The recent resolution of political uncertainty following the presidential election has cleared the path for… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Forecast: May New-Vehicle Sales To Cool After Tariff-Fueled Surge, 16M SAAR Expected 05/27/2025 ATLANTA, May 27, 2025 – May new-vehicle sales, when reported early next week, are expected to show a slower sales level from March and April’s tariff-inspired buying surge, according to the Cox Automotive forecast released today. The May seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is forecasted by Cox Automotive to reach approximately 16.0 million, up slightly from last May’s 15.8 million level. However, this… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: May 27 05/27/2025 Cox Automotive’s Auto Market Report video delivers a comprehensive analysis of the current automotive market. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. This video covers a wide range of topics, including consumer spending patterns, consumer sentiment, retail vehicle sales, financing rates, supply dynamics, pricing trends and leading indicators from Cox Automotive’s extensive data ecosystem. Download this week’s presentation… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 05/27/2025 Key Highlights: Existing home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million in April, matching Great Recession lows, even as inventory rose 20.8% year over year and prices increased 1.8%. Continuing jobless claims rose to 1.90 million, reflecting slower hiring, but overall unemployment trends remain below pre-pandemic levels. Auto loan defaults surged 20.1% month over month in April, pushing the annualized default rate… Read Article

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Join Us: Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review 05/22/2025 The Cox Automotive Mid-Year Review will be hosted on Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. EDT, shortly before the auto industry closes the book on the first half of the year. Join us for the Cox Automotive 2025 Mid-Year Review hosted by Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke and the Economic and Industry Insights team. This 60-minute session will provide a comprehensive update on the U.S. auto industry for the first half… Read Article

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EV Market Monitor – April 2025 05/21/2025 In April, the electric vehicle (EV) market faced several challenges, reflecting broader economic trends. New EV sales experienced a decline both month-over-month and year-over-year, although the market share in April saw a slight increase compared to March. Manufacturers had mixed results, with some reporting growth and others facing significant decreases. Meanwhile, the used EV market continued to expand, driven by many affordable models. Inventory levels varied,… Read Article

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Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns 05/21/2025 ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised and independent dealers conducted from April 22 to May 5, shows… Read Article

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Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 33 05/21/2025 Welcome to the monthly Manheim Market Insights update. Jeremy Robb, senior director of Economic and Industry Insights at Cox Automotive, offers a monthly check-in on what we are seeing in the used wholesale and retail markets, all through the wide lens of the data available from Cox Automotive. This month’s video highlights the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), days’ supply, affordability and electric vehicle prices both… Read Article

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Three Cox Automotive Executives Recognized Among 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry 05/19/2025 ATLANTA, May 19, 2025 – Cox Automotive leaders Grace Huang, president of Inventory Solutions; Marianne Johnson, executive vice president and chief product officer; and Lori Wittman, president of Retail Solutions, have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. They and their co-honorees from across the automotive industry are featured in the May 19 issue of Automotive News… Read Article

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Auto Market Weekly Summary 05/19/2025 Key Highlights: While the Consumer Price Index reported a 0.8% decline in used vehicle prices and flat new vehicle pricing in April, Cox Automotive observed gains in both wholesale and retail used prices as well as rising new retail vehicle prices. Auto retail sales underperformed in April, with a slight monthly dip but strong year-over-year growth. Consumer sentiment toward vehicle purchases improved in May, driven by… Read Article

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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Decrease in First Half of May 05/19/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) declined from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell to 205.9, showing a rise of 4.4% from the full month of May 2024. The seasonal adjustment lowered the reading of the index for the month, as it was stronger than usual. The non-adjusted price change in… Read Article

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