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Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index: Strong U.S. Auto Market Performance Expected in Q2
03/09/2023
ATLANTA, March 9, 2023 – U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the first quarter of 2023 was little changed from the level recorded in Q4 2022 and remains at the lowest level since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). At 43, the current market index is below the threshold of 50, indicating more dealers view the current auto…
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Cox Automotive Acquires FleetNet America
02/28/2023
ATLANTA (Feb. 28, 2023) – Driven to keep the world’s fleets moving efficiently, safely and sustainability, Cox Automotive today announced the acquisition of fleet industry leader FleetNet America®. With the acquisition, Cox Automotive Mobility and FleetNet are creating the foundation that will transform operating a fleet, where every vehicle, and every service is connected. “The market leadership that comes with this joining of our two companies is unmatched in…
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9 min read
Cox Automotive’s Car Buyer Journey Study Shows Growing Frustration with Car Buying Process
01/18/2023
ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2023 – New research released today by Cox Automotive shows that satisfaction with the car buying process declined in 2022 for the second straight year. The 2022 Car Buyer Journey Study reveals vehicle buyers were frustrated with high prices, limited availability, and the amount of time required to complete the process. Used-vehicle buyers, who are often more price sensitive and face higher interest…
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11 min read
Cox Automotive Leads the Way to NADA 2023 with New Solutions for Retail, Inventory and EV Readiness
01/18/2023
ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2023 – When the National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual gathering gets underway later this month, Cox Automotive will be showcasing a collection of new services and solutions to help the industry cope with a slowing market and consumers increasingly expecting a more digital, connected vehicle-buying experience. Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and solutions provider, will be the largest exhibitor at the…
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As the Clock Winds Down on a Year Steered by Tight Inventory and Rising Loan Rates, Cox Automotive Offers 10 Predictions for 2023
12/19/2022
ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2022 – With the start of the New Year just weeks away, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team offers its expectations for the U.S. automotive market in 2023. By nearly all measures, 2022 was a difficult year for both the industry and the consumer, marked by historically low new-vehicle inventories, high prices, and stubborn inflation chipping away at monthly budgets. A relatively strong…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary: May 30
05/30/2023
Growing income and spending data indicate that the consumer is alive and well, and inflation is still a factor that could lead to further Fed rate increases. First-quarter economic growth was revised upward but still reflected a slowing economy in aggregate. Beneath the headline deceleration was strong consumer spending. Consumer incomes and spending saw accelerating growth in April. The personal savings rate declined. Key measures of…
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Smoke on Cars
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Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales In May Expected to Jump By 20% As Inventory Concerns Fade
05/25/2023
May 2023 New-Vehicle Sales Forecast Highlights The annual new-vehicle sales pace in May is expected to finish near 14.9 million, up 2.3 million from last May’s 12.6 million pace, but down from April’s 15.9 million level. May sales volume is expected to rise 20.3% from one year ago and reach 1.35 million units. Sales volume will fall 1.1% from April, which had one additional selling day.…
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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: May 23rd
05/23/2023
The video below is part of a biweekly Auto Market Report series focusing on data and insights that provide a holistic view of the auto industry. Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke leads our effort to translate data and trends into actionable insights. Download this week’s presentation
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Hybrids Still Dominate Electrified Vehicle Shopping, According to Kelley Blue Book
05/23/2023
Despite the massive attention on electric vehicles and new tax credits for them, hybrid vehicles continue to be more popular among vehicle shoppers, according to the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report for the first quarter of 2023. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch report is a consumer perception survey that also weaves in shopping behavior to determine how a brand or model stacks up with…
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Dealership Service Revenue and Ticket Volume Decreased in April, according to Xtime Metrics
05/22/2023
A recent analysis by Cox Automotive of Xtime metrics revealed that service activity and revenue at franchised dealerships in the U.S. decreased in April compared to the previous month. However, the Repair Order Revenue Index has increased compared to last year and reached a record high in March, while the Repair Order Volume Index has decreased compared to April 2022. The monthly Xtime volume and revenue…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary: May 22
05/22/2023
Retail sales increased slightly in April from March but were down from a year ago. Half of the major categories are down year-to-year. New residential construction trends were mixed in April, but building permits now exceed starts, and the activity indicates that single-family construction is stabilizing. Existing home sales declined in April as supply limits sales. This is also a key reason why new construction and…
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Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 9
05/19/2023
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 tax refunds, the mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, as well as used retail…
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Q1 2023 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Luxury Report: SUV Shopping Hit Record High; Cars Slumped to New Low
05/17/2023
Almost three-quarters of luxury vehicle shoppers considered an SUV in the first quarter, according to the Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report for the first quarter of 2023. The new high came at the expense of luxury cars, for which shopping consideration slumped to a new low. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch report is a consumer perception survey that also weaves in shopping behavior to…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices See Decrease in First Half of May
05/17/2023
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) decreased 2.1% from April in the first 15 days of May. The midmonth Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index dropped to 225.9, which was down 7.0% from the full month of May 2022. The seasonal adjustment contributed to the decline. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of May declined 0.9% compared to April, while…
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Q1 2023 Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch Non-Luxury Report: Chevrolet Gains on Toyota in Shopping; Truck Consideration Soars
05/16/2023
Chevrolet gained on Toyota in shopping, and pickup truck consideration soared to record highs, according to Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch™ report on non-luxury shopping for the first quarter of 2023. The Kelley Blue Book Brand Watch report is a consumer perception survey that also weaves in shopping behavior to determine how a brand or model stacks up with its segment competitors on a dozen factors…
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