Newsroom | Cox Automotive

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

9 min read

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

Press Releases

7 min read

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

Press Releases

7 min read

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

Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index CADSI Press Releases

8 min read

U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment Stumbles in Q3 as Political Climate Heats Up 09/06/2024 ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2024 – The Q3 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows automobile dealers in the U.S. continue to view the market as weak. The overall Q3 market sentiment index dropped to a score of 40, down from 42 in Q2 and 45 from a year ago, signaling a weakened market sentiment. “For more than two years now, after reaching peak profits in… Read Article

Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index CADSI Press Releases

All Press Releases Market Insights News Coverage

Select a Category:

3 min read

Cox Automotive Forecast: Tariff Concerns Drive New-Vehicle Sales Growth in April, As Inventory Tightens 04/23/2025 ATLANTA, April 23, 2025 – Likely motivated by concerns about tariffs and future higher prices, new-vehicle shoppers were out in force early in April and, according to the Cox Automotive forecast released today, helped keep the new-vehicle sales pace relatively strong, although down from March’s surprising market surge. The April seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is forecasted by Cox Automotive to reach approximately… Read Article

new-vehicle sales sales forecast SAAR Press Releases

4 min read

FleetNet America Launches FleetNet EDGE to Equip Service Providers with Actionable Data and Industry Insights 04/22/2025 Cherryville, NC – April 22, 2025 – FleetNet America, a leader in fleet maintenance and repair management, is proud to announce the launch of FleetNet EDGE: Data and Performance Insights. This transformative new product is designed to empower service providers with data-driven tools, industry-specific intelligence and performance benchmarking capabilities. FleetNet EDGE was developed in direct response to the needs of today’s service providers. The offering addresses… Read Article

Press Releases

1 min read

Manheim Market Insights Series: Episode 32 04/22/2025 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

Manheim Market Insights Market Insights Commentary & Voices

6 min read

Politicians Beat the Auto Industry Like a Piñata. It Deserves Better. 04/22/2025 We have all seen the celebrations where blindfolded participants swing wildly at piñatas, breaking them open, so the treats tumble to the floor. In Washington, DC, and in some states, it seems like politicians, without blindfolds, are taking turns treating the auto industry like a piñata, until their earnings hit the floor. The Inflation Reduction Act, enacted during the Biden administration, had sweeping implications for the… Read Article

Market Insights Commentary & Voices

3 min read

Auto Market Weekly Summary 04/21/2025 Key Highlights: Retail sales in March experienced the strongest monthly growth in two years, with the auto sector outperforming the rest of the retail market. Sales of motor vehicles and parts jumped 5.3%, driven by consumers purchasing ahead of new tariffs on imports. The unemployment claims data do not point to significant job losses so far in April. Retail Sales Surge in March Retail sales saw… Read Article

Auto Market Weekly Summary Market Insights Smoke on Cars Economy & Trends

4 min read

EV Market Monitor – March 2025 04/18/2025 In March, the electric vehicle (EV) market experienced shifts in both new and used segments. While sales increased for both new and used EVs, the market share for new EVs saw a slight decline. Inventory levels tightened across the board as recent tariff announcements influenced consumer behavior. New EV transaction prices rose, whereas used EV prices saw a slight decrease, with many affordable options still available.… Read Article

Electric Vehicles EV sales EV Market Monitor Market Insights Data Point

6 min read

Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of April 04/17/2025 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose sharply from March in the first 15 days of April. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 207.1, showing a rise of 4.3% from the full month of April 2024, with the seasonal adjustment dampening the non-adjusted price increase. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of April rose 2.7% compared… Read Article

Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index MUVVI Market Insights Data Point

3 min read

March Sees Best New-Vehicle Affordability in 45 Months, But Tariffs Loom Large 04/15/2025 New-vehicle affordability improved in March and reached the best level in 45 months, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “Affordability is a key consideration for consumers when vehicle shopping and has been steadily improving over the last several years,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive. “In 2025, we have seen improvements in affordability each month. In March, the average price of… Read Article

Vehicle Affordability Index Cox Automotive/Moody's Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index vehicle affordability Market Insights Data Point

5 min read

Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: April 15 04/15/2025 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

Auto Market Report Market Insights Smoke on Cars Economy & Trends

3 min read

Auto Market Weekly Summary 04/14/2025 Key Highlights The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell in March relative to February as year-over-year inflation declined to 2.4% and core inflation declined to 2.8% year over year. Auto loan performance improved in March as severe delinquencies and defaults declined. Consumers’ views of buying conditions for vehicles declined to the lowest level since September 2022 as views of prices deteriorated, but views of interest rates improved.… Read Article

Auto Market Weekly Summary Market Insights Smoke on Cars Economy & Trends

Tariffs: Our Insights

@CoxAutomotive

For more info or news from other Cox Automotive brands, visit the following sites:

Tariffs: Our Insights

Sign up here to receive bi-weekly updates on news and trends dominating the automotive industry.

@CoxAutomotive

For more info or news from other Cox Automotive brands, visit the following sites: