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New-Vehicle Sales Incentives Climb Higher in July, According to Kelley Blue Book Estimates
08/13/2024
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2024 – New-vehicle prices were lower year over year for the 10th consecutive month in July. Higher inventory levels and higher incentives have shifted the U.S. auto market to favor buyers, but high loan rates and tight credit conditions continue to hold industry sales below potential. In July, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price (ATP) for a…
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Auto Credit Availability Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month in July
08/12/2024
July 2024 marked the fourth consecutive month of auto credit availability decline, with all lender types and channels tightening credit access, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 92.9 in July, down 1.0% from a downwardly revised June reading and down 1.5% year over year. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index1 Auto loan access worsened slightly in July and was down year over year…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
08/12/2024
Highlights: July saw the average transaction price of a new vehicle remain almost identical to the previous month, presenting a 0.2% decrease year over year, but seeing a 24.6% increase since 2019. Used-car sales increased 5% compared to June, although they were 2% lower year over year, reflecting a changing landscape and a potential renewed interest in used vehicles. Access to auto credit has tightened across…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increased in July
08/07/2024
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were higher in July compared to June. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) rose to 201.6, a decline of 4.8% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index amplified the impact on the month, resulting in values that rose 2.8% month over month. The non-adjusted price in July increased by 0.6% compared…
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Cox Automotive Announces Expanded Leadership Role for Ken Kraft
08/06/2024
ATLANTA, Aug. 6, 2024 – Cox Automotive today announced an expanded leadership role for Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ken Kraft. In addition to his current marketing responsibilities, Kraft will lead the company’s sales organization. He will continue to report to Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley and remain a member of the executive leadership team. Since joining Cox Automotive in 2021, Kraft has partnered…
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Cox Automotive Auto Market Report: August 6th
08/06/2024
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…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
08/05/2024
Highlights: Job growth in July was weaker than expected, with only 114,000 jobs created rather than the expected 175,000. The Federal Reserve maintains the rate policy at its current high level, despite worsening job market conditions. New-vehicle sales in July saw a decrease of 2.0% year over year and a decrease of 3.0% month over month. A Closer Look at the Job Market The job market…
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The Fed Waits, While Warning Signs Flash in the Credit Market
07/31/2024
The Fed left interest rates and overall monetary policy unchanged today. We have now had eight straight meetings with no change in rate policy, and this level of restrictive rates has been in place for a full year. The Fed remains focused on achieving a 2% target on core PCE. It was 2.6% in June. The gap in June compared to target is caused by shelter…
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Cox Automotive’s Power of Data Study Reveals While Data Insights Provide Value to Heavy Users, Most Dealers Still Experience Data Challenges
07/30/2024
ATLANTA, July 30, 2024—Today’s automotive dealers know there is power in data, but they struggle to extract actionable insights from it, according to Cox Automotive’s 2024 Power of Data study. Capturing feedback and perspective from franchise dealers and their management, the study reveals dealers are facing challenges putting data to use. However, the study also reveals that the dealers using their data most heavily see a…
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Auto Market Weekly Summary
07/29/2024
Highlights: The first estimate of second quarter real GDP showed a higher-than-expected acceleration to 2.8% annualized from 1.4% in the first quarter. Consumer spending growth slightly slowed to 0.3% in June from an upwardly revised 0.4% growth in May. New and existing home sales experienced a decline in June, with existing home sales posting their fourth straight monthly decline. GDP, Personal Income and Spending. The second…
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