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Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases Month Over Month After Unremarkable Spring Bounce
05/17/2024
Used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of May were higher than in April, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market data, as sales fueled by tax refunds slowed. In all, the tax refund season – oftentimes a lift for the used-vehicle market – was unremarkable in 2024, delivering a muted “spring bounce.” 2.27M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of May 2, 2024 46 Days' Supply $25,571…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of May
05/17/2024
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 0.3% from April in the first 15 days of May. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rose to 199.1, which was down 11.3% from the full month of May 2023. The seasonal adjustment mitigated the results for the month. The non-adjusted price change in the first half of May declined 0.3% compared to…
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Days’ Supply Increases Month over Month at Start of May, as More Brands See Higher Inventory Levels
05/16/2024
Despite generally healthy sales in April, brands with 100+ average days’ supply pulled the average days’ supply up two days at the start of May to 76 days, according to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View data. One month ago, at the start of April, days’ supply stood at 74. 2.84M Total Inventoryas of May 2, 2024 76 Days' Supply $47,433 Average Listing Price…
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Used Retail Vehicle Sales Decrease in April
05/15/2024
According to vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in April decreased from March and were down by 7.0% month over month. A total of 1.45 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during April, up 4.8% year over year. Days’ supply at the start of April was down from a revised 46 days at the beginning of…
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New-Vehicle Affordability Declined in April
05/15/2024
New-vehicle affordability declined in April, reversing some of the improvement in March, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. “The decline in affordability resulted from negative trends in pricing and incentives, as manufacturers and dealers were less aggressive on promotions and discounting than they were for the quarter end,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. The estimated average auto loan rate improved in…
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After Three Months of Declines, New-Vehicle Prices Reversed Course in April, According to Latest Kelley Blue Book Estimates
05/14/2024
ATLANTA, May 14, 2024 – A downward slide in new-vehicle prices through the first quarter of 2024 reversed course in April, with average transaction prices (ATPs) increasing by 2.2% to $48,510, the highest prices since December 2023. The April price estimates were released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. Year over year, new-vehicle transaction prices were lower by 0.5%. NEW-VEHICLE AVERAGE TRANSACTION PRICE New-vehicle…
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Auto Credit Availability Declined in April
05/10/2024
Access to auto credit declined slightly in April as credit tightened across new and certified pre-owned (CPO) channels and at banks and captives, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index declined to 93.8 in April, down 0.7% year over year. Credit access in April was tighter than a year ago in all channels except used sales through independent dealers and new sales. Credit…
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in April
05/07/2024
Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were down in April compared to March. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 198.4, a decline of 14.0% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index magnified the results for the month, resulting in a 2.3% month-over-month decrease. The non-adjusted price in April decreased by 0.6% compared to March, moving…
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Tax Refund Season Draws To A Close With Retail Used-Vehicle Sales Up More Than 5% Year Over Year
04/19/2024
Used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of April were lower than in March, according to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market data, as healthy sales fueled by tax refunds drew supply down to the lowest level since the spring of 2023. 2.22M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of April 4, 2024 44 Days' Supply $25,540 Average Listing Price 69,232 Average Mileage The total supply of…
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New-Vehicle Inventory Increases While Steady Sales Pull Down Days’ Supply
04/18/2024
April opened with 72 days of new-vehicle supply across the industry, down seven days from the start of March, as higher volumes in recent weeks helped to keep inventory in check. According to Cox Automotive’s analysis of vAuto Live Market View, the total U.S. supply of available unsold new vehicles opened April at 2.77 million units. That is 870,000 units – or 46% – above a…
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