Auto Credit Access Edges Up for Sixth Straight Month as Subprime Share and Negative Equity Climb
Auto credit access improved for a sixth consecutive month in October, reaching its highest level since April 2015, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index increased 0.1% to 107.1 from a revised 107 in September and was…
Kelley Blue Book Report: Average New-Vehicle Prices Top $51,000, Reach Record High in October
The average price paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. reached a record $51,109 in October, according to an analysis by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. The October average transaction price (ATP) increased 1.3% from September and…
Ep. 21: Post-Midterm Outlook: What’s Next for the Industry
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #21 In this Episode What could the post-midterm landscape mean for consumers, the auto market and the strategies shaping the industry? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host and Cox Automotive Executive…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
The midterm elections brought sweeping change last week, and I had a front-row seat to the reaction at a national economics conference as the results came in. In this issue of the Auto Market Weekly Summary, we break down what…
Trust in Motion: Why the Vehicle Handoff Is the Next Frontier in Automotive Logistics Security
Every time a vehicle enters or leaves a dealership, someone is placing trust in a process, a company and, ultimately, another person. Vehicle transportation has never been faster or more connected. But as the industry has gone digital, the people…
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: October 2026 Trends
Key Metrics Expert Perspective — Jeremy Robb, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive “Depreciation trends at Manheim were generally in line with long-term averages, with the index holding 2% higher against depressed values last October. This year, we saw less-than-normal depreciation trends…
Data-Driven Dealers More Likely To Meet Profitability Goals, Study Finds
New Cox Automotive research finds notable differences in how data-driven dealers approach dealership technology, from selection and implementation to vendor engagement and utilization. Dealers have no shortage of technology promising greater efficiency, stronger customer relationships and better business results. The…
Bonus Episode: Setting a New Standard for Secure Vehicle Logistics
The Auto Market Brief – Bonus In this Episode As vehicle transportation becomes more digital, one critical moment remains vulnerable: the physical handoff of the vehicle. Criminals targeting the space are becoming more sophisticated, making secure verification increasingly important across…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
In this issue of the Auto Market Weekly Summary, we have a lot of economic updates to share, as well as some key themes and trends gleaned from the publicly traded automotive companies over the last couple of weeks. Bottom…
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Gain Traction as Affordability Pressures Mount, But Shopper Understanding Lags
New research from Cox Automotive suggests Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles are an increasingly attractive option for consumers navigating today’s vehicle market. As new-vehicle prices remain elevated and ongoing inflation impacts household finances, the appeal of new vehicles has declined while…
Where AI Helps Dealers Make Smarter, More Profitable Calls
Most dealers have adopted AI in some form. The Q2 findings from our recent AI in Auto Retail Tracker found that 82% of dealers currently use it. But adoption isn’t the same as having it figured out. In this episode…
Cox Automotive Forecast: October New-Vehicle Sales Hold Steady Despite Lower Consumer Sentiment, Higher Borrowing Costs
Updated, Nov. 5, 2026 – Initial estimates suggest October’s new-vehicle market came in below the Cox Automotive forecast, with a seasonally adjusted annual rate, or SAAR, of 15.5 million, down from 15.7 million a year ago and below the September…
Ep. 20: Higher Auto Loan Costs Deepen Affordability Strains
The Auto Market Brief – Ep. #20 In this Episode How much are higher interest rates adding to the true cost of a vehicle, even when its purchase price has not changed dramatically? In this episode of The Auto Market…
Auto Market Weekly Summary
The economic data slowed in the past week, but market activity certainly did not. In this issue of the Auto Market Weekly Summary, we cover the mid-month update on Manheim valuation trends, as well as updated data points on consumer…
Kelley Blue Book: 100 Years of Vehicle Valuations
What is a car worth? A century ago, the answer depended heavily on who was buying, who was selling, and how well they negotiated. Today, shoppers can look up a vehicle’s market value in seconds, backed by extensive automotive data.…