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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Increase in First Half of November 11/19/2024 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) increased 1.6% from October in the first 15 days of November. The mid-month Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index increased to 206.1 and is now showing a gain of 0.5% from the full month of November 2023. The seasonal adjustment amplified the results for the month, as the seasonal factor moved much closer to the long-term… Read Article
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New-Vehicle Affordability Improves in October 11/15/2024 New-vehicle affordability improved in October as interest rates declined, incentives increased, and income gains all favored the consumer, according to the Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics Vehicle Affordability Index. October had the best vehicle affordability level since August 2021. “Auto loan rates are beginning to decline, offering some relief to consumers,” said Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke. “In October, we also observed an improvement in auto credit availability.… Read Article
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Used Retail Vehicle Sales Increase in October 11/15/2024 According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October1 increased by nearly 7% month over month from September.  A total of 1.4 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during October, up 12% year over year. Days’ supply of used vehicles at the end of October was 45, down from a revised… Read Article
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Increases to Start November, Days’ Supply Drops With Strong Sales 11/14/2024 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of November were higher than in October but lower than in early November 2023. 2.17M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Nov. 4, 2024 45 Days' Supply $25,499 Average Listing Price 70,326 Average Mileage As November opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across… Read Article
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New-Vehicle Inventory Tops 3 Million for the First Time Since the Pandemic Even as Sales Gain Momentum 11/14/2024 The election is over and decisive. Consumer sentiment, according to Morning Consult, has improved for five straight months and is at the highest level in three and a half years. Indeed, October sales in the automotive industry saw an increase of 13% over the same time last year, and yet, new-vehicle inventory continues to rise. As the year winds down, we’re seeing some interesting trends in… Read Article
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Kelley Blue Book Report: New-Vehicle Incentives Climb Higher in October, as Many Automakers Work to Clear Inventory 11/12/2024 The average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new vehicle in the U.S. in October was $48,623, according to new data from Kelley Blue Book. Transaction prices last month were higher than the revised September price ($48,423) and higher by 1.7% from year-earlier levels ($47,826). For more than a year now, new-vehicle prices in the U.S. have remained mostly unchanged and near $48,500, as higher inventory… Read Article
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Auto Credit Availability Increases Across the Board in October 11/11/2024 Access to auto credit increased in October as credit loosened across all channels and across all lender types, according to the Dealertrack Credit Availability Index. The All-Loans Index was 94.5 in October, up 2.2% from the September reading but down 2.1% year over year. This marks the largest month-over-month increase in auto credit access since March 2022. Dealertrack Credit Availability Index1 Auto loan access improved in… Read Article
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Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in October 11/07/2024 Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were lower in October compared to September. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) fell to 202.8, a decline of 3.2% from a year ago. The seasonal adjustment to the index reduced the change for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values declined at a higher rate. The non-adjusted price in October decreased by 1.9% compared… Read Article
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EV Market Monitor – September 2024 10/22/2024 The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand in the U.S., as recent Cox Automotive data reveal a year-over-year rise in sales for both new and used EVs. September marked the sixth consecutive month in which new EV sales surpassed 100,000 units. EV share of new vehicle sales achieved a notable 9% last month, the highest level to date. The price difference between electric and traditional… Read Article
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Used-Vehicle Inventory Slightly Declines in October; Days’ Supply and Listing Prices Rise 10/18/2024 According to the Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Live Market View data, used-vehicle inventory levels at the start of October were lower than in September. 2.15M Total UnsoldUsed Vehiclesas of Oct. 3, 2024 47 Days' Supply $25,361 Average Listing Price 71,918 Average Mileage As October opened, the total supply of used vehicles on dealer lots – franchised and independent – across the U.S. was at 2.15 million units,… Read Article
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