Retail sales of used vehicles up 2% compared to 2024.
Wholesale used vehicle prices ended 2025 essentially flat, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index closing December at 205.5, up 0.4% compared to December 2024 and 0.1% higher than November, Cox Automotive reported.
The year-end figures reflect a market that has stabilized following volatility in recent years, with non-seasonally adjusted prices up 0.5% year over year after a 0.4% decline from November.
“Consumer spending trends showed signs of a slowdown in December, as affordability concerns caused many to pull back on the spending reins, translating to depreciation trends catching up
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