Used vehicle values projected to increase 2% year over year by the end of 2026.
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. new-vehicle sales will reach 15.8 million units in 2026, a 2.4% decline from 2025 levels, according to the company’s annual industry outlook released Monday.
The forecast follows a 2025 that exceeded expectations across most metrics.
“The fact is, most vehicle sales metrics in 2025 were slightly stronger than many forecast – including us,” said Jeremy Robb, interim chief economist at Cox Automotive. “Our 2026 forecast reflects a slowing market, but still a good one. While we’re expecting most sales metrics to
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