Prices were up year-over-year but down month-over-month. Wholesale used-vehicle values pulled back in the first half of April from March’s multi-year high, while retail used-vehicle inventory fell to the lowest level on record, according to a pair of Cox Automotive reports released April 17. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) declined to 213.0 through […]
EV Sales Decline Moderates in Q1 as Market Share Holds Near 6%
U.S. electric-vehicle sales fell 27% year over year in the first quarter of 2026 to 216,399 units, according to the latest estimates from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Sales were down 7.8% from the fourth quarter of 2025, a considerably smaller sequential decline than the 46% quarter-over-quarter drop recorded in Q4 — a sign that […]
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Hits Two-and-a-Half-Year High in March
Wholesale used-vehicle prices climbed to their highest level since the summer of 2023 in March, as strong retail demand, tight inventory and a robust spring bounce pushed auction values well above year-ago levels, Cox Automotive reported April 7. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI), which tracks wholesale used-vehicle prices on a mix, mileage and […]
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index Up 2.4% in January
Index at highest level since September 2023 Wholesale used-vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality rose 2.4% year over year in January, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index climbing to 210.5, its highest level since September 2023, Cox Automotive reported. The seasonally adjusted index was also up 2.4% month over month, compared with […]
December Used-Vehicle Retail Sales Up 3% Year Over Year
Bucking typical year-end decline, sales were also up over November. Retail used-vehicle sales totaled 1.34 million units in December, up 3% from the same month a year earlier and 2% higher than November, according to Cox Automotive data. The gains defied typical seasonal patterns that see sales slow at year’s end. “December showed unusual growth […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices End 2025 Flat Compared to Previous Year
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 […]
Cox Automotive Projects 15.8 Million New-Vehicle Sales in 2026, Down 2.4% from 2025
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 […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Rise 1.3% in November
While up month-over-month, the results were flat year-over-year. Wholesale used vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality increased 1.3% in November compared to October, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index released by Cox Automotive. The seasonally adjusted index reached 205.4, essentially unchanged from November 2024. The increase runs counter to the typical […]
Used-Vehicle Retail Sales Up 3.4% in October
Sales were up month over month and year over year. According to an analysis of Cox Automotive’s vAuto Live Market View data estimates, retail used-vehicle sales in October increased month over month compared to September. A total of 1.40 million used vehicles were sold at retail – from both franchised and independent dealers – during […]
Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Declined in October
Prices were down month over month, but still remain slightly above last year. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) dropped to 202.9, reflecting a 2.0% decline in October’s wholesale used-vehicle prices adjusted for mix, mileage, and seasonality compared to September. The index is mostly unchanged compared to October 2024. The long-term average monthly move […]
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