Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Increases

IHS Markit finds the average age of a car on U.S. roads rose to 12.1 years in 2021, up from 11.9 years in 2020. In comparison, the average age was 9.6 years in 2002.

New Vehicle Sales to Fall 25% in U.S.

U.S. new vehicle retail sales are expected to drop 888,900 units in September, from 1,182,788 a year ago.

NADA Predicts 1.2% Decline in 2020 New Car Sales

The National Automobile Dealers Association estimates U.S. new vehicle sales will fall to 16.8 million units as internal and external forces reshape the auto retail industry.

November Auto Loan Interest Rates Hit 21-Month Low

Edmunds analysts say Black Friday promotions helped suppress new auto loan interest rates last month, registering a year-to-date low of 5.5% and an 8.3% year-over-year decline.

Edmunds: Stage Set for Market Contraction

KBB: Average New-Vehicle Prices Rise to Record High in December

IRVINE, Calif. — Average transaction prices closed the year on a strong note, rising nearly 2% in December to a record high of $36,113, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reported last week. The increase from the year-ago average was actually 1.6%, or $583. Compared to November, December’s average transaction price was up $66, or 0.2%. “Incentive ... Read More »

KBB: Average New-Vehicle Prices Rise to Record High in December

IRVINE, Calif. — Average transaction prices closed the year on a strong note, rising nearly 2% in December to a record high of $36,113, Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reported last week. The increase from the year-ago average was actually 1.6%, or $583. Compared to November, December’s average transaction price was up $66, or 0.2%. “Incentive ... Read More »

KBB: Flat Prices, Higher Incentive Spending Signals Headwinds for New-Car Market

Business Leaders Cautiously Optimistic About Trump, Economic, Auto Sales

ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Twenty senior industry leaders expressed cautious optimism about the economy and the automotive retail industry in White Clarke Group’s annual U.S. Auto and Equipment Survey. The chief executive officers, directors, chairmen and president surveyed by the technology firm were optimistic about new-vehicle sales, which are on the decline but should remain among ... Read More »

S&P/Experian: Auto Default Rate Registers Largest Increase Since December 2011

NEW YORK — Auto loan defaults in increased nine basis points from July to August, the largest month-over-month increase since December 2011, according to the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices. Despite the drop, the auto loan default rate remains low relative to historical levels. In fact, the rate is closer to levels recorded one year ... Read More »