ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 – This month, Cox Automotive hosted its annual Top Tech competition, a prestigious event bringing together the most elite technicians from Manheim and Fleet Services team—including representation from CCI Fleet. More than 800 of Cox Automotive’s technicians participated in the initial round of competition, with 150 making it to one of … Continued The post Cox Automotive’s Elite Technicians Compete for Top Tech 2025 Title appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2025 – August new-vehicle sales, when announced next week, are expected to remain healthy, as tariff-driven price increases remain muted and sales incentives increase. August’s monthly sales pace, or seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), is forecast by Cox Automotive to reach 16.0 million in August, a slight decline from July’s robust 16.4 … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: August New-Vehicle Sales Maintain Strong 16.0 Million Pace as EV Demand Surges Ah...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Aug. 26, 2025 – Cox Automotive Inc., today released, the Drivers of Car Shopping Satisfaction, a comprehensive report detailing the emotional journey and satisfaction of car shoppers. The study surveyed more than one thousand new- and used-vehicle buyers and reveals significant improvements in the car buying experience over the past decade. The study surveyed … Continued The post Cox Automotive Unveils Key Insights into Successful Car Deals in New Study, Drivers of Car Shopping...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – August 18, 2025 – Cox Automotive today announced it has officially closed the acquisition of Bel Air Auto Auction near Baltimore, Maryland, and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Tallahassee, Florida. This bold move marks Manheim’s first auction addition in nearly 25 years—further cementing Manheim as the world’s largest wholesale marketplace as it celebrates its … Continued The post Cox Automotive Completes Acquisition of Bel Air and Tallahassee Auto Auctions and Welcomes 450+...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ANN ARBOR, MI, and ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 – Car and Driver, the world’s largest automotive media brand, and Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, today announced the launch of the Car and Driver Marketplace, a premium shopping experience that connects research and vehicle listings, powered by Autotrader, on CarandDriver.com. With this exclusive partnership, shoppers can … Continued The post Car and Driver Launches Marketplace, Powered by Autotrader, Connecting Visitors to Millions of New ...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Amy Mills, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Cox Automotive, will retire at the end of the year after nearly 25 years with the company. Mills joined Cox in 2001, holding more than a dozen leadership roles spanning brand marketing, product management, client service and strategy. Her career began as an assistant marketing … Continued The post Cox Automotive Strategy Chief Amy Mills to Retire After 25 Years appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA and TEANECK, NJ – August 11, 2025 – Cox Automotive continues to redefine the future of automotive retail with the latest evolution of its vAuto platform, the industry’s leading inventory management solution. The company today announced a new vAuto integration with UVeye that brings AI-powered inspection capabilities directly into the appraisal and inventory sourcing … Continued The post Cox Automotive Advances AI-Powered Dealership Innovation with New vAuto and UVeye Integrati...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – [July 30, 2025] – Northeast Great Dane, a Fleet Services by Cox Automotive company, announced the grand opening of its newest trailer sales and service facility in Sutton, Massachusetts. The state-of-the-art shop expands the company’s footprint in the Northeast and underscores its commitment to providing best-in-class support to fleets across New England. The … Continued The post Northeast Great Dane Celebrates Grand Opening of Sutton, Massachusetts, Parts and Service Shop, ...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – July 29, 2025 – Cox Automotive has signed an agreement with BSC America (BSC) indicating the intent to acquire its Bel Air Auto Auction near Baltimore, Maryland and Tallahassee Auto Auction in Tallahassee, Florida. The agreement is expected to close in the coming weeks, at which time the two auctions will become part … Continued The post Cox Automotive Signs Intent to Acquire Bel Air and Tallahassee Auto Auctions from BSC America appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes its U.S. auto sales forecast each month prior to the automakers reporting their sales results.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – July 9, 2025 – Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, reports new findings from Perficient fueled by Clarivoy data on the limitations of current sales tracking in dealerships in its latest white paper, “From Click to Car Sale: How Multi-Touch Attribution Improves Marketing Measurement for Auto Dealers”. According to Clarivoy data, in a sample … Continued The post Autotrader Finds Dealers Miss Key Sales and Wasted Ad Budgets with 92% of Vehicle Sales Untraceable appeared first...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a monthly measure of wholesale used-vehicle prices.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, June 25, 2025 – June new-vehicle sales, when announced next week, are expected to show a market slowing from the spring’s tariff-induced sales surge. The SAAR, or seasonally adjusted annual rate, is expected to fall to a pace of 15.3 million, down from May’s 15.6 million level and significantly behind March and April’s 17.5 … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: New-Vehicle Sales in June Slow from Accelerated Spring Pace; Second Quarter Sales to Finish Higher Year Ov...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA & COSTA MESA, CA, June 10, 2025 – As the market heats up, along with the competition, it has never been more important to make smart car buying choices based on trusted research. As part of its commitment to drive stronger results for our clients, Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader, Cox Automotive brands, today … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
Updated, June 4, 2025 – As expected, the cumulative challenges of the tariff uncertainty and vehicle affordability are beginning to show up in the new-vehicle sales numbers. In May, according to initial estimates, new-vehicle sales were close to 1.47 million units, generally flat versus April and higher by 2.5% from year-ago levels. The numbers came in slightly lower … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: May New-Vehicle Sales To Cool After Tariff-Fueled Surge, 16M SAAR Expected...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, May 21, 2025 – The latest Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals a complex landscape for U.S. auto dealers, with franchised dealers buoyed by recent sales momentum while concerns about tariffs and political uncertainty cloud the outlook for the months ahead. The Q2 2025 CADSI, based on a national survey of 977 franchised … Continued The post Cox Automotive Q2 2025 Dealer Sentiment Index Reveals Market Momentum Amid Tariff Concerns appeared first on Cox Automotive I...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, May 19, 2025 – Cox Automotive leaders Grace Huang, president of Inventory Solutions; Marianne Johnson, executive vice president and chief product officer; and Lori Wittman, president of Retail Solutions, have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. They and their co-honorees from across the automotive … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
Updated, May 2, 2025 – New-vehicle sales in April finished near 1.46 million according to initial estimates, above even Cox Automotive’s positive forecast below. Our Industry Insights team had been expecting solid sales in April, spurred on by concerns of higher prices on the horizon. As expected, though, sales in April were lower than in … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: Tariff Concerns Drive New-Vehicle Sales Growth in April, As Inventory Tightens appeared first on Cox Aut...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cherryville, NC – April 22, 2025 – FleetNet America, a leader in fleet maintenance and repair management, is proud to announce the launch of FleetNet EDGE: Data and Performance Insights. This transformative new product is designed to empower service providers with data-driven tools, industry-specific intelligence and performance benchmarking capabilities. FleetNet EDGE was developed in direct … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – April 10, 2025 – Trudell Trailer Sales, acquired by Cox Automotive in 2022, proudly announced its name change to Midwest Great Dane, leveraging the Great Dane brand deeper in the Midwest market. As one of the largest Great Dane dealer groups in the country, Midwest Great Dane and Northeast Great Dane create consistency across … Continued The post Trudell Trailer Sales Announces Name Change to Midwest Great Dane appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a monthly measure of wholesale used-vehicle prices.| Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes its U.S. auto sales forecast each month prior to the automakers reporting their sales results.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 – The Q1 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reports that the U.S. automobile dealers’ view of current market conditions increased from an index score of 42 in Q4 2024 to 44 in Q1 2025. The survey, conducted in late January and early February, indicates an upward shift in dealer … Continued The post Spring Optimism Boosts U.S. Automobile Dealer Sentiment, Despite Weak Profits, Growing Costs appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, is one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2025.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – Feb. 27, 2025 – FleetNet America by Cox Automotive will showcase its expanded offerings and industry leadership at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting, in Nashville, Tenn., March 10-12. Driven to connect every vehicle with every service, FleetNet heads to the industry’s largest event celebrating its tireless and dedicated team … Continued The post FleetNet America by Cox Automotive Doubles Down on its Commitment to Keep U.S. Fleets on the Road and R...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – Feb. 27, 2025 – Fleet Services by Cox Automotive will illustrate its industry leadership and journey ahead at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Meeting in Nashville, Tenn. from March 10-12. By acquiring the remainder of the business earlier this year from minority owners Mike Dickinson and Ted Coltrain, Cox Automotive has … Continued The post Fleet Services by Cox Automotive Reinforces Commitment to Clients and Long-Term Industry Growth appeared first on Cox Autom...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes its U.S. auto sales forecast each month prior to the automakers reporting their sales results.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2025 – While the new-vehicle market finished 2024 on a high note, the pace of new-vehicle sales in January is expected to slow month over month, due in part to harsh winter weather nationwide and normal seasonal patterns. Historically, January has been a low-volume month. According to the Cox Automotive forecast released … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: January U.S. Auto Sales Expected to Gain More Than 5% Year over Year Despite Harsh Winter Weather appeared...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive announces Diane Maher, president and chief strategy officer of DP Fox Ventures LLC and president and chief operating officer at Fox Motor Group, as the 2025 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year.| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA – January 23, 2025 – Cox Automotive’s industry-leading logistics brand, Central Dispatch, is debuting all-new Market Intelligence capabilities, including a new AI-powered pricing tool, API for pricing insights, enterprise data file and market report. Fueled by rich data from the industry’s largest transportation marketplace, these Market Intelligence offerings give dealers, transportation brokers and carriers … Continued The post Central Dispatch Introduces New Suite of Mark...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA—Jan. 22, 2025—VinSolutions, Cox Automotive Inc.’s AI-powered marketing, sales and service solution suite, today announced it has strengthened its partnership with FordDirect through a new integration with Smart VINCENT. This new integration benefits Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers currently enrolled in the CRM Data Edge program by simplifying and expediting the sales process, saving them … Continued The post FordDirect and Cox Automotive’s VinSolutions Strengthen Their Pa...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
The auto industry has been experiencing more disruption and innovation than any period over the past 100 years. Automakers are struggling to contend with the compounding impact of the transition to electric vehicles, tariffs, the rise of Chinese automakers, and a complicated web of government regulations across the globe. With President Trump entering the White … Continued The post Will Trump Make the Auto Industry Great Again? appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2025 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will showcase new retail and wholesale solutions designed to fuel the future of car buying and selling during NADA Show 2025, the National Automotive Dealers Association’s annual convention, opening later this week in New Orleans. Cox Automotive, the largest exhibitor … Continued The post Cox Automotive to Showcase New Retail and Inventory Solutions at NADA Show 2025, as the Auto ...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 20, 2025 – Battery health, like engine health in a gas-powered car, is critical to keeping your electric vehicle running. Whether you are a seasoned electric car owner or considering the switch to buy one, when you keep your EV battery in top condition, the car lasts longer and retains more of its original … Continued The post EV Battery Health Scores Now Available on Autotrader Listings appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA—January 17, 2025— vAuto, a Cox Automotive, Inc. brand, today announced two new innovative enhancements to its industry-leading solutions, ProfitTime GPS and Provision: Centralized Inventory Management to support dealer group oversight and a new appraisal experience, which help dealers win more trade-ins in a supply constrained used vehicle market. Designed to streamline operations, enhance transparency, … Continued The post vAuto Enhances its ProfitTime GPS and Provision Solutio...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA—Jan. 17, 2025—Cox Automotive Inc. today announced new capabilities to Xtime, the industry leading service platform for dealerships. Designed to deliver a modern service experience from appointment to payment, the new capabilities span communications, multimedia, reporting and connected workflows, while empowering dealerships to maximize service revenue and elevate the customer experience. “Xtime’s latest enhancements underscore … Continued The post Xtime Adds New Features to...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2025 — Cox Automotive Inc. today announced the release of its annual Dealertrack Compliance Guide for 2025, its 20th edition. As the automotive industry remains stable yet faces major market shifts in the coming year related to fair financing, vehicle electrification and omnichannel buying, dealers must prioritize compliance to protect consumers and … Continued The post Cox Automotive Releases Dealertrack 2025 Compliance Guide appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA—Jan. 8, 2025—Cox Automotive Inc.’s Executive Vice President and vAuto founder, Dale Pollak, has released “Invested: The New Science, Strategy & System of Used Vehicle Investment Management,” his latest book that challenges the fundamental beliefs and assumptions of used vehicle operations that have shaped the industry for more than a century. “Invested” is a new … Continued The post Cox Automotive Executive Vice President and vAuto Founder Dale Pollak Releases New Book...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2025 – Fleet Services by Cox Automotive today announced that it has acquired the remainder of its industry-leading Fleet Services business from minority owners Mike Dickinson and Ted Coltrain. Coltrain will retire from Fleet Services this month, while Dickinson will remain in a consultancy role to facilitate a smooth transition. With this … Continued The post Cox Automotive Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to the Fleet Industry appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 8, 2025 – After seeing used-vehicle values depreciate more than normal in the first half of the year, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) ended 2024 at 204.8, an increase of 0.4% compared to year-earlier levels. While a gain of 0.4% is below the long-term average growth of 2.3%, the December reading … Continued The post Manheim Index: Used-Vehicle Values Stabilized in 2024, As Industry Faces Inventory Challenges in Year Ahead appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2025 – The 2024 Car Buyer Journey (CBJ) Study by Cox Automotive has unveiled record highs in new-car buyer satisfaction, driven by advancements in digital tools helping seamlessly integrate online and in-dealership activities. This seamless integration – known as an omnichannel buying experience – saves time, reduces repetition and ultimately improves satisfaction with … Continued The post Cox Automotive’s Car Buyer Journey Study Reveals Record High Satisfaction Am...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 6, 2025 – Cox Automotive has released an optimistic outlook for the automotive market as 2025 gets underway. The U.S. auto market finished 2024 with momentum, and despite some uncertainties, the current trajectory is positive. New-vehicle sales in 2024 finished near 16.0 million, according to estimates from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, an … Continued The post Cox Automotive’s 2025 Outlook: Market Growth, Improving Affordability, and Higher Buyer Satisfaction Expect...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2024 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, today introduces powerful, new Artificial Intelligence capabilities to its leading CRM solution VinSolutions. Using Predictive Insights with Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities, this proprietary CRM technology incorporates first-party behavioral data from Cox-owned marketplaces Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Dealer.com. As a result, … Continued The post Cox Automotive’s Newest...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2024 – December new-vehicle sales, to be confirmed in early January, are expected to show steady growth over last year’s market. According to the Cox Automotive forecast released today, December’s seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), or sales pace, is expected to finish at 16.5 million. This SAAR is up from last year’s … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: Driven by a Strong Q4 and a Post-Election Boost, U.S. Auto Sales Beat Expectations in 2024, Expecte...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2024 – The Q4 2024 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) reveals renewed optimism among U.S. automobile dealers. The latest survey, conducted immediately following the national election in early November, indicates that while current market conditions are still viewed as weak, dealers are increasingly optimistic about the future. “The recent resolution of … Continued The post Optimism on the Rise Among Auto Dealers Following Decisive Election Results, Says Cox ...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Nov. 26, 2024 – New-vehicle sales for November are expected to maintain a steady seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 16.0 million, consistent with the sales pace observed in October, according to the Cox Automotive forecast released today. This represents an increase from last November’s SAAR of 15.5 million. However, the sales volume is … Continued The post Cox Automotive Forecast: November New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Steady as Market Appears Poised to End 2024 on a Str...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Nov. 21, 2024 – Cox Automotive announced today that Dale Pollak, executive vice president and the founder of vAuto, will leave the company at the end of 2025. Throughout next year, Pollak will focus on transitioning key customer relationships and his industry-leading thought leadership, as well as continue his National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) … Continued The post Cox Automotive Announces the Departure of Dale Pollak, Founder of vAuto, at the End of 2025 appeared fir...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2024 – Cox Automotive Deal API, a cutting-edge solution from Cox Automotive, is transforming the automotive industry by enabling omnichannel car-buying experiences across all online channels and in-store systems. Cox Automotive Deal API empowers OEMs, lenders and independent software partners to deliver deal consistency at every touchpoint, bridging data gaps between systems … Continued The post Cox Automotive Deal API Revolutionizes Car Buying with Omnichannel Deal Conn...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2024 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, announces new applications of the company’s unique first-party data assets combined with the industry’s only true omnichannel car buying experience. The result – car buyers can now search for vehicles, comparison shop inventory, determine what they can afford, and sign … Continued The post Cox Automotive’s Autotrader Creates One, Consistent Omnichannel Marketplace appeared f...| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Jonathan Smoke, chief economist at Cox Automotive, joins this Car Dealership Guy Podcast episode to discuss some of the biggest topics shaping the 2024 car market, including shocks and surprises, the painful new phase for the used car market, why new car discounts have plateaued, and the evolving segments of the U.S. car market. The post CDG Podcast: 2024 Car Market Forecast: Shocks and Twists You Need to Know | Jonathan Smoke appeared first on Cox Automotive Inc..| News Archive - Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive publishes its U.S. auto sales forecast each month prior to the automakers reporting their sales results.| Cox Automotive Inc.
Cox Automotive presented its annual Leader in Sustainability Award to Grubbs Family of Dealerships at NADA 2024,| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA, Jan. 23, 2024 – Cox Automotive, the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, will occupy the largest exhibition space at NADA Show 2024, which is being held February 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The National Automobile Dealers Association’s annual convention routinely attracts tens of thousands of dealers and guests and is a … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA and INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 11, 2024 – Cox Automotive proudly announces ‘Project Pink,’ an innovative initiative to celebrate diversity among its Fleet Services and Manheim technicians and support breast cancer awareness. Project Pink is a groundbreaking campaign that features high-visibility pink uniforms for female technicians at Cox Automotive. Icie Hinton, a female trailer shop … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
ATLANTA (Sept. 27, 2023) – BYD Motors and Cox Automotive announced today the two companies have entered into a service agreement that covers BYD customers and their growing fleets of class 6 and class 8 trucks within the United States with 24/7 roadside support and a nationwide network of EV-trained service technicians. “This agreement with … Continued| Cox Automotive Inc.
For the U.S. auto market, the word that will likely sum up 2024 is “normalcy,” according to Cox Automotive’s Forecast: 2024.| Cox Automotive Inc.
