The Auto Market Brief

Fuel Economy in Focus: From Resale Values to Regulations

How much is fuel economy shaping today's automotive market? More than ever. From wholesale values and consumer demand to product planning, fleet investments, and federal

Tariffs, AI and the Future of Auto Retail: A Conversation with Automotive News

How are unpredictable tariffs, the evolution of AI and evolving consumer expectations reshaping the future of automotive retail? In this special episode of The Auto Mark

Fed Policy Updates, Wholesale Trends and Regulatory Changes

In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin Keating is joined by Cox Automotive Chief Economist Jeremy Robb to examine the latest Federal Reserve updates, wholesa

Consumer Sentiment Makes Headlines, but It's Not the Whole Story

Consumer sentiment remains one of the most watched economic indicators, but it is only one piece of the consumer story. In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Er

Diesel Hits Record Highs, Credit Availability Improves, and the Industry Balances Innovation and Investment

Diesel prices have reached record highs, credit availability continues to improve, and automotive leaders are facing new questions about where to invest for the future.

FTC Pricing Rules Make Headlines, but the Real Story Is Transparency and Trust

Is the industry's move toward more transparent pricing a response to FTC pricing rules, or a shift that was already underway? In this bonus episode of The Auto Market Br

Consumer Spending Slows Again, Tariff Uncertainty Looms, and Manufacturers Rethink Production

What happens when consumer spending slows, trade policy remains uncertain, and automakers begin reassessing where vehicles are built? In this episode of The Auto Market

Shoppers Want It All, Including Affordability

How does the market adapt when shoppers expect one vehicle to deliver utility, efficiency, technology, comfort, and affordability all at once? In this bonus episode of T

Consumers Pull Back, Wage Growth Trails Inflation, and Automakers Adapt

What happens when consumer spending slows, purchasing power comes under pressure, and automakers adjust their strategies to match a changing market? In this episode of T

Freight Pressures, Rising Costs, and Why Uptime Matters More Than Ever

Why is uptime becoming one of the most important metrics in transportation, and what do freight markets reveal about the state of the economy? In this episode of The Aut

A New Automotive Market: Tariffs Persist, Chinese Competition Grows, and Profitability Shifts

How are tariffs, global competition, and shifting profit models changing the rules of automotive? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin Keating and Cox Automoti

Why AI Is Only as Good as Your Data

What opportunities become possible when dealers can connect their data, understand their customers more completely, and put AI to work in meaningful ways? In this bonus

Credit Availability Hits a New High, Inflation Eases, and Inventory Holds Steady

With improved access to credit, cooler inflation readings, and stable inventory, what is the outlook for the road ahead? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, host E

The Negative Equity Story: How We Got Here and Why It Matters

How did negative equity become one of the automotive industry's biggest affordability challenges, and what does it mean for consumers and dealers? In this episode of The

Consumer Spending Caveats, USMCA Non-Renewal, and the EV Lease Residual Gap

Consumers are still spending, unemployment remains low, and auto sales continue to outperform expectations. But a closer look at the data reveals a more complicated story

The EV Head Fake: How Regulatory Push and Wasted Capital Transform the Industry

How did the industry's push toward EVs reshape product development, and what are the long-term consequences? In this special episode of The Auto Market Brief, host Erin

Gas Prices Are Falling. But Are Car Buyers Really Getting Relief?

Gas prices are finally coming down, but how much does that actually improve the total cost of buying and owning a vehicle? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Erin

Rethinking Mobility and the Future of Transportation

How should we really think about mobility, and what does it mean for the future of transportation, ownership, and the automotive industry? In this episode of The Auto Ma

May Sales, Hybrid Momentum, and Strained Affordability

What do newly-released May sales numbers, rising hybrid demand, and shifting consumer behavior reveal about today’s auto market? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief

Reading the Signals: Sales Momentum, Rates, and What Comes Next

What are today’s economic signals really telling us about where the auto market is headed next? In this episode of The Auto Market Brief, Cox Automotive Executive Analys