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Newsby Lauren LawrenceMarch 23, 2026

Used-Vehicle Sales Jump in February

Softening prices, rising credit availability and higher tax refunds could be behind February’s sales pace rise and accompanying dip in inventory, according to Cox Automotive.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellMarch 11, 2026

At-Risk Auto Borrowers Drive Looser Credit Access

Cox Automotive’s index shows the subprime segment, long loan terms, negative-equity borrowers and down payment amounts all grew in February despite ever-higher vehicle prices.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellFebruary 25, 2026

Chinese Cars Anyone?

More Americans are open to made-in-China than one might think, especially the youngest, though general awareness here of its growing brands is limited.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellFebruary 11, 2026

Auto Credit More Plentiful

Growing access shows greater lender appetite for risk as consumers take on heavier debt burden in an inflated market.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2026

Cox Auto Says Dealertrack Offers Greater Finance Efficiency

Suite of new APIs, product enhancements and integrations is designed to help maximize contracting and funding efficiency for lenders and their dealer partners.

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Newsby Lauren LawrenceJanuary 14, 2026

Buyer Satisfaction Up Despite High Prices

Auto consumers reported greater satisfaction last year despite higher prices and rising tariffs, due to an omnichannel approach blending online and in-person shopping, Cox Automotive research found.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellJanuary 12, 2026

Auto Credit Access Loosens

December brought some of the best borrowing availability for consumers in years, though lenders tightened their reins on riskier segments of the market.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellJanuary 5, 2026

Late-Year Auto Sales Off

Purchases of new and used vehicles were down in December despite several positive market turns for consumers, whose optimism didn’t match their big-ticket spending.

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Newsby Lauren LawrenceDecember 11, 2025

AI Can Enhance Dealer Ops

Personalized messaging is increasing appointment conversions by 26%, Cox Automotive says.

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Newsby Hannah MitchellDecember 10, 2025

November Underlines Have-and-Have-Not Market

ATPs, asking prices stay elevated as affordable model sales languish and pricey ones flourish

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