Light Vehicle Sales Rise in November
November’s SAAR of 14.1 million units rose 7.9% compared to November 2021 but was down 6.5% compared to October 2022.
November’s SAAR of 14.1 million units rose 7.9% compared to November 2021 but was down 6.5% compared to October 2022.
Kelley Blue Book analysts report average transaction prices for U.S. new-vehicle sales increased by 3.1% on a year-over-year basis in June but declined slightly from May.
Kelley Blue Book analysts say a parade of new models helped drive the average price for a new vehicle sold in the U.S. to $37,185 in May, a 3.7% year-over-year increase.
December’s average transaction price for a new vehicle rose nearly 2% from a year ago to a record high of $36,113, the firm reported last week.
The average transaction price rose despite mixed results for major automakers, with Fiat Chrysler topping the list with a 6.1% year-over-year increase in the brand’s average price.
The nation’s 9,600 international nameplate franchises registered their fourth straight sales decline in June, but the association representing them said dealers are feeling confident about the second half of 2017.
Reflecting the shift toward more creditworthy borrowers was the rise in average credit scores for both new- and used-vehicle loans. But the retreat from the high-risk tiers also comes during a quarter in which the average new-vehicle finance amount and monthly payment reached record highs.
The estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States reached an all-time record high of $35,309 in December, according to Kelley Blue Book. This increase, the firm noted, amounted to a 1.5% increase over the same time last year.
The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the U.S. in October was $34,663, a 2.3% increase over the same time last year. Fiat Chrysler registered the biggest gain in average transaction price, followed by Nissan and Ford.
Fueled by domestic brands and the sale of trucks and SUVs, the average price for a new vehicle in June increased 2% from a year to $33,652, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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